Altinkum BeachAltinkum lies along the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea in the sunny Didim region of Turkey. Altinkum`s long, fine sandy beaches have been marvelled at for centuries and have even given the resort its name, translated as “Golden Sands”. The name is no exaggeration, as Altinkum`s wide sandy beaches stretch for over a kilometre and glisten alluringly in the golden Aegean sun.

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Unlike its busier neighbours, Bodrum and Kusadasi, Altinkum retains a small and quiet, quintessentially Turkish charm whilst still being a popular tourist destination. With plenty of restaurants, shops and activities on offer, the resort provides all the services and amenities a demanding family would need, yet is small and quiet enough to give a real sense of “getting away from it all”.

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Things To Do

Top of anyone`s list of things to do in Altinkum has to be visiting one of its three stunning beaches. All three are sandy, safe and are kept very clean. They slope gently into shallow, clam waters, which makes them perfect for families with small children. The activities and facilities available are the same as most well developed European beach resorts, with water sports including windsurfing, jet skiing and snorkeling. Sun-loungers and parasols are widely available and drinks and food are never far away. It is easy to see why most people don`t venture too far from the beach whilst in Altinkum, however the resort has much more to offer the traveller who can peel themselves from their sun bed.

Any holiday in Turkey would not be complete without a shopping trip, the Turkish way. In this respect Altinkum doesn`t disappoint. Along the pedestrianised seafront are many stalls and boutiques selling jewellery, souvenirs and gifts. This is a great place to test out your bartering skills and to pick up some mementos along the way. Further into town are many more delights for the avid shopper. Altinkum`s main shopping area surrounds Dolphin Square. Here you fill find endless bazaars and emporiums selling everything from fine hand woven rugs to counterfeit designer handbags. There is also a large shopping mall within close distance of Altinkum containing most of the expected and a lot of the unexpected shops and services.

Those looking for some history from their stay in Turkey are well situated in Altinkum. Regular bus services link Altinkum with the significant historic sites of the Temple of Apollo in Didyama, the ancient Roman ruins in Ephesus and the ancient spas in Pamukkale. Its position on the Aegean coast makes it a perfect base for exploring by boat the numerous historic sights throughout the region.

Dining & Nightlife

The majority of the restaurants in the resort cater for a largely British crowd and this is reflected both in their names and the food they offer. Along the seafront expect mainly British fare, however there are many hidden gems dotted around Dolphin square where you can find authentic Turkish cuisine at very reasonable prices. Self-caterers will find everything they need in the many supermarkets in the town centre. Restaurants and bars along the seafront are open well into the night and there are nightclubs for the party animals. Favourites in the region are Medusa and Dolphin bar. The resort is lively though not rowdy.

Altinkum is a great all-round destination, perfect for [4] last minute holidays as it offers a wide variety of attractions and activates that will satisfy even the most demanding of travellers.

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