Altinkum Overview Altinkum means "golden sands" and the beaches speak for themselves. Altinkum stretches along the beach and the main village area is only a short walk from the beachfront, promenade and harbour. Great restaurants,cafes and bars,excellent shopping, vibrant markets and friendly faces make up this lovely town. There are plenty of activities for both young and old in Altinkum and the surounding area, boat trips on the Aegean coast are a must. Altinkum is ideally situated for those who want to travel and explore some of the fabulous sites Turkey has on offer. Nearby towns of Izmir, Kusadasi and Bodrum are interesting and most definitely worth a visit. Famous Roman ruins, the Pamukkale spas, beautiful countryside and much more are only a short drive away.

Altinkum is a thriving family orientated resort approximately one hour's drive from Bodrum airport. There are three clean beaches surrounded by pleasant, long promenades with many well established restaurants offering varied menus. The Dolphin Square, a five minute walk from the apartment, is the commercial centre of the resort offering a range of restaurants, bars and shops selling goods at reasonable prices. Along the beach is the opportunity to fish, swim, take a pleasure cruise, a ferry to Bodrum or just to soak up the sun. From this centre you can make use of the good public transport to visit the temple of Apollo or explore some of the historical sites such as the ancient city of Ephesus. For those who wish to dance the night away there are a number of excellent night clubs, the main one is called Medusa.