Caretta Carettas, which return to their birthplace and spawn here again, come to the beach on the Mediterranean coast in our country during May and August and lay their eggs. Our Caretta Caretta friends, which are aimed to be supported with various projects in recent years; It is constantly being supported with works to ensure that our beaches with protected areas are not damaged by environmental factors.
Iztuzu beach in Muğla is one of our beaches that are famous for its wonderful beaches, friendly to Caretta type sea turtles in Turkey. There is also a sea turtle hospital here. Turtles injured or sick from boats are treated in this hospital and released back into the sea. If you happen to be on the Iztuzu beach, you can definitely come to the hospital on the beach to see the Turtles and witness how the process progresses.
Our Famous Beaches in Turkey with Caretta Sea Turtle Friendly Wonderful Beaches;
1.Iztuzu Beach
Iztuzu beach in Dalyan is undoubtedly one of the beaches loved by Carettas. During the spawning period of sea turtles between May and August, the beach is closed between 20:00 and 08:00. Except for the spawning period, Carettas go to the sea instead of going to the beach.
2.Calis Beach
Carettas love Calis Beach in Fethiye as much as we do. It is possible to see turtles coming to lay their eggs on the beach that stretches along the long coastline.
3. Cirali Beach
Çıralı beach in Antalya Kumluca is one of the beaches where sea turtles return to lay their eggs. Here, depending on the tourism season, the eggs of the Carettas can be damaged. We hope that Carettas will be taken under protection on this beautiful beach as soon as possible.
4.Side Beach
If you take a walk along the long sandy beach in the spring and early summer seasons on the Side beach in Manavgat, Antalya, you can see protected areas surrounded by wires on the beach. You can visit the carettas without approaching the protected areas, it can be a great experience for your children.
