Amasra, which has a promontory protruding towards the sea, two coves that serve as sheltered harbors on both sides of the promontory, and independent islands connected to the mainland, Amastris in antiquity, with its 3000-year-old history, both char and local arts based on fishing as well as It is a settlement with surrounding forested areas. Amasra is still a tourism region with original fish restaurants, hotels and hostels.

Amasra hosts a lot of local tourists especially during the summer months due to its proximity to Ankara. , Mast Rock, Amasra Castle and Amasra Lighthouse are the most visited places. It is the hometown of the artist Barış Akarsu. Akarsu dedicated his last tape, which he released in January 2007, to the people of Amasra. There is a statue of Barış Stream in Amasra.The statue of Mehmed the Conqueror, who conquered Amasra, is in front of the Amasra Museum.