Alagadi Turtle Beach
Alagadi Turtle Beach
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Jacqueline F
Lowdham, UK46 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The beach and sea were fairly inviting and the cafe adequate but the ambience was not improved by what we assumed to be a power station with a tall chimney belching smoke. Call in if you are in the area and want to swim but don’t bother to make it a destination. There really do seem to be turtle eggs on the quieter adjacent beach as triangular markers have been erected to protect the sites.
Written July 21, 2023
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Maps55306118461
London, UK2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Lovely beach the best we have visited this week. Nice cafe with reasonable prices you can also hire a sun parasol but no sunbeds. Sadly still a bit of litter but not as bad as other beaches in the area.
Written July 4, 2024
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castle1_10
Leeds, UK1,959 contributions
Aug 2022
A good 30 minutes drive from Kyreina signposted off the coastal road round some double reverse bends.
drive around 2 minutes entrance to the car park, there's a small beach bar outlet here im unsure if it sells food etc.
Also may have sunbeds ? for rent but again im unsure.
sandy beach its had turtle nest protectors on our visit
Ive reviewed this average we wasn't impressed here so after a hour we moved on, although the travel rep sort of biged the place up ... best sandy beach in the area ??
drive around 2 minutes entrance to the car park, there's a small beach bar outlet here im unsure if it sells food etc.
Also may have sunbeds ? for rent but again im unsure.
sandy beach its had turtle nest protectors on our visit
Ive reviewed this average we wasn't impressed here so after a hour we moved on, although the travel rep sort of biged the place up ... best sandy beach in the area ??
Written September 27, 2022
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Stephjwat
Barton-upon-Humber, UK25 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
SPOT marine release- using baby turtles as entertainment and selfie opportunities.
Many areas around the world allow turtles to hatch on their own and only intervene where necessary.
SPOT marine assists hatchlings buy digging them out of nests, putting them in buckets of water and then handing them out to members of the public to take selfies with.
This is not in the name of conservation but is being used as a form of entertainment and a money making attraction. Appalling.
Many areas around the world allow turtles to hatch on their own and only intervene where necessary.
SPOT marine assists hatchlings buy digging them out of nests, putting them in buckets of water and then handing them out to members of the public to take selfies with.
This is not in the name of conservation but is being used as a form of entertainment and a money making attraction. Appalling.
Written July 27, 2024
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Anne B
Liverpool, UK51 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
There are so many plastics on the beach. There's a decrepit fridge been dumped there. The sand has changed this year to swathes if black polluted sand. Far more rocks, along the waters edge
No fish to be seen in the water. We loved it for years, no more, shouldn't imagine turtles returning now
No fish to be seen in the water. We loved it for years, no more, shouldn't imagine turtles returning now
Written October 14, 2024
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STEWY88
Doncaster, UK195 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We visited the beach out of season ( turtles ) and had a walk along the shore - the whiite flowers growing everywhere were delightful .( warning signs that you would be fined a quarter of the average wage if you picked them!!!!!!) It’s a pity they don’t fine the feckless people who discharge litter everywhere or the authorities who don’t empty bins- or those who let dogs run everywhere soiling the site. !This is a huge problem all over northern Cypress - they’ll ruin tourist revenue soon.
Several days later we returned for a swim - the flowers had been flattened after a heavy storm - but the water was warm and clear and the gently shelving bay a delight for bathing . It was hot — a cold beer / wine and a sandwich in the shade of the cafe was the perfect end to an enjoyable couple of hours .
This could be a real asset and a Mecca for holiday makers but it’s the same old story — nobody seems to have a vision of how to make the best of these potentially beautiful places . Surely someone in northern Cyprus has a plan ?
Several days later we returned for a swim - the flowers had been flattened after a heavy storm - but the water was warm and clear and the gently shelving bay a delight for bathing . It was hot — a cold beer / wine and a sandwich in the shade of the cafe was the perfect end to an enjoyable couple of hours .
This could be a real asset and a Mecca for holiday makers but it’s the same old story — nobody seems to have a vision of how to make the best of these potentially beautiful places . Surely someone in northern Cyprus has a plan ?
Written October 27, 2018
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alexandraemily
Cleckheaton, UK68 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
My review of Alagadi beach is based on my experience of releasing turtle hatchlings here in the night rather than of the actual beach itself. The beach does however have nice sand and the water is lovely to swim in.
While on holiday in Northern Cyprus we realised that the turtles that nest there had started to hatch earlier than usual this year so I followed the Facebook group SPOT - Society for Protection Of Turtles.
This is a great group and they post on there when there will be excavations of nests and also hatchling releases. SPOT work to protect the turtles and nests in Northern Cyprus and to give the hatchlings the best chance of survival due to the many threats they face.
I saw on the group that there would be a release that night and you have to call after 12 to book on. There are usually 30 spaces. Unfortunately children under 8 cannot hold the hatchlings but they can watch.
Both Green and Loggerhead turtles nest here and they are protected.
The walk to the beach is quite difficult as it has to be done under red light and only the people leading the group and at the end of the group have them so it’s very dark and hard to see. We also needed to go down steps onto the beach.
You can however bring your own red light torch if you have one.
Once on the beach everyone is given a turtle to hold and you can take a few pictures (no flash and under red light only) before sending them off to the sea.
