Protected Plant and Animal Species
Mediterranean Monk Seal, Green Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta Caretta) are some of the animals under protection in these regions.
Some of our protected plant species, such as Cyclamen, Iris Flower, Sand Lily and Narcissus, are also among the protected species.
5 endemic plants belonging to 5 ancient cities in Antalya province have been taken under protection. These are Burçak growing in Phaselis, Perge’s Air Mercury, Side’s beastwort, Aspendos’ Orchid and Termossos’ Crocus. It is unsafe to buy souvenirs obtained from protected plant and animal species.
Hunting is prohibited except on the dates permitted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
We kindly request that you do not participate in activities that separate animals from their natural habitat, such as circuses and dolphin shows.
| MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL | IRIS FLOWER | CYCLAMEN |
| GREEN SEA TURTLE | SAND LILY | TADPOLE SEA TURTLE |
| DAFFODIL | TERMESSOS CIGRDEMIA | SİDE MONSTER WEED |
| PHASELIS BRANCH | PERGE AIR MERCURY | ASPENDOS ORCHID |
Rules to be followed in Natural and Historical Areas and Museums
• Do not touch or write on the works and their cases (bases) exhibited in the museum and the ruins.
• Do not make noise,
• Listen carefully to what is being said, ask your questions to your guide and museum education experts (if any).
• Pay attention to the warnings made in the museum/ruins.
• Do not eat anything in the museum/ruins.
• Do not litter.
• Follow the rules of the museum you visit regarding taking photographs in the museum.
• Do not climb on or touch historical ruins in open-air museums/ruins.
• Do not feed wild animals.
• Do not disturb wild animals when you visit natural areas.
• Historical artifacts should not be removed from their location. No attempt should be made to take them out of the country.
• Do not give money or items to child beggars. This will encourage those who employ them to continue this practice.
Respect for Humanity
While performing all these activities; Do not neglect the personal areas of women and children.
We kindly request that you be tolerant, especially towards children, and avoid any harmful behavior.
How to Behave in Religious Places
We are obliged to comply with some rules in the mosques where we perform our religious worship.
• You cannot enter the mosque with shoes/slippers etc.
• Women’s hair is covered with a headscarf/tulle etc. and care should be taken to ensure that their clothing covers their body.
• Do not speak loudly,
• Other people should be respected.