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Amasra
Spend a day in Amasra for the citadel, lighthouse and beach; add a night if you want a relaxed seaside stay.
Amasra is a compact Black Sea harbour town with a historic citadel, a lighthouse, sandy beaches and fresh seafood. It is reachable by bus or dolmuş from Bartın and can be explored on foot in a few hours, making a day trip feasible; an overnight stay lets you enjoy quieter evenings and sunrise at the lighthouse.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Oct–May (many businesses close)
- Airport
- ONQ
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Amasra155 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amasra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyAmasra is safe for tourists; standard precautions apply and keep an eye on traffic in narrow streets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers155 police · 110 fire · 112 ambulance / general (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportONQ Zonguldak Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) north, bus connections to Bartın and Amasra).ONQ Zonguldak Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) north, bus connections to Bartın and Amasra).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; dolmuşes run every 30 min in summer (20‑30 min from Bartın) and every 2 h in winter.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café6–10 TL
- Budget bedPension or B&B double, a night, per room₺800 (≈ US$20)
- Mid-range bedPension or B&B double, a night, per room₺1,200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedPension or B&B double, a night, per room₺1,800 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺250 (≈ US$7) · Mid ₺400 (≈ US$10) · High ₺600 (≈ US$15)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ONQ Zonguldak Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) north, bus connections to Bartın and Amasra)ONQ Zonguldak Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) north, bus connections to Bartın and Amasra)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amasra: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; dolmuşes run every 30 min in summer (20‑30 min from Bartın) and every 2 h in winter. Parking on the breakwater costs about €4.5 per day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bartın
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Dolmuş from Amasra bus station, 20‑30 min
Explore the provincial capital and its museum.
Safranbolu
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Bartın to Safranbolu, about 1 h 15 min
Well‑preserved Ottoman town, good for a half‑day.
Sinop
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus via Bartın, about 2 h 30 min
Longer travel; consider an overnight if you want to explore.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Balkaya Pansiyon
Harbour side, simple rooms, approx. 800 TL per night
North Door Hotel
Central, B&B double 1500 TL
Gunter Seher Hotel
East of town, B&B double 1000 TL
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺250–₺350 (≈ US$7–9) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺350–₺500 (≈ US$9–13) excl. bed
- High
- ₺500 (≈ US$13)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension or B&B double1 × 1 night × ₺1,200 | ₺1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₺400 | ₺400 |
| Dolmuş Bartın → Amasra (round‑trip)1 × ₺30 · check | ₺30 |
| Parking on breakwater (1 day)1 × ₺45 · approx. €4.5, check | ₺45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺168 |
| Trip total≈ ₺1,843 per person per day, bed included | ₺1,843≈ US$45 |
Based on listed prices (800‑1500 TL).
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and long‑distance bus fares excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 6–10 TL |
| Fresh fish plate | 30–50 TL |
| Amasra pide | 15–25 TL |
| Dolmuş ticket Bartın‑Amasracheck | 20–30 TL |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Narrow streets inside the citadel are traffic‑restricted; larger vehicles cannot enter.
- Parking is scarce in high season; secure a spot early.
- Many shops and restaurants close from October to May.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 155
- Fire
- 110
- Ambulance / General
- 112
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Bartın → Amasra (round‑trip): ≈20–30 TL per person, 20‑30 min (check)
- Parking on breakwater: ≈€4.5 per day (check)
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Tuvalet nerede? — Where is the bathroom? (tuvalet nerede)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amasra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Oct–May (many businesses close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Amasra to enjoy sunrise at the lighthouse.
- Combine with a day in Bartın for museum and coal‑field scenery.
- Extend to Safranbolu for Ottoman architecture.
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