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Altinkum is a well-established resort on the Turkish Aegean, in between Kusadasi and Bodrum, with clear blue shallow waters. For sun, sand, historical interest and nightlife Altinkum is the perfect place.
Altinkum posses some of the most beautiful beaches along the Aegean coast. The 1 st beach is the largest and most popular, with a large assortment of water sports including windsurfing, jet skis, banana boat rides, pedalos and doughnuts. There is a beautiful promenade, which is lined with a good choice of bars and restaurants, perfect for taking a break from the hot sun and chilling out. The 2 nd beach is smaller but still boasts a number of hotels, shops and restaurants. The 3 rd beach is a lot quieter with only one hotel and 2 restaurants, near to the funfair Luna Park . The 2 restaurants there offer a free mini bus service to the beach. There is also a new marina planned there for next year.
The choice of cuisine is almost endless with a large number of bars and restaurants that serve International & English dishes. The prices are very reasonable. If you prefer to cook for yourself, there is a wide selection of International foods available from the local shops or supermarkets. There are 3 major supermarkets on the main road into Altinkum, they are Migros, Tuntas and Gima.
Whether you prefer a local bar to sit and watch the world go by or a lively nightclub or a music bar, Altinkum has something to suit everyone. At night Altinkum comes to life, there is a real buzz to the place and yet it manages to hold on to its laid back charm. Altinkum life centres around ` Dolphin Square `, with shops, lokantas, music bars, cafes and restaurants open until the small hours.
Didim Shopping Centre is located just behind Dolphin Square and the main promenade, with lots of shops and bazaars selling everything from hand made carpets, leather gifts and beautiful jewellery. The locals will expect you to haggle, this is all part of the Turkish experience. There is a weekly market on a Saturday where you will be guaranteed to get plenty of bargains.
There are plenty of things to see and do around the resort, a visit to the ruined city of Ephesus is an experience not to be missed, as is a visit to the Temple of Apollo in Didim. There is a wide choice of daily tours available from local companies including:- boat trips, Bodrum, Pamukkale, diving, water parks and jeep safari.
Useful Information
UK to Bodrum Flight time 4 - 4.5 hours
Bodrum to Altinkum - Approx 1.5 hours
Electric is 220 volt. 2 pin plugs are standard
Traffic drives on the right - you will need a passport & full driving licence if you wish to hire a car.
No vaccinations are required.
Bottled water is still recommended for drinking.
There are adequate local doctors & pharmacies available.
Cheapest form of transport is the Dolmus (Small mini bus) which stops anywhere for approx. 30p
Taxis have a set fee of 10mil TL (Approx. 4.00) anywhere in the resort. |
