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Illegal caravan park on Konyaaltı coast in Antalya leads to legal action

03.07.2026 12:24 1 min 2 sources
Antalya Körfez Gazetesi - Antalya Haber, Son Dakika Antalya... TUR + 1 more
Illegal caravan park on Konyaaltı coast in Antalya leads to legal action
Original source: Antalya Körfez Gazetesi - Antalya Haber, Son Dakika Antalya Haberleri

In Brief

Vacant plots near Konyaaltı beach in Antalya are being used as illegal caravan parks. The municipality sealed one site, but violators broke the seal, prompting a complaint to the prosecutor's office. The only legal caravan park in Arap suyu has hosted over 10,000 caravans in two years.

In the Konyaaltı district of Antalya, Turkey, a dispute has erupted over illegal caravan parking on the coast. Local residents reported that vacant plots near the beach are being used as unauthorized caravan parks. District Mayor Cem Kotan stated that the municipality sealed one such site, but violators broke the seal, leading to a complaint filed with the prosecutor's office.

Authorities emphasize that the only legal caravan park in the area is the municipal one with 50 spaces in Arap suyu; all other parking is illegal. Meanwhile, the legal park, opened in 2023, continues to operate successfully even in winter. It has served 10,610 caravans and 23,334 visitors, offering 70 spaces with full services.

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Antalya investigates unlicensed caravan parks on Konyaaltı Beach

03.07.2026 Antalya Körfez Gazetesi - Antalya Haber, Son Dakika Antalya... TUR Original source

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