The act of picking the mesmerizing sand lilies that captivate with their beauty is burning a hole in his wallet.

13.07.2025 17:10

The Kocaali district of Sakarya is home to endangered sand lilies. This endemic plant, which adds a picturesque view to the beach with its white flowers, carries a penalty of up to 380,000 TL for picking.

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Kocaali district, which has approximately 16 kilometers of coastline in Sakarya, is home to the endangered sand lilies found worldwide.

GROWS NATURALLY, UNDER PROTECTION

Especially in July and August, the naturally growing and endangered flowers attract attention with their appearance and scent. The sand lilies, which are an endemic plant species, are protected by the World Conservation Union. There are warning signs at various points to inform the visitors coming to the beach.

"THERE IS A SERIOUS FINE OF 380 THOUSAND TL"

Yavuz Selim Din, one of the residents of Kocaali, stated, "The sand lilies that beautify our beaches have bloomed. These plants, which are rare endemic species, are very valuable for our district. There is a serious fine of 380 thousand TL for stepping on, picking, or harming them. We expect our citizens to be sensitive about this issue."

"WE WANT CITIZENS TO BE CAREFUL"

Ergün Zehir also mentioned, "The sand lilies have started to bloom on the beach. The municipal teams are informing people with warning signs on the beach. Our biggest request is that vehicles like ATVs should not enter the sandy area. The lilies bloom at the beginning of July and offer a visual feast until the end of August. We want citizens coming to the beach during these months to be very careful," he said.