Altinkum, Turkey
Located on the Aegean Coast , Altinkum Turkey is an increasingly popular resort with families looking for a relaxed and easy going holiday. The Didim Tourism Association reported that in 2009 80% of the 67,290 visitors to Altinkum Turkey were British and Altinkum Turkey has fast become a favourite with sun seeking Brits.
The literal translation of Altinkum is "Golden Sands" and with its three beaches it offers everything from water sports to lazing the day away on a sun lounger, the perfect setting to enjoy the endless Summer in Altinkum Turkey. Altinkum Turkey is a fun and vibrant holiday destination which offers something for all the family. There is plenty to keep the children entertained in Altinkum Turkey with swings and slides in Dolphin Square as well as an aqua park just five minutes away from Altinkum Turkey and a funfair on the hill to entertain the children in the evening. Behind the stretching beaches and Turquoise sea, Altinkum, Turkey also has lots to offer in the way of shopping, sight-seeing, restaurants and bars to try the local and international cuisine. Altinkum Turkey offers a huge array of daytime activities, including water sports, Turkish baths, jeep safaris and boat trips! Shopping is also a favourite pastime in Alinkum Turkey and a market is held in Altinkum on a Saturday selling everything from fresh fruit to household wares. It is definitely worth a visit but remember to haggle for your goods, the Turkish vendors definitely expect it, and usually enjoy it!
For those who like to explore, Altinkum Turkey is just minutes away from a world of history and culture with the Temple of Apollo housing the infamous head of Medusa ornamented with snakes, and for less than £1 admission fee, you can spend a few hours exploring the temple and the grounds, leaving extra time to look around the traditional carpet shops, which is an experience in itself. A little further a-field are the ruins of Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
There are a great selection of restaurants on the front in Altinkum Turkey, which between them serve Turkish, Chinese and Indian food, along with fish and chips, fresh fish, and more. Along the front in Altinkum Turkey there is a huge selection of bars catering for all musical tastes, of which some provide bingo, kareoke and quizzes! There are even three open air discos, the largest and most popular being Medusa located near to the 2nd beach which starts to get busy around 11pm, sometimes going on until 5am! For those who prefer something a little more relaxing it is a must to visit the tea gardens in Altinkum Turkey, with views over the sea, and the sunset and following moonlight make the view incredibly picturesque.
Altinkum Turkey is served by three airports those being Bodrum just 1 hour away, Izmir 2 hours away and Dalaman a little further at 3 hours away making it a hotspot for families to return again and again each year. The nearest airport to Altinkum is Bodrum International Airport. There are several weekly flights to Bodrum from many UK airports, depending on the time of year, with more being added. Once you have arrived in Altinkum Turkey it is very easy to get around. The ‘dolmus’ service is a cheap and easy option for transport and the services run along a number of routes, and you jump on and off as you wish, paying a flat fee per head, usually along the lines of around 40p. If you wish to travel elsewhere, travelling by sea is just as easy, if not easier, than by road. Just go to any of the beaches to find out more about boat runs to Bodrum or the neighboring Greek Islands.
There is both public and private investment in Altinkum Turkey and the area has had a recent addition of a new marina which has brought a wealth of new facilities to Altinkum Turkey. A new golf course has been planned for Altinkum Turkey and further additions including a cinema and a cultural centre have been completed. With standard living costs lower than the UK, very friendly and hospitable people, a climate to be envious of and a range of things to see and do to keep all the family entertained Altinkum Turkey has something for everyone.
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