Russia claimed Ukraine had launched a failed bid to recapture the island but the UK says the battle is not over This tiny, rocky outcrop in the north-west of the Black Sea was seized by Russia on ...
With charming houses stacked up around two natural harbors, the pretty Black Sea port town of Amasra is ... a narrow strip of mainland to an offshore island, connected by the Boztepe Arch bridge.
Snake or Zmiinyi Island is a fraction of a square kilometre in size and there are no more snakes to speak of. But there can be no doubt of its importance for control of the western Black Sea.
One of the best, most unforgettable ways to experience the Black Sea's stunning views is by taking a road trip along this stretch of Turkey's coastline.