Katrancı Cove Nature Park

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Katrancı Cove Nature Park lies in the Fethiye district of Muğla, 14 km from the town centre on the D400 road towards Muğla. Registered as a Type A recreation area in 2008, it was declared a nature park on 11 July 2011. The park takes in three coves, Mersinli, Kızlar and Katrancı, the last of which gives it its name, and its forest, sea and natural scenery draw many visitors. The area lies within the Fethiye-Göcek Specially Protected Area. Forest covers 64% of the park, with maquis as the secondary ecosystem. Some 18 plant species, 6 reptile and amphibian species, 9 mammals and 12 bird species can be observed here; key species include Turkish red pine, holm oak, tamarisk, lilies, irises, milkvetch and sweetgum, as well as squirrels, hedgehogs, wild boar, jays and tortoises. Buses from the Köyler Garajı terminal in Fethiye run directly to the park. Facilities include an administration building, five car parks, two shops, a viewing terrace, showers, toilets and dishwashing areas, and the park offers tent camping, day use and walking routes.