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Samandağ Beach and Sea Turtle Nesting Area

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Samandağ Beach and Sea Turtle Nesting Area

Samandağ, Hatay

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A long beach that is one of the most important green sea turtle nesting beaches in the Mediterranean.

Safety warning

During the nesting season, do not go onto the beach at night with lights, do not touch nest markers, and do not drive onto the beach. Take care when entering the sea on days with currents.

Its story

The beach stretching from north of the Asi (Orontes) River delta to Çevlik continues for about 14 kilometers with its Meydan and Tekebaşı sections. From mid-May, green sea turtles come ashore to nest; the hatchlings reach the sea 45–60 days later. During the nesting season, volunteers and officials check the nests every day. Conservation work continued after the earthquake as well; beach clean-ups are organized by local groups.

Key facts

Length
About 14 km of beach
Season
Nesting May–September
Species
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Caretta caretta

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography

Location

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36.07000, 35.93800

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.dha.com.tr/foto-galeri/hatayda-nesli-tukenme-tehlikesindeki-kaplumbagalar-denizle-bulustu-2704323 | https://halktv.com.tr/turkiye/yumurtadan-cikan-denizle-bulusuyor-14-kilometrelik-kumsalda-nobet-basladi-1051144h