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Adventure · Hatay, Hatay

Night Sea Turtle Walk (Caretta Caretta Observation)

  • Distance2–3 km along beach
  • Best seasonAugust (hatching most active)
  • PriceFree (organised by municipality)
  • OperatorSamandağ Municipality conservation volunteers (July–August; contact Samandağ Kaymakamlığı: +90 326 512 10 00 for programme dates)
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Night Sea Turtle Walk (Caretta Caretta Observation)

Activity facts

Where
Samandağ Beach, Hatay
Duration
2–3 hours (evening walk from 21:00)

Equipment

  • Torch with red filter (to not disturb turtles)
  • Quiet footwear
  • Light jacket (sea breeze at night)

Location

Samandağ Sahili, Samandağ, Hatay 31750

36.0783, 35.9650 View on map