DATÇA – BOZBURUN ÖZEL ÇEVRE KORUMA BÖLGESİ VE TURİZM

In order to protect the natural sources of Turkey and to bequeath an intact environment to next generations some regions are defined as national parks, natural parks, specially protected environmental areas. As being one of them, Datca – Bozburun region, at 18/01/1990, is declared to be the Special Environmental Protected Area by the cabinet.  Because of its untouched bays, rich vegetation, clean weather and archeological worth, Datca – Bozburun region is under protection. As covering 1474 km² area it is considered, it is an obligation to protect these kinds of exceptional Turkey.  Since it is announced to be a Special Environmental Protected Area, there are some limitations on territorial usage. When the damage occurred in unprotected areas are considered, it is an obligation to protect these kinds of exceptional regions. In the peninsula of this Special Environmental Protected Area some archeological, natural, agricultural and forestry regions are closed to human actions, whereas other parts are open to puplic with some limitations.  This article aims to introduce Datca- Bozburun Specially Protected Environment Area located on two peninsulas in Southwestern Turkey with its tourism features. Key Words : Special Environmental Protected Area, Environment, Tourism, Datca-Bozburun