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The main beach in Altinkum (often referred to as First Beach) is a large bay of golden sand with incredibly shallow waters which makes this beach highly popular.

There  are  two other  sandy bays, the one to the left-hand side  is broken   by   a   headland   but   can  be accessed by the beachfront promenade. Watersports are plentiful here so there is always something to watch or participate in.

Altinkum receives a high number of repeat guests as well as being a sought after destination by Turkish holidaymakers. Dolphin Square no longer exists but the Tea Garden still remains and is a great place to sit whilst familiarizing yourself with the resort and watching the world go by.

The Saturday Bazaar is also at the top end of the town plus the old town of Didim and the ruins of Branchidai at Didyma, the site of an ancient temple which has been excavated since 1873, with wonderfully preserved inscriptions including the head of Medusa.
Altinkum has developed into a lively destination with plenty to do night and day which is why we have chosen accommodation to suit all tastes, both close to the centre and a little further back. The sights of Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Bodrum are additional attractions easily accessible from Altinkum.
And for those seeking a more permanent move or a perfect place to stay for a while, Altinkum offers its residents a low-cost, high standard of living, low taxation rates, offshore investment opportunities, excellent medical facilities, a practically non-existent crime rate and, most importantly, no language barrier as almost everybody speaks English. Getting around is easy to as highways link all of the major towns and cities.

There are two international airports close by. The airports near Altinkum are in Bodrum, Izmir. The distances are 50 miles to Bodrum and 75 miles to Izmir Adnan Menderes.

Akbuk is a place to stay for holiday makers who like to take quiet laid back holidays. From the beach looking north, you have beautiful views of green mountains that cradle the village and bay of Akbuk.
Many people who have come from big cities to visit Akbuk have made decisions to retire here. There are plans for quite a bit of development of the next few years but given the building restriction and preservation order this resort is set to become exclusive to people seeking idyllic holiday homes.
The whole bay along the sea-front (approx 6km), is lined with trees and straight ahead of you; there are fantastic views of Bodrum peninsula. To the right you will find Akbuk's little harbour, making it an ideal place to walk before or after your evening meal. The beach is dotted with sandy coves that lend themselves to sunny days of sun-bathing. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, with fantastic views of the bay overlooking the Aegean Sea.

You and your family can relax and watch the sunset as you enjoy your evening meal. There are some bars and discos nearby if you feel like a drink or dancing the night away. Shopping for groceries, you will find mini-markets and under cover markets again only a few minutes walk away. Akbuk is approximately a 25 minute drive to Altinkum. There is a regular bus service (dolmuse) that will take you to Altinkum (approximately 80p).

Bodrum

Bodrum is probably one of the prettiest seaside resort towns on the South Aegean coastline. It's the most international of Turkey's summer towns and is renowned for its foreign restaurants, party town atmosphere and bohemian lifestyle. Situated between Kusadasi ( to the north ) and Marmaris (to the south) it lies at the neck of a large peninsula that incorporates such villages as Turgutreis, Bitez, Yalikavak and many other charming fishing villages.
Located on the southeastern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula, the town is built on twin bays separated by the massive Castle of St. Peter. Tiny, white soapbox houses, characteristic of Bodrum, rise from the town and carpet the surrounding hills and mountains. Shadows of the Greek island of Kos are visible on the distant horizon.

Bodrum has something to offer everyone whether it be feasting, drinking, dancing, shopping, sunbathing, sailing or sightseeing – day or night, Bodrum never stands still. On the west side of the harbour, you will find the more up-market part of Bodrum, where millionaire yachts jostle for gaps in the Yacht Marina. All along this side, you will find restaurants and bars with a slightly more ‘sedate' and sophisticated atmosphere where you can survey the unique wooden gullets (sailing boats) returning from their day's voyage. The centre of the harbour is the focal point in Bodrum. The pedestrianised bazaar area is a maze of narrow winding streets crammed with shops, restaurants and bars.