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Turkey has numerous beautiful resorts along the Aegean coast. Altinkum is one such small resort town on the shores of the Aegean Sea; it is only 90 mins transfer from Bodrum Airport. The town has got its name after the golden sand on its beaches. Altinkum means “golden sands”. The magnificent beaches of golden sand gently shelving into the shimmering turquoise blue water of the Aegean Sea is an enchanting sight. Altinkum resort has 3 beaches.

The main beach has plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for basking on the beach. Or you can go swimming in the nice, clear blue water of the Aegean Sea. Plenty of water sports are also available; kids enjoy going on the pedal boats. There are pleasurable boat trips that take you around the bay.

Apart from swimming and basking on the beach, there is plenty of sight seeing you can do. There are numerous interesting ancient sites you can visit near Altinkum. A short 10 mins journey from the resort center is the Temple of Apollo where you will see the famous head of Medusa adorned with snakes; and you will be astonished with the size of the columns here.

If you want longer day out visit, go to see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the ruins of Ephesus. It is a well-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and gives you a feeling of what life was like in Roman times. It is stated that the Virgin Mary, at the end of her life, came to Ephesus accompanied by St. Paul. Also St. John is stated to have survived the final yrs of his life here and after his death, a shrine, the Basilica of St. John was located over his grave.

You can take a boat trip to the Greek island of Samos soon as Didim Yacht Marina opens in April. Samos lies at the north-eastern part of the Aegean Sea. Visitors are enchanted to see the charming mountainous landscape of Samos with the necessary beauty of the nature and the historical spread all over the island. It is a one-of-a-kind experience. Or perhaps you will enjoy a walk around the beautiful Bafa Lake nearby; it has a magnificent mountain backdrop.

Visit the Didim Aqua Park, merely out and about of Altinkum resort; the Aqua Park was built in 2004 and is very popular. For relaxation and entertainment, there are a massive number of restaurants and waterfront bars open until around midnight; afterwards the celebration atmosphere moves to nightclubs. It can get lively in high time of year when the holiday spirit is in full swing. There are numerous good hotels at Altinkum resort.want vacation 26/02/09 Altinkum Didim Today News