Turkish beaches: Nocturnal lock to protect the sea turtles!

Turkish beaches: Nocturnal lock to protect the sea turtles!

But recently there is a new regulation that regulates access to certain beaches. From now on, the beaches of İztuzu, Patara and Çıralı are not allowed to be entered between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. This measure serves to protect the endangered marine turtles Caretta Caretta and Chelonia Mydas, which take their eggs during this time. The breeding season extends from May to September, and the turtles bury their eggs at night, which is why people should stay away so as not to stand in the way of animals.

rules and consequences

The new provisions are clear and strict. Visitors have to leave the beaches by 8 p.m. at the latest, and during the nightly locking lock, camping, grilling and driving on vehicles is also prohibited. In the event of violations, fines of up to 557,212 Turkish lira, which corresponds to around 16,000 euros.

These beaches are of great importance for sea turtles, and the Antalya region is particularly important for its reproduction. There are a total of 21 registered nest beaches in Turkey, nine of which are in the province of Antalya. A well -known nesting site is Belek's 30 -kilometer beach, where the first nests were discovered in early May and marked by conservationists of the Ekad organization.

protective measures and appeal to vacationers

The organization EKAD actively gets involved in protecting the sea turtles and secures the clutch to minimize the influence of tourism. They appeal to locals and tourists to respect the new blocking times and actively contribute to the protection of marine turtles.

The nightly access to the beaches is not only a step to protect nature, but also a sign of responsible use of the environment in one of the most popular holiday destinations in Türkiye.