Cennet Bay

This guide to Cennet Bay near Selimiye starts with why no road reaches this turquoise cove, only a forest footpath or a small boat, and what that isolation has protected: sea turtles that feed and rest close to shore, and small fish sheltering in the shallows. You'll hear how the community keeps the beach undeveloped, from banning campfires to keeping boat engines slow near the shallows. Wade in slowly, and you may find yourself sharing the water with a turtle.