Tourists in one of Turkey’s holiday hotspots, Antalya, are reportedly being subjected to ‘deception and harassment’ on the streets, local media has highlighted. The charm of popular areas such as Kaleici, Kazim Ozalp Street, and Cumhuriyet Square is being overshadowed by ‘aggressive’ street sellers.
These spots have been ‘invaded’ by a barrage of fake perfume sellers, beggars, and pushy vendors, leading some tour guides to alter their usual paths to steer clear of these ‘troublesome zones’. According to the Turkish Daily Hurriyet, these persistent traders are attempting to ‘try to extort visitors’ through overbearing sales tactics.
Complaints have been flooding in to the local authorities about beggars who encircle tourists, insisting on money, and vendors who pressure visitors into dining at certain restaurants. Tourists are being tricked into buying counterfeit fragrances, with some unscrupulous sellers even slipping products into unsuspecting shoppers’ bags and then…