İztuzu Beach

İztuzu Plajı

A sand spit with a freshwater river on one side and the sea on the other, serving as a protected nesting site for Mediterranean loggerhead turtles, with a sea turtle rescue center.

İztuzu Beach is a sand spit about 4.5 km long, separating the Dalyan River delta from the Mediterranean. It is an important nesting ground for loggerhead turtles and is closed at night in summer (roughly 20:00–08:00). At one end of the beach is a sea turtle rescue and research center, where visitors can learn about conservation work. Reach it by river boat or minibus from Dalyan. Admission is free, though sunbeds charge a fee. Please do not step on the marked nesting areas.

Opening hours

Approx. 8:00–20:00 (closed at night in summer)

Beach · Sea turtles · Nature reserve

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