Altinkum is a resort town located on the shore of the Aegean sea in Turkey. The name "Altinkum" translates to "golden sand". The town has three main beaches. Altinkum is popular with British and Turkish tourists.

There is a range of bars and restaurants offering a range of Turkish and British food. The beach-side restaurants tend to cater mostly for British Tourists. Further afield in Didim, there is a selection of authentic Turkish restaurants.

The Temple of Apollo is only a short 10 minute journey from the resort centre. Altinkim It is located near many other ancient sites, including Miletos and Ephesus. The new Didim Marinaproject, expected to be completed in 2009 will be the largest on the coasts of Turkey, and provide visitors with an American style shopping centre, restaurants, supermarket, gym & fitness centre, cultural office, banks, swimming pool and children’s facilities as well as offering berthing for up to 620 yachts. You can read about Altinkum and Yacht Marina's latest news by visiting Didim Today Altinkum's local online newspaper.

Altinkum is 1 hour 30 minutes transfer from Bodrum Airport and 1 hour 45 minutes from Izmir Airport.

Villas in Altinkum, Turkey
Map of Turkey - Road map of Altinkum area
Property to buy in Altinkum Turkey