Areas of interest

Didim

Didim is a rapidly growing holiday resort with beautiful beaches, ancient towns, culture and climate attracting tourists from all over the world. It is located some 20 minutes away from Akbuk and offers all sorts of shopping opportunities with many modern shops and markets to explore. The biggest and best place for a weekly shopping trip is Gima in Didim.

In addition, the 'Temple of Apollo', a Turkish historic site, is well worth a visit, now having been excavated and partially restored. It is probably the most impressive at sunset, setting off the scale of its impressive columns. The great snake-adorned head of Medusa, unfortunately, now cracked after falling to the ground, possibly from an earthquake several centuries ago, still does provide a wonderful photo opportunity.

A new marina is being built in Didim and there are plans for further development to include sea sports, golf course and much more.

Altinkum

Altinkum is only 15 minutes from Akbuk and is a beach lovers paradise. Many of the beaches are little more than private secluded bays. The main beach is a large bay of golden sand with incredibly shallow, clear water, ideal for children.

The town is lively in the evening offering countless bars, restaurants, and nightclubs along the main seafront promenade.

Around Altinkum, there are many things to keep you busy, from an Aqua Park just outside of Altinkum, with local buses to and from, many local boat tours, including the local 5 island tour and also day trips over to Bodrum which gives time to either soak up the sun or do some serious shopping, or perhaps do some sightseeing.

Other Areas

There are numerous 'places of interest' within a couple of hours drive from the apartment. If you prefer the comfort of a coach tour, Altinkum companies offer day trips to some of these places including:

-Places of Historical Interest (Ephesus, House Of the Virgin, Priene, Miletos and Alinda)

-Places of Natural Interest (Dilek MilliParki near Kusadasi, Lake Bafa and Pamukale)

-Other Resorts nearby Kusadasi and Bodrum, including Bodrum Castle.

Closeby are the small villages of Yesilkent, Kazikli, Bozbuk and Denizkoy which are relatively small in size but definitely worth exploring. Around the area lagoon area at Yesilkent, Lizards, pelicans and flamingo's can be observed.