alagadi turtle beach

Check the time of year - I think it was August when we were there. Seeing turtles hatch on the beach and make a mad dash for the sea was truly amazing. Google for the name of the conservation group that escorts you to the beach to see them hatch as the nests are protected and you can only guarantee seeing them if you go with the group.

There are two main beaches; the visitor centre parking is ideally situated between the two so you can check out which looks better. When we visited, the further beach (from Kyrenia) was much nicer and was stunning!

follow the signes to the beach and you will end up in a rather unkept car park, the beach rather disapponting but if you go on to the next beach to your right there you will find a super bay with a long curving bay its not hard to find

There are better beaches up on the Karpaz Pennisula...which has nicer scenery..............Over rated I think x

This place is as you would expect from a eating house next to the beach .warm welcome good basic food and very good staff I will go quite often.

Parking available, good beach-side restaurant with clean WC facilities. Spoilt area by litter but so is so much of North Cyprus, unfortunately.

great coast amazing seeding the turtles get a msp to go here tho, superb place, turtles lay there eggs here also

We had been told that we could get the best salad on the island here, and that the beach was great. Unfortunately the weather was incredibly wet that day so we arrived in the rain and spent the whole time in the cafe, trying the salad, which was fine but not special. I was disappointed that there wasn't more info about the turtles but never mind.Sunshine would have made all the difference. Also we were not there at the right time for the turtles, not their fault!!

We wanted to find a beach that was like what you would want a beach to be, great sandy beach, good looking sea etc, well the sea was great but I'm afraid the beach might be good with the turtles but not for us, it wasnt the cleanest ie litter and the beach itself isnt that appealing either, sorry but not that great for us.

After reading the reviews here, I was gutted to arrive at what could be an absolute paradise. Can't imagine how the poor turtles find their way to the shore with the horrific obstacle course created by broken glass, plastic bottles, cans and all sorts of rubbish from previous visitors. Definitely not something I would recommend.

Perhaps we were especially lucky, but the day we were there ,only two other couple could be seen anywhere.After a liesurely stroll along the shore, we settled in for an hour or so at the western end, where rocky outcrops make an interesting headland.Shallow, warm water, lots of fish and shrimps to nibble your toes and tiny shells abound.For me, just what a beach should be. Thank goodness the presence of the turtles is keeping it this way. Thank you utrtles.

Lovers of sea life will find this of immense interest and very enlightening especially if you haven't seen any programs on television about these lovely creatures.

Wonderful stretch of unspoilt beach, left natural and protected by the Turtle Project. It's not uncommon to see markers where the nests are and you can, by appointment, go to see the hatchlings make their way to the sea, at the right time of the year.

Choose less crowded days (weekdays or working hours) and you will have the whole beach for yourself. It's a sandy beach where carrettas are nesting... so if you visit around late August early September you can observe the baby turtles coming out of their eggs and running to the water.It has very nice cafe for snacks and grills, also hot and cold drinks and shower and toilets. No sunbeds or umbrellas.

We searched out this beach to see if we could drop on seeing some sea turtles. We were not disappointed. Although the beach is busy with what seemed to be locals enjoying the sea and waves, it didn't look too clean with rubbish left over parts. First we dropped on the students from Exeter University excavating a turtles nest to free any hatchlings still in it. Eventually about 12 were found and took back to their lodge for examination and later releasing. The students were very helpful and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure learning all about the sea turtles. If you would like to release the hatchlings you have to usually book before noon. In the evening at about 8pm we along with about 20 others went down to the beach after receiving instructions to release a hatchling or two each. It is an amazing experience and would recommend it to anyone interested in nature and the environment. The centre is run on voluntary donations so please make a generous donation to this very worthy cause.