Is the sea dirty and beaches overcrowded on the Turkish Riviera (Antalya, Alanya, Kas, Kemer)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
No, the sea is generally clean — after rain there may be a thin strip of small pebbles washed ashore, but it's not a real problem. Beaches aren't overcrowded since many tourists (Germans, Poles) prefer the pool over the sea.
What the community said
German and Polish tourists mostly stick to the pool rather than the sea — it's their preferred spot, unlike Russian tourists who head straight for the beach.
32 days ago
After rain a thin strip of small pebbles can wash up on shore, but it's a natural occurrence and doesn't really affect swimming.
38 days ago
There are more Russian speakers around than you'd expect — many Germans who emigrated from the former USSR in the early 90s still understand and speak Russian.
38 days ago