Turtle Sanctuary

Sea turtle rescue and research centre near Dalyan’s Iztuzu Beach.

The Turtle Sanctuary near Dalyan is tied to DEKAMER, the sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation work associated with Iztuzu Beach. The beach is famous for loggerhead turtles, and the centre gives that reputation a practical conservation focus.

Visit with modest expectations and respect for the animals: this is not a theme park. The value is in understanding nesting beaches, injuries, rehabilitation, and the pressure tourism places on a fragile coast. It pairs naturally with a careful trip to Iztuzu.

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