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Since ancient eras, stressful times or difficult times are part of
human experiences. This is proven by history books and students of
world history.
Modern technology offers a lot of ways to enjoy life
in the middle of stressful times or hard times. Listen to the radio,
watch television shows, playing games on the computer or chatting
online.
However, there is one ancient way of entertainment that is still
better than the offers of modern technology. That ancient way is,
enjoying the beauty of the beach.
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When people talk about the
Middle East, where most Arabic nations are situated, where great
ancient civilizations emerged like the Sumerian civilization, the
Babylonian, Persian, the classical Greek, and the Ottoman, people
imagine it as desert place.
Surprisingly, one of the
beautiful beaches in the world is found in a country located in the
Middle East. That beach is the Iztuzu beach. It is
located in Turkey. Specifically, it is in
Dalyan, a place in Mugla province of Turkey, in
the town of Ortaca.
Iztuzu beach is a long beach about 6 kilometers long. Furthermore,
it is one of the beaches in the world where there are turtle
beaches. Sea turtles is a tourist attraction however, it is already
in the category of endangered species. Environmentalists emphasize
the following factors for decreasing the turtle beaches population.
A female sea turtle lay eggs only from 70 to 150 eggs.
There are people who eat sea turtle meat or egg, and some people
claim that sea turtle meat and egg can be use as medicine. Their
shells are also use to make combs. Their fats are use for cosmetic
purposes. Since Turkish environmentalists observed that sea turtles
are comfortable in Iztuzu beach environment, these environmentalists
strengthened the campaign since 1990s to preserve the sea turtle
species using Iztuzu beach as primary breeding ground. Turtle beach
is also known as loggerhead or sea turtles. Its scientific name is
Caretta caretta.
Turtle beaches require beach having soft sand and little light only,
ehivh str the features of Iztuzu beach. Aside from watching turtle
beaches, Iztuzu beach is also a good beach to enjoy boating. This
beach is recommended as well for those who love to play with the
sand such as building sand castles because it is a sandy beach.
Another encouraging reason to visit and enjoy Iztuzu beach is, the
snacks that are prepared by local women along the area. Swimming on
the sea water, appreciating its salty taste, or swimming on fresh
water can also be done, because Iztuzu beach is situated between a
sea and a river.
Watching the sunset is another way to enjoy in Iztuzu beach. Daters or honeymooners will surely enjoy spending time
at Iztuzu beach. For artists like painters, writers or musicians who
are looking for inspiration, Iztuzu beach is certainly helpful.
Changing facilities and toilets are available as well in Iztuzu
beach. If the meal from the local women along the beach is not
enough, a café is ready for more meals and drinks to offer. Hence,
the chance to enjoy Turkish soups, dishes, Turkish coffee and
Turkish tea will not be lost.
Lamb is a famous Turkish food. Another dish that the Turks present
to their visitors is called
Kebab,
a kind of dish that can be plain meat or marinated; which can be
stewed or grilled. A traditional Turkish wine is called Raki,
which is a classic Turkish beverage that is still surviving for
centuries.
Turkey also has her own kinds of
desserts. An example is, Halvah or Helva, a sweet
dessert from semolina, which is served in formal occasions such as
in birthdays, induction to an army, return from pilgrimage,
graduation in school and in other special celebrations.
Aside from food, additional offers of Iztuzu beach are, sun beds and
umbrellas for rent.
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