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Altinkum, the Surrounding Area, Turkey and the Aegean

Altinkum / Didim Area

Altinkum means "golden sands" and it is for its 3 beautiful, sandy beaches that the resort is best known. It is surely one of the best holiday destinations in Turkey for British people. This small holiday resort is on the south of the Aegean coast. In this part of Turkey you will get 225 days of sunshine throughout the year. It is well known throughout the region for its beautiful sandy beaches and bustling beach front full of restaurants, bar and nightclubs for all the family.

Altinkum is also a superb base for beach lovers looking to achieve the perfect tan. A dip in the clear waters of the Aegean provides the ultimate way to cool off whilst for the more energetic a variety of water sports are available.

Altinkum is a quiet resort by day but comes to life in the evenings with many wonderful restaurants and bars. Some have special Turkish evenings which include belly dancing. For the more lively there are clubs for dancing, the best of which is the Medusa open air coliseum which plays disco music to the early hours. The local market sells leather goods, clothes, lace and home grown produce at very reasonable rates. The marina offers a good selection of boat trips to local coves and beaches. Ferries also run to Bodrum in season. Bodrum is a very old town with a castle, marina and endless shopping arcades.

Altinkum life centres around Dolphin Square, with its myriad of shops, pavement cafes and restaurants. Stroll to the end of Dolphin Square and you are faced with the stunning golden sands of Altinkum's main beach and the rich blue hues of the Aegean Sea. A right turn will lead down one side of the promenade, proffering more restaurants, bars and nightspots. Altinkum beaches do not stop there. Altinkum can boast of many such beaches along its coastline. At the end of the road there is a small secluded beach that has a restaurant. Third beach is the closest large beach to our apartment where you can relax on its golden sand, swim in the clear waters of the Aegean Sea or enjoy the water sport activities along the beach.

The sea shelves gently and is perfect for non-swimmers and small children. Popular for years with British holiday makers who return to the resort year after year, the pace is very laid back; the style relaxed and very friendly. Bars and restaurants line the beach front where in the evening the tempo is more upbeat and holiday makers are entertained by belly-dancers and waiters performing rap dances - some of them extremely well!. The large, open-air 'Medusa' Club is a particular favourite with disco lovers and is within walking distance of the apartment. A dolmus (local bus) ride away Altinkum has its own brand new Aqua Park.

Culture seekers could not find a better base than Altinkum. For those wanting more than just a beach holiday, a large selection of excursions and boat trips can be booked locally. Only 4 kms away is the famous temple of Apollo. The single most impressive site on the Ionian Coast. Particularly fascinating is the trip to Ephesus - one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The Five Islands Boat Trip is another firm favourite.

Didim is the main town associated with Altinkum. It is particularly famous for its Saturday market and ancient Didyma, site of the Apollo Temple, which was first built around 560 B.C. Apollo was the son of Zeus and twin brother to Artemis. According to the legend their mother Leto, gave birth to the twins in the Ortego woods. The word 'Didymaion'.

Activities near Altinkum

Great for:

Local and Turkish Culture
Historic Sites
Geographical and Geological Features
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays

Sports:

Fishing
Horse Riding
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Fishing

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The Aegean Coast Region

The Aegean Coast with is long, warm summers and short, mild winters, boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. Whether you like popular holiday resorts, secluded beaches, idyllic fishing harbours or the remains of ancient civilizations, it offers something for everyone.

Rich in scenic beauty, agricultural wealth and heartland of classical civilisations, many of the most famous legends from ancient Hellenic and Roman times can be traced to these shores. In the words of Herodotus, the Aegean coasts 'have the most beautiful sky and best climate in the world.' The bays and peninsulas, coves and golden beaches stretch the length of these shores. In this region where the countless events of mythology took place at almost every turn, one will counter the theatres, temples and agoras of ancient cities.

There are many places of historical and geographical interest in the surrounding region of Altinkum. ie; Temple of Apollo is only minutes away. Turtle Beach, Pamukkale and the world renown ruins of Ephesus are approx. 1 hr. away. The major port of Kusadasi is also approx. 1 hour away.Bafa Lake, an inland seawater lake is a half hour away giving you views across the surrounding mountain range that Switzerland would be proud of. A must to visit and only 30 minutes away.

Less than one hour to the south of Ismir, one of Turkey's largest cities and major port are the extraordinary ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, the best preserved ancient metropolis on the Aegean.

Ferries also run to Bodrum in season. Bodrum is a cosmopolitian town which has a multitude of shopping arcades, a harbour and castle/museum to tour. The view from the castle walls are superb.

» See some of the local places of interest in our photo gallery.

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