Coast and water / Island
Kefken Island
Kandıra, Kocaeli
The only island on Kocaeli's Black Sea coast, off Kandıra, with a lighthouse and historic wall remains.
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Its story
Kefken Island is a small island close to Kandıra's Black Sea coast and one of the best-known symbols of the Kocaeli coast. On the island are wall remains thought to belong to an old castle or shelter and a lighthouse guiding sailors. In antiquity it was an important landmark for ships sailing the Black Sea. The island is connected to the shore by a breakwater, and its surroundings are frequently used by anglers. The island can be viewed from Kefken harbor and the surrounding hills.
Key facts
- Note
- The lighthouse can be seen from outside
- Location
- Kefken, Kandıra
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.21457, 30.25940
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefken_Adas%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefken_Island | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6047559