I think,at least in the case of Hisaronu,its not so much `less people about` more a case of `far too many restaurants and bars` built.About 30% of them virtually empty throughout May,June,late September ,and October.Giving the appearance everywhere of being `not busy`.
Not sure what its like during late July and August as we are never there then.
Also, lately, we are hearing stories of the growing popularity of the russian tourist coming to Turkey in large numbers, and we were told that unlike the brits,the only ones who splash their cash around on holiday, the russians stay in their hotels, and their all inclusives the whole time.Not out and about spending money.
But back to Hisaronu.. the problem is the turks who own or lease the establishments in Hisaronu got excited a few years back, thinking more and more brits would come each year, so lets keep building and expanding the village. But now, we just might be on the brink of a reversal with holidays abroad, and less people travelling abroad for obvious reasons..and although I am a pessimist and I really hope it doesn`t happen... Hisaronu could be heading towards the `ghost town` that it is in the winter, during the summer months