Altinkumis vastly becoming bigger and more popular every year with the season lasting longer then ever before restaurants / bars opening throughout the season. Altinkum is truly a 'Turkish Jewel' in the crown. friendly atmosphere 'laid back' locals and welcoming attitudes towards tourists. Don't be surprised if you return year after year to visit your newfound friends!
Altinkummeans 'golden sands' and when you see the beaches you'll know exactly how it got its name, being one of the best beaches on the Aegean coast, crystal clear turquoise sea that gently shelves. Altinkum beach is ideal for children with Flag system and lifeguards in place. So a truley safe place for children to be and for parents to relax. Didim, the area where Altinkum is located, is shaped as a peninsula surrounding Mugla on the east coast with huge inlet of Akbuk, the Aegean sea on the west and east coast, Lake Bafa and the Menderes River on the northern coast. It takes about an hour by car from Bodrum, Milas Airport.
If you like beaches then there are 3 beautiful sandy beaches available to you, if your a shopaholic, then you can feed your addiction at the local Didem market where you will find the hussle and bussle of locals and tourists. After a long day of shopping you can then relax and take time out at one of many restauarants, bars and think of the evening ahead.
