Kaşık Adası (Spoon Island) is one of the small, privately owned islands in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands archipelago, located in the Sea of Marmara just east of Burgazada.
The island is named “Kaşık” (meaning spoon in Turkish) because of its distinctive shape, which resembles a spoon when viewed from above. Historically, it has also been referred to by different names, including Pita, though “Kaşık Adası” is the name most commonly used today.
Stretching only a few hundred meters from north to south, Kaşık Adası is one of the smaller islands in the group. Its rocky coastline and compact form give it a quiet, untouched appearance compared to the more developed Princes’ Islands.
The island is privately owned and is not open to public settlement or regular tourism activities. As a result, there are no permanent residential areas, public facilities, or ferry stops for visitors.
Despite its limited access, Kaşık Adası contributes to the scenic character of the Princes’ Islands, especially when viewed from nearby ferries traveling between Burgazada and Heybeliada. Its natural, undeveloped state makes it one of the more secluded and visually distinctive islands in the archipelago.
Today, Kaşık Adası remains a quiet, private island that can only be admired from the sea, adding to the sense of mystery and exclusivity that surrounds Istanbul’s smaller islands.