Here in Altinkum there are
ancient sites and natural wonders right on your doorstep!
Altinkum Beach and its clear turquoise sea are perfect for families & -beach lovers - the sandy beach and shallow waters, plenty of cafes for lunch &
refreshments. There are many other beaches here too - Second and Third Beaches are the best known but there are plenty of others tucked away in
little coves, some best reached by boat or by private car.
The Temple of Apollo is an amazing historical site (once the biggest temple in the Greek Empire, now a dramatic ruin) and you can get there easily by
bus - entrance just 2 lira per person. Further afield, Priene and Miletos were once thriving towns (Miletos a port although now kilometres inland) and are remarkable for history buffs. A private car or organised tour is your best way to visit, as with world-famous Ephesus, near Kusadasi.
Nature-lovers will appreciate Bafa Lake with its spectacular scenery (also home to another ancient site, Herakleia) and Dilek / Davutlar National
Park. Once again these are best by car or organised tour.
World-famous Bodrum, summer playground for Turkey’s elite, is worth a look - it offers historic Bodrum Castle + the fascinating Museum of
Underwater Archeology, the remains of the original Mausoleum (built as a giant tomb for King Mausolus), a yacht marina and plenty of classy shops
and discos! Bus, ferry or organised tour.
Also not to be missed are a Turkish Night, with traditional food, music and dancing - belly dancing and folk dancing are both amazing - and a Turkish
Bath or Hamam. Turkish nights are often run by hotels and restaurants, while Turkish Baths can be found throughout Altinkum - also both can be
organised by a good tour company.
