Amasra is a small coastal town in Turkey's Black Sea Region, in Bartin Province on the Black Sea coast of northern Turkey. It spreads across coastal terrain around a historic peninsula and the neighboring Boztepe area, a setting that gives the town a compact, visually distinctive shape defined by the sea.

Known in antiquity as Amastris, Amasra was an important Black Sea settlement. Its best-known historic monument is Amasra Castle, where fortification elements from Roman, Byzantine, Genoese, and later periods still survive. Those layered traces remain visible both in the castle structures and in the town's long historical identity.

Amasra brings together a fortified historic core, harbor views, and swimmable town beaches, all within a short walk. That makes it well suited to short holidays or to a vacation centered on culture, walking, beach time, and coastal scenery. Its small scale also works well for a day trip, while staying overnight gives more time for the main experiences.

The main visitor areas are the historic peninsula, the adjacent Boztepe area, and the old center around the harborfront. Historic streets and the castle area are concentrated on the peninsula and in the old center, while Boztepe forms another part of this compact settlement, connected by the Kemere Bridge. Amasra is commonly reached by road from Bartin, the main inland transport hub, and the nearest commonly used airport is Zonguldak Caycuma Airport, with onward travel by road.

Amasra has a Black Sea climate, with humidity and regular rainfall. Summer is the busiest tourist season, while late spring, summer, and early autumn are the best periods to visit. Even outside winter, conditions can change quickly, and rainy winter periods are less suitable for beach time and coastal views.