Altinkum Holidays – Family beach resort close to Bodrum
Altinkum is an attractive family resort offering quality beach holidays in the Bodrum region of Turkey. Spacious sandy beaches are set on a wide scenic bay. An attractive traffic-free promenade has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Soft sand, safe swimming, beautifully clear water and a relaxing holiday atmosphere make Altinkum a popular family holiday choice. Altinkum holidays offer plenty of variety. The original fishing village retains considerable character and has a nice collection of old-style Turkish cafes. The modern resort centre boasts excellent fish restaurants and enjoyable nightlife. An Altinkum holiday can easily include trips into atmospheric Bodrum for shopping and nightlife. Also popular are boat trips to the lively beach resort of Kusadasi. You can search and book holidays in Altinkum online.
 

Beaches & Diving

There are numerous golden sand beaches around Altinkum allowing you to choose if you want to drive to a more remote location of stick to the excellent quality local beach. Also the main beach has been awarded a blue flag for the cleanness of the water making safe for am family holiday. With clear, warm Mediterranean water diving off the coast of Turkey is some of the best in Europe and the local Oskenos diving school caters for beginners through to dive masters. The sea life is diverse and you can expect to see octopuses, lobsters, a myriad of fish and even dolphins.

Shopping

Altinkum runs a large traditional market each Saturday and it is well worth a visit to pick up gifts for those back home as well as items you can't get in the UK. As the market also caters for locals it sells fruit and vegetables as well as traditional handicrafts. If you are looking for more chic shopping then an outlet shopping centre is a thirty minute drive from Altinkum on the road to Kusadasi.

Activities
There are a multitude of other activities in and around Altinkum including tennis, golf, hiking during the cooler seasons and visiting a traditional Turkish bath. This are an experience everyone visiting the country should have and it is something the Turkish have practised for centuries.

Horse Riding
Horse Ranch, called 'Pegasus' is a centre of Horse Riding Trips in Altinkum that is situated near the Third beach. Pegasus in Altinkum offers riding trips with several paths, where visitor stop by the sea where they can cool off and can have lunch.

Nightlife

With numerous bars, restaurants and cafes Altinkum is not short on choice. Being a waterside town fresh fish and local produce is easily found however if you are looking for something a little closer to home there are Chinese, Italian and the normal fast food restaurants. There are plenty of traditional tavernas or bars to choose from in the evening and whiling away a week or two here is simple!

Weather in Altinkum - Explore the Aegean Sea area

Altinkum is one of those resorts that appeals to families. It is quiet, safe and has long wide beaches with plenty of space for kids to explore in a clean and safe environment. The water is crystal clear and shallow and the beaches wide with golden sand. The weather here is hot and dry, much like the rest of the Mediterranean, so remember to bring sunscreen in the summer months. Temperatures usually reach highs of 35C and can be stifling, but with the resort set up to ensure a pleasant environment for all, drinks and refreshments are available on the beach.