Are forest fires near Antalya, Turkey affecting travel safety right now?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 34 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 34 days ago
TL;DR
In late July 2026 travelers reported wildfires near Yarız village in the Antalya/Kemer area and asked whether it's safe to send tourists to Belek; no confirmed hotel evacuations were mentioned in the chat, so check with your tour operator or official sources before traveling.
Reports said that fires around Fethiye and further toward Antalya had been brought under control, according to news coverage.
In the morning in Muratpaşa near Republic Square, a strong smoke smell and haze were reported: the sea was initially not visible, and visibility later improved, though the Taurus Mountains remained obscured.
One traveler asked specifically about a hotel near Yarız village (Kemer area) close to where a forest fire had started, wondering if guests were being evacuated and how serious the situation was.
Another chat member mentioned seeing news about fires starting in the Antalya region and asked whether it was still safe to send tourists to Belek resort area, questioning if the threat extended there.
A third user reached out to people currently located in Antalya and nearby regions, asking for a first-hand update on the real situation and confirmation of whether wildfires were actually present there.