What makes this place unique
Terrain, waters and landscape
Waters
Connecting the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, this sea holds a unique place in the geopolitics and maritime transport of Türkiye. It is the heart of the country with its surrounding dense industry and historical cities. You can discover the islands and coastline of the sea basin via the Map on the page.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Sea
- Tip
- Respect local safety rules around water and seasonal access.
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