[1] Its neighbours are Kaynarca to the east, Adapazarı to the southeast, İzmit to the south and Şile to the west.

Of the rest of the land, 4% is settled (buildings or roads and the remainder) Kandıra is first mentioned as Kéndri or Kándora.

It boasts a calm sea and sandy beaches, and is close to urban centers such as Istanbul, İzmit, and Adapazarı.

2 hours more or less, or 150 km away from Istanbul on the Black Sea coast, is this fairly secluded, quiet, and relatively unspoilt part of the region.

Genoese era fortress walls and water wells are worth to mention as the historical heritage of the island.