Amasra (from
Greek Amastris Ἄμαστρις,
gen. Ἀμάστριδος) is a small
Black Sea port town in the
Bartın Province,
Turkey and the site of Ancient city and multiple former (arch)bishopric
Amastris, now a Latin Catholic
titular see. The town is today much appreciated for its beaches and natural setting, which has made tourism the most important activity for its inhabitants. In 2010 the population was 6,500. Amasra has two islands: the bigger one is called Büyük ada ('Great Island'), the smaller one Tavşan adası ('Rabbit Island').