Altinkum, Turkey
Please
note the locations shown on this map are
approximate.
Lying on the sunny
Aegean coast is the popular resort of
Altinkum. Famous for its gently sloping
sandy beaches fringing crystal clear
waters, Altinkum means 'Golden Sands'.
Its two long crescent beaches lie at
each end of the resort, starting at the
harbour and finishing at a rocky
headland promontory, so providing over 1
km of beach.
The sun-warmed waters
along this beach are mainly shallow for
a couple of hundred metres and are ideal
for both supervised children and
non-swimmers. Sunbeds on the sands make
it easy to relax in tan-building
comfort, or if you are feeling energetic
canoes and pedaloes are available for
hire.
Come evening, Altinkum
offers a huge choice of restaurants and
bars to suit every taste with most
entertainment centred around the two
main squares and the bar street. In the
height of summer the centre of the
resort can become very lively, so for
that time of year we recommend that
families with young children choose
accommodation away from the centre of
town.
Sightseeing & Activities
Altinkum isn't just
about lazing in the sunshine, as there
is plenty to do during both the day
and evening. Even if history was never
your thing at school you can't ignore
the ancient world when you stay here
as Altinkum is close to many
fascinating ancient sites where you
can almost feel the past. Nearby is
the small resort of Didim with the
Temple of Apollo where the famous
snake-adorned head of Medusa stands,
and the sheer size of the columns is
truly amazing. For a longer day-out
visit the inspiring ruins of Ephesus,
one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world. Or for something
completely different you could take a
boat trip to the Greek island of Samos,
or perhaps enjoy a walk around the
nearby beautiful Bafa Lake with its
magnificent mountain backdrop.
Coach
Transfers
Bodrum Airport to
Altinkum:
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £94 (One way); Minibus for up
to 7 people £109 (One Way).
