ABOUT TURKEY 

“The Aegean Coast has the most beautiful sky and the best climate in the world”

Herodotus “The Father of History” 

Turkey is a fascinating country with a population of 65 million. The capital city is Ankara, which has everything from golden beaches and turquoise seas, to rich agricultural lands and ski resorts. Turkey is also self-sufficient in its food produce.

Its neighboring countries are Bulgaria, Greece, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Armenia and Georgia.

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ALTINKUM

With its gently shelving beaches, tranquil blue seas, stunning mountain ranges, a Mediterranean climate & mouth watering cuisine, combined with the genuine warmth and hospitality of its people, Altinkum is truly a paradise .

Altinkum, meaning “Golden Sand” is an established holiday resort, welcoming over 1 million visitors in 2005. Just 1 hour & 15 mins drive from Bodrum airport and 2 hours from Izmir airport.

Investment reports and television programmers such as ‘A Place in the Sun’ have highlighted the huge growth potential for investors into Turkey, resulting in property and land being snapped up rapidly. There is still plenty of choice, however, the prices are obviously increasing. With investment by the Turkish Government into our roads, gardens, new golf courses and marinas, Altinkum is fast becoming the top property hotspot to buy your dream home in the sun.

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DIDIM

Didim is shaped as a peninsula surrounding Mugla on the east coast. The huge inlet of Akbuk town from the Aegean sea on the west and east coast, with Lake Bafa and the Menderes River on the northern coast, 106 km's to the provenience of Aydin, 53 km' to Söke town, 73 km's to Kusadasi, 110 km's to Bodrum. Spread to 300 km2. of area. About 15 years ago, the people from large cities around Turkey such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir,  first came to Altinkum and started to build their own summer houses & holiday homes. when Turkey's economy started to decline those people found it very hard to survive in the big cities and most of them, who were mainly retired, decided to move into the smaller resorts such as Altinkum.

Today’s Didim stretches from the Apollo temple at the ancient town of Didyma (meaning the twin brother and sister Apollo & Artemis). The area was known as"Yoran" (name derives from Yeuwani) and the locals named it “hisar” meaning castle as it used to look like a fortress, until the biggest earthquake in 1955-1956. Just after the earthquake, the  government supported locals by building them modern concrete houses down on the south west part of the old civilization and named it "Yenihisar", meaning "yeni: new" + "hisar: castle".

In those days, Akköy was the biggest town and the people of Yenihisar used to go to the market town of Söke for their weekly shopping. Due to the tourist explosion, Didim has rapidly become a popular holiday resort. The once poor owners of the unfertile tobacco fields are now local businessmen and you will find them running hotels, restaurants & bars etc..   Didim, is now completely changed and an ever increasing number of tourists each year visit these shores to sample its Turkish delights.

The lively local market of Didim is held on Saturdays and can be visited by local transport (Dolmus) from Altinkum town centre. This runs every 5 minutes or it is a very pleasant walk taking roughly 25 minutes.

Boat trips are organized daily along the harbor in the summer season (beginning of May)  and you can explore natural coves and bays or simply relax on the deck under a clear blue sky. You will also find various water sports, diving courses, fishing tours and horse riding excursions.

You can either explore this fascinating place by hire car or take one of the organized tours to Lake Bafa, Akköy village, Didyma - Miletos - Priene, Söke Market, Kusadasi Market, Bodrum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Dalyan or even the Virgin Mary’s house. Alternatively, you could always indulge yourself in designer shopping!

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AKBUK

Akbuk is a charming place overlooked by majestic green mountains and facing the calm and blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is an increasingly popular destination for foreigners because of its relaxed atmosphere, quiet beaches and stunning backdrop of mountain forests.

Akbuk has become a rising trend on the real estate industry with its natural environment as well as its history. Many years ago Akbük was a small town where all the local fishermen caught delicious Aegean sea bass, but now has its growing tourism, with holiday complexes as well as summer houses, villas, harbour, and hotels.  Akbuk became a township in 1991 and is developing quite nicely just as planned. Most of the infrastructural work has been completed. Clean roads, beautiful and very calm beaches welcome you to Akbuk as it is an ideal resort for those who love to spend quiet and peaceful times. Many people who visit Akbük from the big cities often decide to stay here after their retirement.

The economy related tourism in recent years has made it possible for the local fishermen's boats to operate boat trips along the coasts of Akbuk for the duration of the summer months. During your visit to Akbuk, the chapel on the coast line close to the town centre is very well preserved and can be visited as it is open to the public. There are 3 star hotels and also one 4 star hotel, along with one resort for French tour operators rated at 5 stars. There are also small pensions & motels available to rent during the summer season. Restaurants by the sea, serve delicious fish and local food, which are at very reasonable prices.