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OUR Two Bedroomed apartment
in Turkey for sale .. It is in
Altinkum which is on the sunny Aegean
coast of Turkey .. and is ideally located in
the very popular resort of Altinkum.
Altinkum means 'Golden
Sands'.
Altinkum
is famous for its gently sloping sandy beaches fringing
crystal clear waters, Its two long crescent beaches lie
at each end of the resort, starting at the harbour and
finishing at a rocky headland promontory, so providing
over 1 km of beach's considered to be the best in Turkey.
There is a third beach, not suprisingly named "Third
Beach". which can be seen on the page "Pictures
of Altinkum and Beaches"
The sun-warmed waters along this beach are mainly shallow
for a couple of hundred metres and are ideal for both
supervised children and non-swimmers. Sunbeds on the sands
make it easy to relax in tan-building comfort, or if you
are feeling energetic canoes and pedaloes are available
for hire.
C ome
evening, Altinkum offers a huge choice of restaurants
and bars to suit every taste with most entertainment centred
around the two main squares and the bar streets.
In the height of summer the centre of the resort can become
very lively, so for that time of year we recommend that
families with young children choose accommodation away
from the centre of town.The
Mert apartment which we are selling fits this bill perfectly
as it is only a 10 minute gentle walk away from the beach
and tourist area, and is situated in an area loved by
its Turkish residents because it is in a lovely quiet
location with very friendly Turkish and foreign neighbours.
More About Altinkum
Like Bodrum and Kusadasi, its neighbours
on Turkey's south Aegean Coast, Altinkum is heavily frequented
by British holiday package tourists, but unlike these
other frenetic resorts Altinkum is small and quiet, making
it perfect for families with young children and those
seeking a relaxed, easy-going beach holiday.
 The
resort town's main attraction are its three long sandy
beaches, that stretch from the small harbour at one end
of a gently shelving bay to a rocky cliff at the other
end. Little wonder that the name Altinkum
means 'golden sands'.
In this resort devoted to leisure and pleasure, lazy
days on the beach, perhaps indulging in some watersports,
are the order of the day, while night time is spent trying
out the laid back restaurants and bars, many of them serving
up British fare and named for familiar English landmarks.
Those with a yen for sightseeing will find Altinkum perfectly
placed to visit two major ancient sites, the Temple of
Apollo at Didyama and the vast Roman ruins at Ephesus.
Shopping:
Shopping opportunities, in haggling Turkish
style, abound along the pedestrianised seafront of Altinkum,
which is packed with souvenir shops, jewellery stores
and boutiques selling copies of designer clothing.  The
main centre is Dolphin Square, and there is a modern shopping
complex called the Didyma Shopping Mall not far away.
Self-caterers will find all the provisions they need at
the two main supermarkets, Carriefour and Migros, between
the seafront and town centre.
Restaurants:
Altinkum is bursting with good restaurants
serving most forms of international cuisine, although
Turkish and traditional English predominates to cater
to the demand of holidaymakers. Most restaurant menus
indicate prices in Sterling, and many are even willing
to accept Pounds in payment.
With such a feast of eateries it is difficult to single
out any particular establishment, but for the best of
British it is hard to beat Ali Babas for friendliness,
price and quality. Barneys Restaurant prides itself in
introducing visitors to the delights of Turkish cuisine.
For a family group or party of varied tastes opt for The
Grand Restaurant in Dolphin Square, where the menu consists
of Turkish, Indian, Chinese and English dishes, all of
high standard.
Nightlife:
While it is no way near as rowdy as the major Turkish
resorts, and those who wish to indulge will find plenty
of after-dark entertainment and fun in Altinkum, where
nightlife is centred mainly in Dolphin Square and in the
bars along the sea front promenade. Everything from disco
dancing, karaoke and belly-dancing to bingo and pool is
on offer, the entertainment fuelled by cheap drinks and
cocktails. Clubbers are catered for during the height
of the summer season at Medusa, an open-air night club
that is regarded as Altinkum's most hectic party point.
Another hot favourite for young people is the Dolphin
Bar.
Activities:
There are sunbeds and umbrellas aplenty to rent on Altinkum's
lovely beaches, where the turquoise waters shelve gently
allowing for safe bathing.  Those
who are more energetic can try their hand at windsurfing,
jet-skiing, pedaloes, a banana boat ride or perhaps a
scuba diving lesson: all these activities and more are
available on the beaches. A variety of tours, boat trips
and excursions to surrounding resorts, towns and historic
sites are available, or visitors can hop on a dolmus (mini-bus)
and explore on their own places like the Roman ruins at
Ephesus, the Pamukkale spas and calcium deposits, or the
lively resorts of Kusadasi and Bodrum.
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The
Mert apartment Block Entrance .. on right of picture..
Index to Pages
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Apartment
Pictures and information
Pictures
of Altinkum & beaches
Weather
in Altinkum
A
Guide to Altinkum
Reviews
of Altinkum from Holiday Makers
The Apartment
Living Room ...
The Apartment
balcony...
View
of Apartment Balcony from ground level...
Writing on 14/09/2007 to a major tour
operator..
A holiday maker from Northumberland said...
Great place for all ages to enjoy, people
very friendly although some people can be put off by hassle
when shopping but plenty bargains to be had.
Having been to marmaris and gumbet previous
years food and drinks do seem to be dearer in altinkum
but its still good value for your money.we ate at several
different places and never once had a bad meal.
The golfbar served great pizzas and had
good atmosphere and sunday lunch in valentines was huge!
Cheers bar, ege bar and swanlake are all in Dolphin square
and fun places to enjoy your nights.
excursions we did were an all inclusive
boat trip which was great way to top up tan, we had great
fun as our boat was full of scousers , geordies and manx
who all mixed well. we went to both the didim waterpark
and the kusadasi waterpark and had good time at both .
Kusadasi waterpark is huge and has lots
of great slides for adults, make sure you check times
for dolphin shows when you enter though as the day we
went there was only one show on and we missed it! you
can book to swim with the dolphins but its usually after
5.30pm which is when organised trips tend to leave.
the food at both waterparks was awful
and expensive but you cant take food or drinks in with
you so you have to put up with it. the main beach in altinkum
is gorgeous but at peak time it gets very crowded,
we went to 3rd beach a couple of times
where it doesnt get as crowded and the beds ,parasols
are free.
The PENGUIN BAR offer transport to and
from 3rd beach all you have to do is ask your accomodation
receptionist to phone them and they will pick you up,
the food and drink at penguin bar is great , and they
will drop you back at your hotel when you want to leave.
we love ALTINKUM and are going back in
october this year , cant wait !
Review based on a trip in August 2007
Dining
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