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Kefken Adası
Kefken Island is the only inhabited island in the Black Sea. The island, which is a 1st degree protected site, preserves its historical features. On the island, where there are walls and ancient water wells, there are architectural remains from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. On the 52-decare island belonging to the Ministry of Finance, there is only the maritime control center of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Ship Salvage Enterprises.
Kefken Adası and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kefken Adası sits within Kandıra, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Kandıra.
The nearest stop is Mavi Bayrakli Cebeci Sahili, 3 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kefken Adası?
- Kefken Island is the only inhabited island in the Black Sea. The island, which is a 1st degree protected site, preserves its historical features. On the island, where there are walls and ancient water wells, there are architectural remains from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. On the 52-decare island belonging to the Ministry of Finance, there is only the maritime control center of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Ship Salvage Enterprises.
- Where is Kefken Adası?
- Kefken Adası is in Kandıra, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit Kefken Adası?
- The suggested visit time for Kefken Adası is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kefken Adası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kefken Adası; the closest are Mavi Bayrakli Cebeci Sahili, Pembe Kayalar, Kerpe.