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Kerpe Bay and Rocks

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Kerpe Bay and Rocks

Kandıra, Kocaeli

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A Black Sea bay with rocky headlands and small beaches, site of the ancient harbor of Kalpe described by Xenophon.

Safety warning

Currents and waves in the Black Sea can be dangerous; do not swim on red-flag days, and be careful on the rocks.

Its story

Kerpe is a natural bay on Kandıra's Black Sea coast sheltered by a rocky headland. The harbor, known in antiquity as Kalpe, is described in Xenophon's 'Anabasis' around 400 BC as the place where the Ten Thousand stopped on their journey home. Today the rocks, natural pools and small beaches around the bay draw visitors in summer. The rocks on the headland are a favorite spot for sunset photos. It is on the same coastal route as the Kefken and Cebeci shores.

Key facts

Best season
June–September
Ancient name
Kalpe

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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41.15951, 30.19184

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerpe%2C_Kand%C4%B1ra | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calpe_%28Bithynia%29 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerpe,_Kand%C4%B1ra | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5023905