About Altinkum, Turkey and the local area, its history and culture, access and other useful information.

Altinkum is a pretty resort located on the shores of the Aegean sea in Turkey with three main beaches. The name Altinkum means 'golden sand'. Altinkum is popular with both British and Turkish tourists. The main beaches at Altinkum gently disappear into the calm Aegean sea making the beaches ideal for experienced swimmers and beginners alike.

Eating out.
Altinkum has a range of bars and restaurants offering a range of Turkish and British food. The beach restaurants tend to cater mostly for British tourists. Further afield in Didim, there is a selection of very good authentic Turkish restaurants.

Access.
Altinkum is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bodrum Airport and 1 hour 45 minutes from Izmir Airport.

Culture and history.
Didyma (Didim) is located in the village of Yenihisar. 4 km Inland from the coast called Altinkum (Golden sand) and 15 kms south of Akköy, near Soke. Didyma was actually a sacred site and not a city, in whose centre was a great temple built in the name of the sun god Apollo. Read more about Didim and ancient Turkey at Wikipedia here (Opens in new window)

The locals are very friendly and welcoming, making you feel at home, and more often than not speak good English (and are eager to learn more!). The area is green and peaceful with an easy access to the livelier main beach front.