Lake Tuzla on the Bodrum  Peninsula, Milas-Mu�la in modern day  Turkey is a 380  hectares nature reserve,  which has been internationally  protected since 1994. The nature  reserve is a natural sea water lake, these sweeping wetlands are formed  by the inlet from the Gulf of  G�ll�k and Mandalya Bay,  which are on what is also known as  the Turquoise Coast. 

The  Lake provides a sanctuary for  many birds and is protected by hillsides covered with olive groves,  tamarisk and pine trees.