Altinkum is a friendly resort and you will find the locals 'laid back' and relaxed in their attitude towards tourists. You will get to know them quickly and they will enjoy nothing better than chatting over a glass of Turkey's famous apple tea. Don't be surprised if you return year after year to visit your newfound friends!
ALTINKUM means “golden sands” and with its beaches which gently shelve into the inviting turquoise blue Aegean, you will soon see how the resort got its name. Altinkum enjoys excellent beach life and a wide variety of water sports - or pedalos for those who prefer a slower pace of life. Sun beds and umbrellas are available for rent and once settled, there will be no need for you to move until sunset. You can discover the beaches, natural coves and bays better by boat trips, organised daily from the harbour in summer season, which starts end of April. Water sports, diving courses, fishing tours also available.
The weather is wonderful early season, April & May - then it starts to get HOT!
In July & August it is usually 35-40'C
Didim is shaped as a peninsula surrounding Mugla on the east coast with huge inlet of Akbuk town, Aegean sea on the west and east coast, Lake Bafa and the Menderes River on the northern coast. 106 km's to Aydin provenience, 53 km' to Söke town, 73 km's to Kusadasi, 110 km's to Bodrum.
Didim itself is very close to ancient towns and natural wonders compared to most of the holiday resorts of Turkey. You can discover the whole of the area with local travel agents who have organised tours to Lake Bafa, Akköy village, Didyma-Miletos-Priene, Söke Market, Kusadasi Market, Bodrum, Ephesus-Virgin Mary's House, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Dalyan etc...
The Local Market of Didim is held on Saturdays and can be visited by local transport, which runs every 5 minutes from Altinkum town centre, or take a 25 minute walk.
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