Previously named as Pathenios, it dates back to 1200 BC and was dominated by Gargas tribe, Hittites, Phrygians, Cimmerians, Lydians, Greeks, Persians and Macedonians. Then, it was invaded by the Roman Empire and Byzantines until the Turkish invasion in the 11th Century AD. It was affiliated to Kastamonu during the Ottoman Empire. Bartın is now a member of Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions (EAHTR). Bartın is also popular with its ancient ruins and wooden houses with old Turkish architectural characteristics and with its river going through the city on which the only ship sailing in Turkey is made. The city holds a Strawberry Festival, which is famous for on a national basis, in spring season. The climatic characteristic of Bartın is that it is hot and humid in the summer while it is chilly and rainy most of the days in the winter months.

Bringing together the steep slopes and the Black Sea in the north of Bartın, Amasra, also known as Amastris in the ancient history, is set up on a peninsula and two islets which has got a port for small ships. It has a sandy beach which is 1.5 km long. It is so authentic that no one knows how it was created by God!

It is 17 km away from Bartın and one can reach there with his/her own car or by bus within minutes. Especially the tourists appreciate its beauty and beaches near the town. It also consists of a medium-sized archeological and ethnographic museum in which remains from underwater and land are displayed. The castle in Amasra was built during the Roman period. It is seen that it was under the control of different civilizations such as the Genoese, Byzantines, Romans, Seljuks and Ottoman Empire throughout the history.

In the Cekiciler Street of Amasra can be found hand-made wooden materials from various kinds of spoon to souvenir ships for your friends or family. If you are curious about Turkish history and natural attractions, explore more here!

Amasra awaits you! 

More information and photos about Amasra you can check that web page, www.amasra.com.tr

İnkumu

Inkumu, 15 km away from the city centre, is a tourist attraction and holiday resort which has unique beauties like its sandy beach (3km long) and meeting the green and blue parts of the Black Sea. Behind the beach is a set of houses, cafes, fish restaurants, hotels, motels and pubs, which accommodates thousands of visitors during hot days. Not only the local tourists from the neighboring cities but also people from different parts of the country and even abroad visit it for its beach and sea.

Çakraz

Being 20 minutes away from Amasra, Çakraz is attracting people, especially foreign tourists thanks to its serenity and undiscovered beauty. It also has crystal-clear sea water in which the fish is visible to the naked eyes. It is also observed that the sun sets in the water when you look at the horizon.

Küre Dağları

The Küre Mountains National Park is located within the boundaries of Kastamonu and Bartın provinces and covers an area of 37.753 ha. It consists of the geographic features as Valla Canyon and Ilgarini Cave; natural beauties like Ilıca Waterfall or rich cultural and folkloric resources with an extensive flora and fauna. It is also the first member of PAN Parks (Protective Areas Network) in Turkey, which is an organization that aims to protect wild natural areas across Europe. Although the tourists are not able to find any accommodation within the boundaries of the Küre Mountains National Park, it is not far from the city center of Bartın and the small towns around it. One can reach the National Park from Bartın through Arıt (32 km away), Ulus (37), Amasra (17), and Kurucaşile (55). A variety of wild animals with a range of tens of mammals and invertebrates from Lutras to leptotes pirithous can be encountered during your visits. You will have a fantastic experience during your visit the Küre Mountains National Park.