A ceremony to officially open Karaot Halk Plajı (Karaot Public Beach) in Yanıklar was held on Wednesday 29 July. The ceremony was attended by Muğla Metropolitan Mayor, Dr Osman Gürün, Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca and other officials, Fethiye Municipality Band and had a good turnout from the locals.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Temperatures checked and hand sanitizer at the entrance
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.The snack bar area with inside dining and a deck with sun loungers
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Left: Dr. Osman Gürün. Centre: Alim Karaca
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Stood to attantion for the Turkish National Anthem, Istiklal Marşı
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.A good turnout for the event
Karaot is the second public beach to open in recent weeks with Inlice Public Beach being the first.
Speaking at the opening Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca said. “The work on the beach, was a project in cooperation with Fethiye Municipality and Muğla Metropolitan Municipality. We have made a 550 thousand TL investment in the project.”
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca
Mayor of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Osman Gürün said, “We are fulfilling our promises made at the time of election one by one. We are providing a peaceful, livable province in Muğla ”
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Muğla Metropolitan Mayor Dr, Osman Gürün
What facilities are there?
The beach offers ample parking, two changing cabins with toilets, showers and changing rooms and a snack bar with a reasonably priced snack menu. A deck and canopied area provides an indoor dining area. There are also picnic tables on the beach.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Snack bar
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Reasonably priced snack menu (prices correct as of 29 July 2020)
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.One of two changing cabin with showers and WC
Sun loungers are available on the beach and the municipality provides a lifeguard.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Lifeguard station
Signage provides information on coronavirus measures to be followed on the beach. BBQ’s are not allowed on the beach.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.It is mandatory to wear a mask in this area
Please do not share the use of your belongings with others
Pay attention to social distance regulations and markings
We kindly request you comply with hygiene rules in our area and to dispose of your waste in suitable containers.
In case of any inconvenience, please inform the staff.
Thank you for your understanding
Have a nice holiday
Caretta Caretta Observatory
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Fethiye Municipality teams have also set up a Caretta Caretta Observatory on Karaot Beach, demonstrating the commitment of Fethiye Municipality to protecting the environment. The issue of protecting the caretta caretta at Karaot beach was brought to the attention of the City Council recently, as a result of which, the observation house was built in order to observe and ensure the safety of caretta carettas on the beach.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Cages protect the turtle nests
Click here for a link to Google Maps for directions to the beach.
As the sun went down over the horizon, the beach was officially declared open.
