Is the beach water clean in Turkey this season? Reports of pollution
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
As of late June 2026, serious water quality issues have been reported: garbage dumped near shore, filth along the entire beach up to the buoys, and bad smells. Some tourists are taking taxis to alternative beaches daily.
What the community said
In late June 2026, garbage was dumped into the sea near the shore. The water was so polluted that swimming to the buoys was impossible — filth stretched along the entire beach. Tourists retreated to the pool. By 10:20 AM, almost all sun loungers were taken as the high season picks up.
26 days ago Late June 2026 — high season, beach heavily polluted
Multiple tourists report having to take a taxi to a different beach every day due to poor conditions at their hotel beach. Reviews for this season are mostly negative, citing sewage discharge, bad smells, and large rocks.
26 days ago Daily taxi to alternative beach — forced workaround
Early 2026 season reviews describe the beach as deeply disappointing: sewage water, unpleasant odors, and large rocks. Based on traveler comments, conditions have not improved compared to the previous season.
26 days ago 2026 season — same issues as previous year