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Attractions · Hatay, Hatay

Samandag Caretta Caretta Beach (Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Site)

  • CategoryNature / Wildlife
  • Duration2–3 hours evening walk
  • AdmissionFree; turtle monitoring areas roped off June–August
  • Rating★ 4.4
  • PriceFree
  • TransportDolmuş from Antakya to Samandağ (₺20/$0.59), then local minibus to beach
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Samandag Caretta Caretta Beach (Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Site)

Good to know

Hours
Always open; nesting monitored May–September
Best time
Night walks (supervised) in July–August to observe hatching

Location

Samandağ Sahili, Samandağ, Hatay 31750

36.0783, 35.9650 View on map