 For about one hundred million years, our waters have been visited by the
green (Chelonia mydas) and the logger-head (Caretta caretta) turtles. The green turtle only nests in Cyprus, south-east Turkey and sometimes in Israel.
These ascinating creatures come ashore on the deserted beaches of North
Cyprus between May and August to nest and Alagadi beach is classified as a
special protected area.After sunset, when it is dark, the adult females, sometimes with a carapace
of more than 100 cms long, make their way up the beach to find a suitable
nesting place. There they lay between 65 and 110 eggs, depending on the species.
This can be repeated three to five times for each, 10-15 days apart.
When the nesting is done, the exhausted female returns to the sea. She will
perhaps reppear on the same beach again a couple of years later. Visitors are
welcome to observe this exciting experience. |
If you would like to discover the remains of
historic wrecks, stone anchors, broken amphora's and much more, then
North Cyprus offers a choice of diving trips, courses, introduction
dives, snorkelling trips, fishing trips, boat trips and many more.
North Cyprus is the best diving resort in the world and has one of
the most picturesque harbours. 
You can easily get in touch with dive centres in
North Cyprus that are members of PADI (Professional Association of
Dive Instructors), International Resorts, and CMAS and BSAC members.
The crystal clearness and warmth of our waters
gives you the perfect conditions to diving in the Mediterranean.
The
diving schools are managed by international professional divers,
whose primary concern is your diving safety and pleasure. Scuba
diving programs opens the door to a whole new world, the fascinating
world of the blue planet you will get to know a new realm that is
even more beautiful, colourful and exciting than you ever dreamed
possible. Believe us when you are diving North Cyprus you will be
thrilled. 
