Sailing to Black Sea

A map of the best ports and anchorages

The Turkish coast of the Black Sea

Stretching along Turkey’s northern border, this region offers a world that feels wonderfully different from the rest of the country—its cool climate and emerald landscapes create a charm all their own. The backcountry is a patchwork of dense forests, terraced tea plantations, and alpine meadows. You might sometimes hear the lively tunes of the kemençe, a small three-stringed fiddle, resonating through the hills.

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