delta national park peninsula delta national park turkish established national park western turkey contains borders entirety large delta located district bounds turkey directly west national park small coastal town shuttle buses ferries operate district center approximately park park diverse turkey national parks native migratory habitat hundreds species birds mammals plants marine life entirely endemic park observed world reasons protected numerous wildlife wetland conventions great national international importance areas separated greek island greek narrow known greek named highest prominent mountain peninsula straits history area existence lands peninsula southwards end large delta people sparsely settled untouched human influence result isolation area considerably populated numerous species plants wildlife remain park today eventually especially influence settlements near delta built nearby erected meeting place modern times despite significant increase population density areas near port town declared peninsula government protected national park decades later river delta adjacent peninsula south promoted national park status events early severely wounded mediterranean monk seal found treated immediately complications died shortly mediterranean monk seal critically endangered remaining world maritime borders turkey controversy surrounded park april chairman claimed dispatched national park banned establishment debate continued short period time dispute soon settled representative publicly asserted provincial government position matter denied claims confirmed introduced park currently allowed means abundant flora park rely bees geography national park acres total land area peninsula having area km2 width north south length east west located approximately district seat estimates range kilometres directly adjacent town nearby cities access roads park including lesser extent separates peninsula nearby island named long point making smallest straits region popular features mountainous terrain peninsula numerous valleys result area high interest visitors researchers shore named order identify easily entering park east easternmost beach available public known cove turkish cove waters shallower park beaches sandy unlike farther appears popular tourists remaining beaches parts visible horizon cove situated west shores deeper waters marks transition point waters peninsula beaches challenging result beaches tend attract experienced swimmers locals tourists passing public safety patrol turn road leads nearby canyon immediately left point trails forests peninsula leads village followed leads nearby ancient port city path final limited access permit accompanying tour guide required proceed cove peninsula final westernmost cove accessible public provide close views island significantly visited peninsula end peninsula appears tallest mountain turkish namesake cave immediately entry national park fork main path begins trail running inner peninsula leading local known cave turkish entrance dense vegetation covering parts wishing tree people usually tie objects belongings hoping wishes granted cave filled clear subterranean spring water making common tourist attraction near national park visits cave typically increase waters nearby beaches making inviting cave legends concern cave origins including holding cave wide mouth english great area acres larger entire directly north acres delta diverse wetlands turkey terms vegetation marine life protected wetland agreements convention biodiversity derived fertile lands fresh waters delta attracting numerous species area including migratory birds nearby mountains peninsula cause marked temperature difference northern southern faces peninsula producing types species found delta region area features trail visitors options climate peninsula delta national park mediterranean climate climate classification dry mild year winters yearly precipitation occurs average temperature year round ranging average lows winter highs summer altitude increases temperatures usually lower annual mean temperature usually higher additional precipitation differences depending elevation north south sides peninsula precipitation amounts range annually different species foliage plants live higher altitudes ground level true comparing southern face peninsula areas river delta north geology terrain peninsula geology general peninsula shaped current form geological eras merging formations limestone marble deposits finally large sediments period partly turkey unstable fault block terrain close proximity plate boundary generates mountains western turkey includes peninsula mountains surrounding known collectively peninsula highly mountainous mountains having elevations close mean sea level highest mountain approximately metres high biology national park diverse wildlife vegetation hosting approximately distinct species plants bird species considerable variety mammals reptiles marine life entirety national park including peninsula national park currently protected convention convention conservation european wildlife natural habitats flora park large diversity vegetation temperature climate differences different areas elevations park typical flora present specimens normally found separate coastal areas turkey mediterranean black_sea regions species flora distributed park endemic completely exclusive park area observed earth indigenous common widely distributed plant species national park mediterranean shrubs common species area include pear turkish pine fauna total species mammals species reptiles fish species documented park wild native park found near beaches feed trash dropped visitors forests peninsula mammals spotted golden striped usually native areas southern shores peninsula river delta exist range bird marine life species endangered primary factors considered placing delta national protection common bird species observed include little lesser white tailed eagles park key nesting place marine life consists species typical species usually found biodiversity local oceanic fauna understood sea turtles mammals including monk seals fin sighting documented turkish waters considered reside park area occurrences unclear activities nature photography common activity park large variety flora fauna landscape photography mountainous terrain views forest trails high elevation ventures respectively numerous activities available visitors prohibited activities example recreational fishing allowed severe consequences found hunting jurisdiction park tourism park visited spring summer months open local time autumn winter closes hours earlier time difference admission entrance paid camping lighting fires setting overnight shelters strictly forbidden limits national park order protect surrounding ecosystem park reached city center share regularly shuttle route closest town recently ferry boat services operating forth turn providing easier access park visitors year foreign domestic 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