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Altinkum is a picturesque 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.

Details of the resort, beach and eateries in relation to the villa


Map of the Turkish coast showing Bodrum airport (transfer time only 65 minutes),
position of the resort plus historical sites

Altinkum beauty spot


Altinkum beauty spot


Altinkum beauty spot

Altinkum beauty spot

Aphrodisias theatre,
Aphrodisias was named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love

Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site and attraction in south-western Turkey in the Denizli Province

The site of some very hot springs, and it is the water from one of these springs, with its large mineral content — chalk in particular — that created Pamukkale.

Ephesus is believed to be the city of Seven Sleepers. Seven sleepers, who were persecuted because of their belief in God, slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. They are considered to be saints by Muslims and their tale is told in Qur'an.