
Imagine a lush, emerald island brimming with mystery, surrounded by blue waters. And this island is none other than the only inhabited island along Türkiye’s Black Sea coast. Located in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli, Kefken Adası awaits discovery like a hidden treasure, renowned for its natural beauty and thousands of years of history. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of this island? The Green Nest in the Heart of the Black Sea Kefken Adası is just an 8 to 10-minute boat ride from the main
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Dilan Erhan

Kefken Island is the only island in the Black Sea with human settlement, located off the coast of Kefken town in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli, Türkiye. The island, which covers an area of approximately 110,000 square meters (52 acres), is protected as a first-degree natural and historical conservation site due to its natural and historical significance. Geography and Natural Features Kefken Island is situated about 0.8 km from Kandıra, right in front of the steep cliffs along the Black Sea co
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Murat Şen