Kınalıada Halk Plajı

Kınalıada Halk Plajı is the public beach on Kınalıada, the closest of the Princes' Islands to Istanbul, where you can anchor off and swim in clean, clear water right next to the island's main ferry pier. It's a laid-back, unpretentious spot with sunbeds and umbrellas available for a modest fee, and the island itself is wonderfully car-free — worth exploring on foot or by bike once you're ashore.