Fethiye TOWEL Protest! The Turkish people march on the beaches to protest against beach take overs.

TUrkish beaches, under threat?
This was a day for the Turkish people to voice their views on what seems like a take over of the beaches from the People to Private companies.
The TOWEL protest is happening all over the country and picking up momentum.
The people have had enough of the beaches being handed over to private companies who use the beaches for profit, thus limiting the number of beaches families can use for FREE!
On this day the people protested and marched on SEA Me beach otherwise known as Boncuklu beach in the Fethiye area.
All was very very peaceful with tourists all wondering what was happening. The march was through the now So called private SEA Me beach to the coast line where a speech was given for the Tv and newspapers that all covered this story.
The turn out was fantastic showing it is a topic close to Turkish peoples hearts.
The days were Turkish families could just drive to the nearest beach, set up tables , chairs, take food and enjoy are fast disappearing according to the people on this friendly march.
Many more marches are scheduled around the country of Türkiye so if you hear of any in your location , please join and give them your support which is for a great cause.
The people want the coastlines given back to the people and not given to private companies for profitable gains. The beaches need to be free for the people is the message they were giving today.
So, remember folks, if you wish to take a towel to any beach you can do so without charge , just do not use the facilities they offer!
This is a subject i am very passionate about and i can say i proudly took my towel and participated in my first ever protest.
Respect to the people of Türkiye!
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[@billybobjohn8955]

I stand with the people.

[@gapyearoldies6661]

Thank you for enlightening us of this atrocity the beach belongs to the locals first then the visitors lets hope that one day we can all share this beautiful coast.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thank you so much for watching .

[@Yawnyaman]

They have my total support, from the UK

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thank you

[@stuartburgon5583]

100% behind the people Ronnie 👍🏻

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thank you so much for watching ..Appreciated...

[@chicagoclaus1]

Forests, mountains, and seas are the people's heritage. While it's acceptable for umbrellas and deck chairs to be available for rent, beach access should remain free of charge.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Got to agree massively...its terrible what's happened. Such beautiful places I do not visit now. Not fare!

[@nataliazawislinska8534]

Its very sad.😢 Next week i will be in Kas and Fethiye, i am a turist but i dont need sun bed and places like this.. it must be very sad for people who live there. I hope you win this beatle

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Ots sad. I hope someone wakes up and realises the people have list so much beach and they give them back. I cannot see it but its a worthwhile cause.

[@valluck1237]

We used to go on all the 'private' beaches around the lagoon in Olu Deniz and around the peninsular. They have ruined it all. We don't want to hire their sunbeds and umbrellas, we have our own beach stuff. The food and drinks are very expensive and not what we would choose or can afford. Then there is all the music blasting out. I feel so sorry for the locals they just won't be able to afford it, neither can we really. Just so sad.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

That is exactly the problem...I used to in the day use all the lagoon. Now I never go for all the reasons you mentioned.

[@wendyjones6842]

I am suscribed and working through all of your KZbin, all of which are beautiful. I am staying near Old Denis in September. I can't wait. Other than the boat trips, blue lagoon what would be your No. 1 recommendation :)

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Hi Wendy. A huge thank you for watching my videos. Lots watch but do not subscribe or share so cheers. Saklikent, there is a video on that. A great day visit as there is the Gorge and waterfalls. Go up the babadag mountain cable car...its amazing . You will love it. ❤️ go into Fethiye and visit the old town...its brilliant and not to be missed. The promenade is there also so there is so much for you to do.

[@kenaniris2508]

Great not every one has money to go to the beach and it should be free no one can own a beach.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Absolutely....the councils rent them out...its terrible....

[@paultiernan1783]

One of the things I first loved about Turkey was the wonderful vibe at beaches frequented by Turkish families. The councils may be generating additional revenues by (effectively) selling off beaches, but they may well be losing something far more important.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Absolutely true

[@jarrodevans7655]

The days were Turkish families could just drive to the nearest beach, set up tables , chairs, take food and throw litter everywhere you mean?

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Well that's another problem we have also!

[@alisonjackson5814]

Would be good if there’s were litter bins provided. We were shocked in Olu Deniz to see piles of litter and rubbish piled up on the corners of the grass on the beachfront- no bins to be seen! Yuk.

[@williamdavis9562]

@Jarrodevans7655. That is certainly another problem which needs to be addressed. Not sure how you'd solve such a thing though. Behavior of groups of people is a very complicated thing.

[@williamdavis9562]

@@alisonjackson5814 I was going to move there permanently and the only thing that stopped my wife and I from doing it was essentially all the trash everywhere. Yea you can deal with it for a few months at a time but living in that full time would really bother a lot of people. I've traveled most of the country, the vast majority of places are like that.

[@Sirius-Voyager]

Beachs are free all around of Mediterrenian countries except Turkiye. Everythings are exagirated high price in Türkiye.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Absolutely true..annoying as many beaches I do not go to now

[@williamdavis9562]

I saw these same types of protests happening in Greece. I was wondering how long it would take for these types of protests to spread into Turkey. It's a tricky thing this privatization vs public beaches. A balance must be struck.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

It's not a good situation at this momemt

[@user-fi9tu9rw9l]

It's outrageous....I've been going since 95 times have very much changed...sad to see.....but I still absolutely love it..❤

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

It's very sad indeed. I also still love it but wish these beaches were given back.

