ALTINKUM lies on the western coast of turkey surrounded by the agean sea.
Altinkum is one of the smaller resorts and by far the cheapest than that of Bodrum, kusadasi. It boasts wonderful beaches that stretch for miles with lovely golden sands and still turquoise blue water. Infact altinkum means golden sands. The beaches are ideal for all the family are gently sloping and safe for the kids. There are plenty of snack bars for tea, coffee and cold soft drinks. Once on the beach there is plenty for you to do.
If you like water sports try out the jet skies water skiing wind surfing and the great banana boat rides or if you prefer just sunbathing and watching the world go by.

  As well as the beaches there are shops , bars, and restaurants all along the beach area all ready to cater for your every need. There are also jewellers boutiques and souvenir shops, oh and remember to haggle it’s a tradition and can be fun.

  Once the evening starts to close in your ready for the night life while it’s not as loud as other Turkish resorts its still a great night out. The night life is mainly in dolphin square as well as the other bars along the seafront. You can try the karaoke bars, or join in with the traditional belly dancers, play bingo etc. But what ever you choose to do you will have a great night. In the summer season we also have the Medusa open air night club. What more can you ask for. Drinking and dancing to your favourite songs and looking at the stars it’s a great night out and the club looks over the beach, how fantastic.

  There is also a lunar park (FUNFAIR) with great rides catering for all ages. Maybe try your hand at the side stalls and win yourself a gift. It’s a great day and the kids will love it. You can find the lunar park between the harbour and third beach. Let your hair down and enjoy.
Around a ten minute drive from altinkum you can find the aqua park. It’s a whole day out were you can go on the different water slides there is also one in kusadasi were your able to swim with dolphins. It’s a great fun day for all the family.

  Up and coming projects are a new marina now being constructed, which will cater for all types of boats especially sailing boats will be finished in 2009. Plans have also been submitted and accepted by the local council to build golf courses in didim and surrounding areas. So get your caddies ready and maybe we will see you at the 19th hole.

  There is a great Saturday markets were you can purchase a full range of clothing including leather goods. Also, fresh produce, fresh fish, and lots more all at a fraction of the price in the UK.
In between shopping how about trying a traditional Turkish pancake and a glass of traditional çay (tea) sit down and take in the array of colours and aromas of the spices
Of which there are many. Once again remember to haggle. You can get there by dolmus(local bus service) or taxi or under your own steam if you so wish. But I can assure you it will be a great and enjoyable trip.

   If you want to hire a car or mini bus so you can get out and about there are many car hire firms or even mopeds you will need your current driving licence to use these services and, NO1 TURKISH HOMES CAN ARRANGE THIS FOR YOU IF YOU REQUIRE.
There are lots of places to visit of historical beauty in turkey, pumakalle, Ephesus, priene, baffa lake, bodrum, kusadasi,and izmir to name but a few. And right on our doorstep is Apollo temple. There are good tour operators here for you to book your days out and are very well priced. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON