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It is one of the rare beaches that the loggerhead
turtle (Caretta caretta) find safe enough to lay their eggs. Iztuzu is a
natural wonder with the award second beach that maintains its
naturality. It is said there is no beach like Iztuzu with one side
being fresh water and the other Mediterranean. The sand of the beach
starting from the mountains, vertical to the sea and close up the edge
of the delta, is golden and very thin. The water is crystal clear. The
shore is shallow and it leaves a velvet feeling under you feet as you
walk.
The people of Caunos used Iztuzu as a harbor in old times. It is learned
from an epitaph that this beach used to be a customs point and the
people of Kaunos used to sell salt, slaves and salted fish there.
Another surprise waiting for you at the shore is the romantic dance of
the sea and the beach. The images that the sea forms are a perfect proof
the natures unlimited creativity. The beach is 5400 m long. There is no
construction allowed except for the changing cabins. Also, in order to
avoid any possible damage to the caretta caretta eggs, pets, such as
cats and dogs, are not allowed on the beach. At the certain points, it
is prohibited to place an umbrella.
There are two ways to go to the beach of Iztuzu. First one is by boat;
you can come to the beach by the boats from the port of
Dalyan in about
35-40 minutes with a wonderful journey among the thick rush. The second
way is to take the mini-buses that leave near the post-office. This
journey is also very nice, moving along the Sülüngür Lake and the pine
trees. But still, we suggest you take the boats, as the views are more
beautiful when you come to Iztuzu and the journey is more fun.
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