Are there a lot of mosquitoes in Turkey in summer, and do you need bug spray?
From messages by 5 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 13 days ago
From messages by 5 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Guests at one resort hotel in Turkey had mixed experiences in summer 2026: in early July they complained of heavy mosquito bites at night, while in August and late September there were hardly any mosquitoes, though biting midges appeared in the evening near the lobby and bar. Guests recommended bringing a plug-in repeller and insect spray. On the open terrace in September, large wasps were a nuisance.
In late September 2026 there were few mosquitoes: one guest wrote that they were rare — she had a couple of bites and her husband none; days were not hot and evenings were warm. Another guest answered her own question the next day: no mosquitoes outside or in the rooms.
Other insects: in late September 2026 a guest warned that when eating outdoors, huge wasps arrive, land right on the food and eat it. This happens mostly on the terrace, though the view from there is beautiful; because of the wasps she had to leave.
In mid-September 2026 a guest on the third day of her stay reminded those flying to the hotel not to forget a plug-in mosquito repeller.
In mid-August 2026 a guest replied that there were no mosquitoes on the grounds, but in the evening near the lobby and in the beer bar there were unpleasant biting midges, so it is worth bringing repellent.
In early July 2026 a hotel guest urged everyone who had not yet arrived to bring plug-in mosquito repellers: at night, she said, they were bitten mercilessly.