CARETTA CARETTA

Caretta Carettas have become the symbol of Çıralı, one of the most beautiful beaches of Antalya. Endangered Caretta Carettas lay eggs on world-famous beaches in Antalya where local and foreign tourists come and they can live on 9 important beaches here.

WHERE DO THEY LIVE

• Belek
• Çıralı
• Alanya-Demirtaş
• Gazipaşa
• Demre
• Manavgat-Kızılot
• Kumluca
• Kaş-Patara
• Kemer-Tekirova is listed as.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CARETTA CARETTAS

Caretta Carettas, which live in the sea and come ashore only during the spawning period, have many features. The incubation period of these turtles whose legs are in the form of oars, is 2 months. Caretta Carettas, which hatch at night after the incubation period, then proceed towards the sea. Baby Caretta Carettas can swim in water for up to 20 hours without stopping. It is this feature that makes them unique creatures.

The first spawning area of Caretta Carettas in Turkey is the Belek coast. Caretta Carettas, which are thought to have existed for 100 million years, are under protection. As every year, the baby Caretta Carettas which set out from the beaches especially from Çıralı, during the spawning period, then reach the sea. The nest of turtles that lay eggs on the beach is protected with great effort by the local people and authorities during this period and helping baby turtles reach the sea. While you are having a wonderful holiday in Antalya, it is sufficient to choose the beaches we have listed to witness the unforgettable journey of the Caretta Carettas.