Area Discription - Turkey, Aegean Sea Coast, Altinkum

If you want the perfect holiday destination then look no further than Altinkum, situated amongst stunning scenery on a large shallow bay of the beautiful blue Aegean Sea.

Altinkum (which translates as 'golden sands') offers something for everyone. The promenade is alive with shops, bars, clubs and restaurants and families can safely enjoy the sandy beaches.

If you tire of lazing around, try some of the many water sports and pleasure cruises or even a Turkish Bath. Try the Dolmus mini bus system for easy, cheap, local trawl and ferries run regular trips to other local heaches and to Rodrum.

Shopaholics will be in their element especially at the Saturday Bazaar at Didum (2k inland) where you can haggle for a wide range of goods.

The area is steeped in history and the temple of Apollo, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Bodrum are not to be missed. The climate is warm and sunny, food is superb, the prices are reasonable and the people are friendly, what more could you want?