Why is the sea water cold in Antalya and which beach has warmer water?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 22 days ago
TL;DR
Konyaaltı and Mermerli beaches can have cold underwater currents from groundwater, especially after rain; Alanya's water is often warmer by comparison. Temperatures usually return to normal within a day or two.
What the community said
In the evening at Konyaaltı beach the water was warm and pleasant, swam until dark. The cooling was linked to recent rain — by the next day it was back to normal, clean water, pebble bottom instead of sticky sand.
24 days ago Konyaaltı beach
Confirmed that Alanya's water feels warmer with no icy bottom currents, unlike Antalya.
25 days ago Alanya
At Mermerli and Konyaaltı beaches the water feels cold due to underground currents, even though online sources list around 28°C (82°F); it felt colder than the Black Sea coast.
25 days ago Mermerli and Konyaaltı beaches