We have good news for citizens who want to enjoy the sea and sun with the arrival of summer. Free public beaches put into service by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism continue to welcome their guests on different shores of Türkiye.

The Ministry offers free entrance to these beaches, which it opened with the vision of "accessible holidays for everyone", and also provides many services such as sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, changing cabins, toilets, baby care rooms and disabled access.

Here are some beaches that provide free service:

Antalya:

• Kadriye Halk Plajı

• Belek Public Beach

• Bostanlik Public Beach (Kemer)

• Camyuva Public Beach (Kemer)

• Çifteçeşmeler Public Beach (Kemer)
• Alacasu Public Beach (Kemer)

• Beldibi Bahcecik Public Beach

• Lara Guzeloba Public Beach

• Manavgat Ulualan Public Beach

• Çaltıcak, Sorgun

Mugla:

• Bodrum Icmeler

• Bodrum Torba

• Turkbuku

• Marmaris Icmeler

• Newly Opened: Yalikavak

Izmir:

• Cesme Diamond Beach

Source: HORECA TREND

Emphasizing that the same panic atmosphere is experienced after similar images every summer, Dr. Hakan Kabasakal, WWF-Türkiye Cartilaginous Fishes AdvisorHe assessed the situation by saying, “All it takes is a large shark approaching the shore to ignite the fuse of mass fear that turns into social anxiety.”

Gökova's Traveling Mako…

Kabasakal, who specifically stated that the species in the video in question is not a “tiger shark” contrary to the claim spread on social media, said, “Its sharply tapered snout, dark bluish back and dorsal fin resembling a right triangle that cuts through the water like a knife give away that it is a sharp-nosed harcharyas or mako.”

Shark-Living Seas Are Healthy Seas

Emphasizing that sharks play a vital role in nature and writing as a result of deep research on the subject, Sharks in Turkish Waters Kabasakal, who also has a book titled "Kabasakal", expressed his views as follows:

“Today, there are 38 species of shark living in the Mediterranean, and the number of species living in our seas is only 1 less. These creatures include many species from whale sharks to blue sharks, spiny dogfish to great whites. Sharks are predators that maintain the balance of the ecosystem, preying on sick or weak marine creatures and allowing healthy individuals to consume scarce resources in nature.”

Kabasakal, who provided information about the mako species, especially seen in the Gulf of Gökova, stated that this species is a true traveler and has a wide distribution around the world. Scientific name Isurus oxyrinchus The mako shark is known for its speed of up to 100 km per hour and feeds mostly on fish and squid.

No Need to Panic, Precautions Are Enough

Kabasakal also shared safety tips to consider when dealing with large species that may be encountered at sea. Accordingly:

• Swim with a friend
• Stay close to shore
• Avoid swimming at dawn or dusk
• Avoid areas with schools of fish or anglers
• Do not wear jewelry
• Avoid excessive splashing

If you encounter a large and predatory species,
• Maintain eye contact with the Shark
• Move slowly away and get out of the water if possible

Sharks are dangerous predators, but they do not pose a direct threat to humans who share their habitat. The main focus should be on their protection and the maintenance of a healthy ocean environment.

Source: HORECA TREND and WWF-Türkiye (Wildlife Fund)

The 13th International Orange Blossom Carnival, which will bring together visitors from all over Türkiye and the world in Adana, will take place between April 4-13, 2025 with the theme of “Children of the World”. As the countdown begins for the festival, which is organized every year with the slogan “In Adana in April”, Beta Tea, an Adana brand that has endeared Turkish tea to the whole world, will accompany the festival excitement with sweet surprises.

Special Flavors for Those Who Want to Enjoy the Festival

Beta Tea will give festival visitors a sweet break with its carefully prepared tea collections and orange flavors. The brand, which will host tea lovers with its special tea collections at Adana Beta Tea House, will crown the festival with its orange blossom tea that carries the fresh aroma of orange flowers grown in the fertile soil of Adana. Beta Tea, which will also double the pleasure of tea with its handmade orange chocolates specially produced by Benuta, will win the hearts of its guests with the orange cookies it will offer alongside the tea services.

Benefits of Orange Blossom Tea

The benefits of Orange Blossom Tea, an indispensable part of the Orange Blossom Festival, are endless. Enriched with citrus fruits such as orange, tangerine and lemon and in perfect harmony with the deep flavor of black tea, this unique tea offers health and flavor together. Bringing together the freshness of spring and the feeling of rebirth in every sip, Orange Blossom Tea is full of antioxidants rich in health and contains plenty of vitamin C. Orange Blossom Tea, a part of the Beta Tea Fusion series, leaves a balanced and rich taste on the palate with the perfect harmony of sweet and sour notes.

For an Energy-Filled Festival: Citrus Garden Tea

In addition to the star of the festival, Orange Blossom tea, another magnificent tea from the Beta Fusion series, Citrus Garden, will help you start an energetic day with lemon, orange, tangerine and bergamot aromas. Citrus Garden, which is a blend of citrus garden fruit and black tea, revitalizes your body and refreshes your mind with its natural fruit pieces and plant extracts. An unforgettable festival awaits flavor enthusiasts with this special blend of tea.

Source: HORECA TREND and Beta Tea