Frankfurt am Main, May 18, 2026 | In light of recent media and social media reports regarding beach pollution in parts of the Antalya and Side regions, Barut Hotels would like to assure guests that the beaches at its resorts in the region remain in their usual pristine condition.

Guests at the Lara Barut Collection, Bayou Villas Lara, and Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection can look forward to the high-quality Barut experience they’ve come to expect—including fine-sand beaches and pleasant sea temperatures that are already inviting for swimming. 

Guest well-being is a core priority for Barut Hotels, so water quality is continuously monitored. The 2026 summer season on the Turkish Riviera is proceeding as usual, allowing guests at Barut Hotels’ resorts to enjoy an atmospheric Mediterranean getaway. 

Barut Hotels operates three elegant retreats on the Turkish Riviera, each with its own character and private beach:

The Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection in Side is the flagship property of Barut Hotels. Cennet means “paradise” in Turkish, and the resort has lived up to this name for decades. Many families have been returning here for generations, drawn by contemporary design, warm Mediterranean charm, several à la carte restaurants, and a spa with a hamam. The Lara Barut Collection in Antalya is a timeless retreat featuring nine à la carte restaurants, an impressive lagoon area, and a pool landscape, offering a carefully curated selection of rooms and suites to suit a wide range of needs. Adjacent to the Lara Barut Collection are the Bayou Villas Lara: 24 private villas with a curated design, each featuring a heated private saltwater pool and access to the shared freshwater lagoon pool, as well as amenities such as a private fitness room, sauna, hammam, and fully equipped kitchen, depending on the villa type. Guests also enjoy access to the full range of amenities at the Lara Barut Collection. 

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Press contact:

Steffen Hager
BZ.COMM GmbH
Hanauer Landstrasse 136 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main
bayouvillas@bz-comm.de | +49 69 256 2888 0
www.bz-comm.de 

About Barut Hotels
The Barut Hotels Luxury Collection offers its guests an elegant and luxurious vacation where they can relax and unwind in boundless all-inclusive luxury. The Collection Hotels are part of the Barut Hotel Group, which is owned by the Barut family and has been active in the Turkish tourism industry since 1971. Barut Hotels stands for a service concept that focuses exclusively on guest satisfaction. The group was founded with a visionary perspective and operates according to the philosophy “Happy employees – happy guests.” The Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection, the Lara Barut Collection, and the Anda Barut Collection offer their guests an unforgettable stay, thought out down to the smallest detail.