SPOT were amazing and this experience was a once in a lifetime.
They rely purely on donations and they recommend around £10 per person which is 60 lira. Please donate to them as you have just witnessed a magical experience for free and it wouldn’t be able to happen without our help.
They also have a gift shop which has some adorable gifts including the cutest earrings!
I loved this experience and if you ever get the chance to do it, you should!! You won’t regret it.
While on holiday in Northern Cyprus we realised that the turtles that nest there had started to hatch earlier than usual this year so I followed the Facebook group SPOT - Society for Protection Of Turtles.
This is a great group and they post on there when there will be excavations of nests and also hatchling releases. SPOT work to protect the turtles and nests in Northern Cyprus and to give the hatchlings the best chance of survival due to the many threats they face.
I saw on the group that there would be a release that night and you have to call after 12 to book on. There are usually 30 spaces. Unfortunately children under 8 cannot hold the hatchlings but they can watch.
Both Green and Loggerhead turtles nest here and they are protected.
The walk to the beach is quite difficult as it has to be done under red light and only the people leading the group and at the end of the group have them so it’s very dark and hard to see. We also needed to go down steps onto the beach.
You can however bring your own red light torch if you have one.
Once on the beach everyone is given a turtle to hold and you can take a few pictures (no flash and under red light only) before sending them off to the sea.
SPOT were amazing and this experience was a once in a lifetime.
They rely purely on donations and they recommend around £10 per person which is 60 lira. Please donate to them as you have just witnessed a magical experience for free and it wouldn’t be able to happen without our help.
They also have a gift shop which has some adorable gifts including the cutest earrings!
I loved this experience and if you ever get the chance to do it, you should!! You won’t regret it.
Written July 22, 2018
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Gavin M
London, UK6 contributions
Jun 2017
if you visit here please take your rubbish home with you and do not disturb the turtle nests. Keep it clean
Written January 22, 2018
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Sunnyspells
St. Gallen, Switzerland14 contributions
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.
Written October 23, 2014
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CloeEvre
Kyrenia, Cyprus19 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Upon booking a space over the phone we were advised to donate £10’s per person when leaving. After the whole experience I decided it was worth much more. When booking over the phone we were told not to wear gip flops or open toed footwear. Advice from ourselves would be to wear trainers suitable for uneven ground also consider investing in a ‘red light’ (preferably head torch) as this allows you to witness the experience without depending on staff. It was a professional, easy going, educational and fun experience providing memories for a lifetime. I would recommend this to any tourist. We travelled an hour to this spot and would have willingly travelled a lot further.
Written September 14, 2019
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Girne limandan nasıl gelebiliriz? Bir de 11-17 Ağustos tarihlerinde gelirsek carettaları görebilir miyiz?
Written August 12, 2020
Quando bisogna andare per vedere le tartarughe?
Written February 22, 2020
Ciao,puoi vedere le tartarughine che vanno verso il mare tra agosto e settembre, mentre nidificano tra giugno e luglio. Ma per maggiori dettagli ti consiglio di seguire il loro sito su Facebook, si chiama SPOT.. quando è periodo, scrivono se c'è il rilascio delle tartarughine e puoi chiamare per prenotarti e partecipare all'esperienza,, è davvero emozionante!
Written February 22, 2020
Hej
Kan man være heldig at se/svømme med skildpadderne i havet? Hvilken måned er i så fald bedst?
På forhånd mange tak for hjælpen.
Mvh
Mette fra Danmark.
Written November 7, 2019
What time of the year is best to go and see the turtles
Written September 25, 2018
We saw them throughout august
Written September 25, 2018
call dogay tour prıvate trıp company and publıc also car rental they organise tour!!!!
Written August 16, 2018
Im staying at British Hotel. Can I arrange transport from there to the Turtle each
Written September 12, 2017
Can't really answer that but I am sure your hotel will run taxis. They are cheap in northern Cyprus. Visit the spot Facebook page for hatching information.
Written September 12, 2017
Can I get there by taxi
Im staying at British Hotel
Written September 12, 2017
A Tripadvisor member
I want to visit tomorrow night. How do I go about getting there from the Dome Hotel and booking a tour?
Written July 17, 2017
You have to nook preferably online and you may be a fair bit too late to visit at such short notice. Tend to book a week ahead or even more. Places are limited. Google Alagadi Turtle watch and you should find site to apply through. If you can join a night watch you will be expected to make a donation of say 50tl per person. Torches not allowed unless red light emitting and no camera flash work .....take a blanket or towel to sit on whilst the volunteers search the beach for a suitable laying Turtle. You coukd wit a few hours do water etc is a good idea. There are no cafes etc to buy anything from.
Written July 18, 2017
A Tripadvisor member
I want to visit tomorrow night. How do I go about getting there from the Dome Hotel and booking a tour?
Written July 17, 2017
You can book tour on their website cyprusturtles . org (Sorry it won't let me post a link) and I'm sure that they will have a map too!
Written July 18, 2017
Hi, From Sammy's Hotel Alagadi Turtle Beach is about a 15 Minute drive away. There are some smaller beaches 5 - 10 minutes away and the other main beach Escape beach is about 30 minutes drive away. You definitely need a car to get about in North Cyprus.
Written July 7, 2017
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