Sedef Island, (Turkish: Sedef Adası, literally “Mother-of-Pearl Island”; Greek: Τερέβυνθος Terebinthos, and in ancient times also Androvitha or Andircuithos) is one of the smallest islands of the archipelago, and has 108 private homes. The section that’s open to the general public largely consists of a beach hamlet. The island is mostly private property and the current pine forests were largely planted by its owner Şehsuvar Menemencioğlu, who purchased the island in 1956 and also played an important role in the imposition of a strict building code to make sure that the island’s nature and environment will be protected. It is not allowed to build houses with more than 2 floors.
The island’s Greek name, Terebinthos, means ‘turpentine’, which suggests a significant presence of the Turpentine tree or Terebinth in earlier times. In 857 AD Patriarch Ignatios of Constantinople was sent in exile to the island, where he was imprisoned for 10 years before being re-elected as Patriarch in 867 AD.
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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