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Is the sea in Alanya clean, and does litter wash up on the beaches?

From messages by 6 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 15 days ago

TL;DR

Recent reports say that algae and occasional small pieces of litter can collect at the shoreline, particularly at low tide, while the water farther out is usually clearer. Visitors did not report bad smells, and entering from a pier can help avoid the affected shallows.

What the community said

In late September, low tide left algae and isolated litter along the waterline. The water looked clear a little farther out, and entering from a pier was a practical alternative to the shallows.

16 days ago Pier

During the second half of June, litter appeared in the sea periodically and was noticeable while swimming; no issues with biting fish were reported.

69 days ago Second half of June

Late-July feedback noted that small litter can occasionally wash ashore, a situation also seen at other resorts. No unpleasant smell from the water or beach was reported.

74 days ago Small litter at the shoreline

In June, floating litter in Alanya was reported only occasionally and was not considered a major disruption to a beach holiday.

76 days ago Alanya, June

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