[@whu58]

Crazy system, Ive just returned from staying at Calis beach last week, we had a great time - Im with the turkish people on this, the councils that rent out the beach areas are nuts, they should only allow bars/restaurants to be rented and charge for toilets/changing rooms (10TL per visit or 30TL for the day unlimited) + with a limited area for private sunbeds, the beach itself should be for the public to use freely.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Absolutely

[@williamdavis9562]

Well said.

[@claraasta]

Great informative video Ronnie .

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thank you so much

[@baconhamill]

Great to see the locals protesting against pure and utter greed

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Absolutely agree

[@keepcreationprocess]

@@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888 I did not know all that -- are there many Russians that makes things unsafe ?

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Russians do not make it unsafe.....the video is about beaches taken away from locals by beach renters. All nationalities then use the beach at a cost

[@peteradford4881]

Gumusluk is unbelievable for this scam the tiny halk plaj will be chaos this Bayram .

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Oh the beaches are getting less and less for Turkish during Bayram.

[@user-tv4ni2zc9i]

well done ronnie

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Awesome...I'm glad it's brought attention to the problem faced! Thanks for watching.

[@finbarrmurphy701]

Good protest in fairness, I can understand renting a part out on a large beach if people want to use it for food etc but not on a small space like that.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thanks for watching

[@arnothill]

Informative and important news. I’ll be there in May. Ronnie. Would you adviseme to join the local people in the “public” area of the beach, or would that be presumptive?

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

You can go on both beaches parts but it depends if you wish to have a sunbed etc and need facilities..if you do not need them..join the other side.

[@ashleyhoffman4117]

maybe if the turks looked after the beaches instead of leaving them full of rubbish etc .....things might be different.......

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Well that's another issue all together and I totally agree

[@alisonjackson5814]

In Spain, the beaches are public- anyone can go on them. They zone areas for hiring sunbeds and brollys and the rest is for general use. Why can’t they do that?

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

It's got crazy here

[@robertmoniez4031]

Almost no free beaches anymore, it’s a shame!

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

It's very very sad indeed.im just back from Thailand and can say all beaches are free and FULL. Come on Türkiye.

[@lillekenatnek195]

I'm going to Antalya in little more then a month, also planning to go to Oludeniz. Is it possible for a tourist to just lay down a towel and lie down without being asked to pay for a sunbed or move on? I live in The Netherlands where it's absolutely normal and standard to lie down on the beach on a towel during summer time. I"m not saying we wont use the beds once but we dont want to be forced to.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Yes...take your towel to any beach. The beach clubs charge for sunbeds but still like me .....put down your towel...perfectly OK.

[@lillekenatnek195]

@@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888 thanks for your advice. May I ask you two more things I am trying to figure out? Turkey is new to me, havent travelled that much in general I have to say. But what I'm looking for specificly is some place near Fetiye / Oludeniz or maybe Kas to rent a boat without captain (small one). I don't have a European sailing license but have hours and hours of experience with my own sloop. Also I'm trying to find out the cheapest way to exchange Euro's for Lira's, you have any idea whats the best tactic? or maybe adresses? Thanks :D

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Hi..I'm not sure re boat without a captain ..you would need a licence I'm sure. As for euros to TL ..bring Euros and change them in Turkiye in the change offices ....NOT hotel as they give less . You will then pay for everything in TL

[@PhilipWalker-no1jb]

Love your videos very beautiful and informative What’s the access for wheelchair users and mobility scooters? Thanks 👍

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Alot of beaches do not have great access for wheelchairs. . Oludeniz has wooden ramps so you can go on them. You can get easy access though to the restaurants and facilities on most of the beaches

[@leeroyleeroy6099]

I literally just came from Öludeniz and it's the same . Terrible, they have the sun chairs right to the water age and tight together ,that you have to really squeeze through them , bothering the people lying on them. A great inconvenience for all of us...

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Big problems yes

[@Cat-hw5ys]

Can’t ppl just take their towels and umbrellas? Genuine question

[@cbuxton64]

Did you watch the video. Where do 100s of people sit. There is no space. You have to pay to sit there. It's so sad

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

@cbuxton64 yes incredibly sad...

[@eksheerik]

I’m Turkish important reason people forget I’m gonna give example in fethiye inlice beach free no anymore people pay for beach entrance but town not work there toilets , area cleaning not enough:( I visited clean time and free time really you feel difference.. if beach free probably biggest cleaning issues happening because town not able to enough money:( my idea in week couple days free other day pay options they gonna be add..

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Good idea to pay some days and free others. Yes it's not good..I used to visit that beach but its too commercial fir me now

[@tahtalikoy73]

İstanbul with u...go get some....

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Thank you. Please share my post with all your Turkish friends 🧡

[@albaman200749]

Hi Ronnie, how do we find out where and when the next beach protest will be? İ personally would like Karataş Beack to be targeted soon and İ will join in as many beach protests as İ can.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Karataş sadden s me...I will find out the next location and let you know. Thanks for watching!

[@albaman200749]

We have been here for 14 years and have seen many public beaches be given to private businesses. İ hope that these protests continue all over Turkey and that the beaches are returned to the public.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

Fantastic

[@alkintugsal7563]

It is just grotesque that Turkish people can’t use their own beaches.

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

@alkintugsal7563 I totally agree. So many beaches have been taken away from the people..so sad. Go to Thailand and hardly sunbeds...the beaches are still the people s.sad.

[@neilstewart9706]

How much is a sun bed

[@mrfethiyeootandabootturkey1888]

This year iv no idea..I believe it was 200tl each last year but prices have increased 2024