Check out the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Iztuzu Beach
At the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Iztuzu Beach, in Dalyan, you can learn all about endangered turtles and how they’re being cared for. Caretta caretta turtles come to this beach to lay their eggs and, when they hatch, the baby turtles set off on a challenging journey – at threat from hungry predators – from their sandy nest to the sea. The centre’s volunteers keep watch to ensure they make it to the water. They also rescue turtles injured by the likes of fishing nets and boat propellers, and nurse them back to health, hugely increasing their chances of reaching their full 150-year lifespan.