Altinkum is a small popular resort situated on the Aegean coast which is part of Didim in Turkey. The name of the resort translates to golden sand and this resort certainly lives up to its name with three long smooth golden beaches, the sea is shallow for quite a long way out which is ideal for families with children who like to have a cooling time in the sea whilst their parents soak up the sun.

Altinkum caters for simply everyone as during the day its a quiet relaxing resort and by night is livened up by the numerous bars scattered around the resort. For tourists looking for a quiet holiday there are family aimed bars with fun atmospheres and light music, for tourists looking for a lively night out there are bars with a more fast pace aswell as nightclubs including an open air nightclub with very lively music and shows. You must visit dolphin square and beach front after dinner to see all the entertainment because this is the most popular places for tourist.

As for restaurants not to worry for the fussy eaters as every restaurant offers a full english menu with light snacks or roast dinners and has many fast foods that offer fresh food daily. For the more adventurous tourists all restaurants offer traditional Turkish cuisine which you musnt pass up as it is very tasty indeed. In the centre of Altinkum you wil find a shopping centre with cash machines available just outside which you will find is a great convenience to all.

The turkish people working around the resort are very hospitable and eager to please and most speak good english so you can definatly have things exactly the way you want. Altinkum has a delightful marina full to the brim of boats waiting to take you away for the day on a trip around the beautiful bays and various islands and beaches surrounding Altinkum and golf course projest that will come soon.

The boat will stop at various intervals allowing you to get off and dive into the clear waters or to just relax and soak up the sun on the deck where waiters will gladly bring you refreshments.You can find Altinkum pictures by visiting our gallery photos pages that you will love. Altinkum is a friendly family resort with many visitors returning year after year. The local people are friendly and love the English tourists.

You will get to know them quickly and they enjoy nothing better than chatting over a glass of Turkey's famous 'apple tea'. Don’t be surprised if you return year after year to visit your new found friends in Altinkum Turkey.

The holiday resort of Altinkum has also been recommended by World Health Council because of its lovely climate, low rate of humidity and lovely sand. Altinkum is also a good place to visit for those suffering from asthma. Also has many health services this days that offers many services.

Altinkum Didim has been one of the most popular package holiday destinations for many years. The combination of sand and sightseeing give Altinkum Didim a uniquely broad appeal and for an all in beach holiday Altinkum Beach must be considered one of the best of the Turkish holiday resorts. You cannot miss lovely Akbuk bay and Temple of Apollo that offers clear history about Medusa.

Those looking for more peaceful resorts should head to the Altinkum Didim on their next holiday trip to Turkey and see Golden Sand beach in Altinkum. Ephesus, Miletos and Priene is can be booked by any travel agents because offers weekly trips to other resorts from Altinkum.

Dont forget to visit beach front if you want to see some great dance shows with many bars and clubs that you will love...!