Yumurtalik Lagoon National Park

The Yumurtalik Lagoon encompasses 19,853 hectares of freshwater and coastal habitats, including sand dunes, salt marshes, and stream banks along the Mediterranean Sea.

The site received its first protection status in 1993 as a Natural SIT Area, followed by Nature Conservation Site designation in 1994 and Ramsar listing in 2005.

The lagoon area connects local communities through traditional fishing practices and environmental education programs that highlight the importance of wetland conservation.

Visitors can participate in bird watching activities throughout the year, with specific viewing areas established for observing migratory species along the Palaearctic-Africa route.

The lagoon stands as the only Mediterranean wintering location for green sea turtles and provides essential habitat for loggerhead turtles within protected waters.

Location: Adana

Website: http://yumurtaliklagunu.tabiat.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 36.65581,35.65163

Latest update: November 11, 2025 21:20