Tourists are claiming Turkey will become empty “within years” as prices have jumped so much at popular destinations.
Videos are emerging on TikTok of many people opening up about the situation, as they can’t believe how quiet the country has been this summer. One traveller, known as slimwadie5, explained he’s seen a big difference in prices within the last year.
For example, he came across a speed boat trip, that worked out as being £120 for an hour’s journey. He added: “I went on a boat trip the other day, £20 it was, and that was alright – that was reasonable.
“I went to Burger King and it was £5 – that’s cheap. I’m sat in this place now – for a burger it’s £12. For a water it’s £2 – it’s becoming like London prices.
“My sister, and her little family, said they’re not going to come back again, because they’re just. I’ve seen some posts on here where people are saying, give it a few more years, and Turkey’s going to be dead.”
He then turns the camera around to show how quiet it is in the area, and a similar picture has been painted by other social media users too. Another TikTok user, known as justjennybenny, also said there’s been a “weird vibe” in Turkey this year.
In the video, she told people it’s “so quiet” in Marmaris, and she visits the area regularly. She said they know how busy Turkey usually is during the summer, but things have been very different this year.
Jenny said: “The place is dead. We went to the beach yesterday, and we didn’t leave the beach until gone 8pm, and we walked through Icmeler – all the restaurants were empty.
“It just has a weird vibe about it. We visited Marmaris the other day, and it’s like 50% of people are not here. It’s such a weird feeling. I feel like we’re here during term-time.”
Jenny admitted some things have become “expensive”, but she couldn’t get over how quiet it’s been. During the evenings, some sun beds were even empty, which she said is really unusual.
Many people have been sharing their thoughts online since the videos started being posted. Some people suggested prices have “hiked up” in the area since the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s “put people off”.
One person said: “I live in Cyprus and it’s the same here.” Another wrote: “I’ve visited Turkey twice a year for 20 years. Last year was probably my last time.
“The prices were terrible. Felt ripped off at every turn. Haven’t booked this year – as you say, there was a vibe.”
A third also replied: “I’ve just returned from Antalya. It was dead. All prices have gone up massively.
“They all want Euro not Lira, and the Instagram ban and killing of street dogs. Lots of reasons.”
