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For a holiday to remember it must be Altinkum, Turkey

Welcome to Altinkum - Your Number 1 Aegean Resort

Altinkum, Turkey, (literally ‘Golden Sand’) is a well established holiday resort on the Turkish Aegean coast located at the edge of the town of Didim. With it's beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful clear blue shallow waters it is ideal for couples and families. Delve a little deeper into local history and culture and a different side of Altinkum can also be enjoyed. Didim is the main town in the region, which Altinkum adjoins, and is very famous for its Saturday market and the ancient Didyma. Didyma is the site of the Temple of Apollo which was once the centre of a Miletian sacred precinct that was first built around 560 BC. So for a perfect mix of sun, sea, sand and historical interest Altinkum is the perfect choice.

The Beach and Promenade

The resort is set around a broad swathe of gently sloping sand, which shelves into the crystal clear waters of the Aegean and possesses some of the most beautiful beaches along the Aegean coast. The 'first' beach is the largest and most popular and there are sunbeds and umbrellas for hire at very reasonable rates. You can paddle in the warm waters or a swim in the calm sparkling blue waters; you will also find a large assortment of water sports including Windsurfing, Jet Skis, a Banana Boat Ride and Pedalos. The beaches slope very gently and is ideal for families with children; so you can take it easy and work on the suntan!

The beautiful seafront promenade is lined with a good choice of bars and restaurants, perfect for taking a break from the hot sun and watching the world go.

Eating Out

Part of the joy of visiting Turkey is to experience the food and Altinkum and Didim are no exception. Here you will find a fantastic selection of both informal and formal bars and restaurants serving traditional Turkish dishes including, meze appetisers, skewered meat kebabs, grilled meats and fishes and so much more. The choice of cuisine is almost endless an there are also a large number of bars and restaurants that serve English and international dishes. You will find that prices are very reasonable and also that many bars also serve snacks throughout the day.

If you do prefer to cook for yourself then there is a wide choice of local and international food available from either local shops or supermarkets. There are two major supermarkets locally very similar to supermarkets in the UK, where you can buy almost anything including freshly baked bread and there are smaller supermarkets everywhere.

Night Life

Whether you prefer a local bar to sit in and watch the world go by or enjoy the lively night life in one of the many clubs and music bars into the early hours you are bound to find something that will suit you. At dusk Altinkum the resort comes into its own. You have a choice of the unhurried atmosphere of informal bars and lokantas or the labyrinth of streets cluttered with night-life, open into the small hours. Exciting and unpretentious - there's a real buzz to this place and yet it manages to hold on to its laid back charm. The easy going carefree nightlife scene helps to ensure that you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

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 beach, and the rich blue hues of the Aegean sea. A right turn will lead you down one side of the promenade, offering many more restaurants, bars and nightspots. If you are feeling particularly energetic a good place to stop off at is the Medusa open air disco.

Shopping

The shopping area of Altinkum is located along and behind the main promenade and is very conveniently located for your apartment. Didim is a bustling town with lots of shops and bazaars selling everything from hand made carpets, leather gifts and some wonderful jewellery and the locals will expect you to haggle; this is all part of the Turkish experience. There is a good choice of shops as well with two major supermarkets, lots of local shops for every day shopping and most of these shops are open until late at night with no afternoon siesta. A lot of the shop keepers speak English as a second language and the local shops are all within easy walking distance of your apartment. On Saturdays there is a very big local street market in Didim selling everything from tee shirts to wet fish. The shops and market are great places to mix with the local people and enjoy the real atmosphere of living in Turkey.

Places To Go - Things To See

Altinkum is a great place from which to explore some of the many local towns and famous sights. A visit to the ruined city of Ephesus with its world famous library is a memorable experience not to be missed as is a visit to the temple of the God Apollo in Didyma. Nearby Bodrum (ancient Halikarnas) with it's vibrant atmosphere is not to be missed and the harbour side restaurants, night life and castle in the home of the ancient site of Mausoleum of Mausolos is another unforgettable experience. Bitez on the Bodrum Peninsular is excellent for sailing and windsurfing if you are feeling a bit more energetic. There are also a wide choice of tours from local companies including to the two watermarks in Kusadasi. Whatever your holiday interests you will not be disappointed by the wide choice on offer.

There is an abundance of friendly local Dolmush mini bus taxi services that help you visit places of interest if you do not want to hire car.
 

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