Amasra
Amasra is a district of Bartın.
Amasra
Amasra is a district of Bartın.
Amasra (from Greek Amastris Ἄμαστρις, gen. Ἀμάστριδος) is a small Black Sea port town in the Bartın Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Amasra District. Its population is 6,098 (2021). The town today is much appreciated for its beaches and natural setting, which has made tourism the most important activity for its inhabitants. Amasra has two islands: the bigger one is called Büyük ada ('Great Island'), the smaller one Tavşan adası ('Rabbit Island'). It was annexed by the Ottoman Empire after the Siege of Amasra.
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Amasra
Amasra is a small Black Sea harbour town with a Byzantine castle, two bays and a fish market that turns into dinner. It is compact and walkable: castle walls in the morning, a swim at Çakraz or a boat trip in the afternoon, then fish and salad by the water.
Best time to visit: May to September; weekends are busy.
Bartın
Bartın is a small Black Sea province of forests, rivers and the historic port of Amasra. Amasra's castle, beaches and fish restaurants make it a popular weekend stop, while the interior is green and quiet.
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