Burgazada (Greek: Αντιγόνη, Antigoni) is the third largest of the Islands, a single hill 2 km across. Demetrius I of Macedon, one of the Diadochi (Successors) of Alexander the Great, built a fort here and named it after his father Antigonus I Monophthalmus. The island took this name, but today is generally known by the Turks simply as “Burgaz” (Turkish for “fort”). In 2003 Burgaz suffered a forest fire, losing 4 square kilometres of woodland.
Burgaz is a common setting and even a major theme for writer Sait Faik Abasıyanık, where he also resided. Today, his residence is kept as a museum. At his favourite restaurant in Kalpazankaya (the counterfeiter’s rock) one will also find his bronze statue enjoying the view with a glass of rakı freshly filled everyday by the restaurant owners.
How to get to the Princes’ Islands:
To get the Princes’ Islands, there are several options. The public IDO ferry conventional service (90 minutes from Kabatas to Büyükada; frequent services) is large and often crowded, but if you can find a space it’s possible to sit outside. The ferry begins at the Adalar Iskelesi dock at Kabatas pier, and stops in Kadiköy on the Asian side before going on to Kinaliada, Burgazada, Heybeliada and finally Buyukada.
There is also an IDO fast service (40 minutes to Buyukada) from Kabatas which stops in at Kinaliada, Burgazada and Buyukuda. In winter, departures to and from the Islands go once daily. Departures are more frequent in summer. Check the website ido.com.tr for up to date timetables.
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