Is it safe to feed stray cats at hotels in Antalya, and how can I avoid scratches?

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TL;DR

Stray cats are common at Antalya hotels. Cats around reception may be used to people, but outdoor cats can be persistent and may scratch while begging for food, so avoid hand-feeding and ask hotel staff about feeding rules.

What the community said

Some Antalya hotels have tame cats around reception that are regularly fed by staff. They are usually calmer, but it is still best not to pick them up or feed them from your hand.

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Outdoor cats on hotel grounds may beg insistently, paw at visitors, or jump up. To reduce the risk of scratches, do not reward this behavior with food and calmly move away.

Guests sometimes feed cats with food from the restaurant, but only do so if the hotel permits it. Put food on the ground at a distance rather than feeding a cat at your table or from your hand.

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