Kıdrak Beach in Turkey closed amid tender uncertainty

Kıdrak Beach in Ölüdeniz, Muğla Province, Turkey has been closed to visitors for about two days, with tourists turned away at the entrance. No official explanation has been provided by authorities.

The shutdown occurs during the peak summer tourism season and has drawn attention from vacationers and local tourism operators. It coincides with a recent tender announced by the Muğla Nature Protection and National Parks Directorate for the beach’s operation, scheduled for 3 June 2026 for a 5 + 5‑year term with a contract value of 13 million 390 thousand 392 TL. The winning company has not been disclosed, and officials have not clarified whether the closure is linked to the tender process.