Altinkum is on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Like its neighbours, Bodrum and Kusadasi, Altinkum is largely frequented by British holidaymakers. But, unlike the other two, Altinkum is quieter and therefore perfect for families looking for a relaxing beach holiday.
Altinkum is on Turkey’s Aegean coast.
Like its neighbours, Bodrum and Kusadasi,
Altinkum is largely frequented by British holidaymakers. But, unlike the other
two, Altinkum is quieter and therefore perfect for families looking for a
relaxing beach holiday.
Altinkum’s main attractions are its
three long sandy beaches that stretch from the small harbour at one end of a
gently shelving bay to a rocky cliff at the other end.
The main order of the day here is lazy
days on the beach and a few water sports. During the evening you can relax in
one of the many restaurants and bars, many of which serve up British fare.
But if you also want to see but more of
Turkey’s history, Altinkum is perfectly placed to visit the two major ancient
sites, the Temple of Apollo at Didyama and the vast Roman ruins at Ephesus.
Altinkum enjoys a typical Mediterranean
climate with mild winters and hot summers.
Showers are unlikely in the summer months, but the rainfall is quite
high in winter.
The average monthly temperatures are:
|
°C |
Jan |
Feb |
May |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Day |
14 |
14 |
17 |
21 |
25 |
30 |
33 |
32 |
29 |
24 |
19 |
16 |
|
Night |
6 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
14 |
18 |
21 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
In the town itself, most of the
shopping happens along the pedestrianised seafront which abounds with souvenir
shops, jewellery stores and boutiques selling designer copies.
Further into town is Dolphin Square and
there is a modern shopping complex called the Didyma Shopping Mall not far away
if you need more shops. For those on self-catering breaks, all the provisions
you need can be found in one of the two Supermarkets, Gima and Migros.
If you enjoy haggling with the locals,
there is a large weekly market held on Saturdays.
If all of that is still not enough for
you, a thirty minute drive along the Kusadasi road will bring you to an out of
town outlet shopping centre offering plenty of bargains.
While Altinkum is not as rowdy as the
major Turkish resorts, those who wish to indulge will find plenty of nightlife
centred mainly in Dolphin Square and in the bars along the sea front promenade.
You will find everything from disco
dancing and karaoke to belly-dancing and bingo.
Here are a few hot spots you might like
to try:
·
Ege Bar
·
Medusa Night Club (open air)
·
Ignite Bar
·
Parasol Bar
Although there are many things to see
and do in Altinkum, you may want to venture further afield to see more of what
this part of Turkey has to offer.
Here is a selection of places to visit:
·
Ephesus
·
Pamukkale Spas
·
Adaland Aqua Park, Kusadasi
·
Bodrum
·
Bodrum castle
·
Izmir
·
Kuasdasi
·
Cesme
·
5 Island boat trip
It is not advisable to drink the tap
water in Altinkum, bottled water is widely available. The area is relatively
crime free but you should exercise the usual precautions with your valuables
especially when in crowded areas.
