Altinkum is a small resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey, sometimes called Didim by locals. Altinkum is suitable for year-round living or as a perfect holiday and festival destination. The latest interesting highlight of Altinkum is the newly completed marina, which cost 55 million dollars to build and more than two years to finish.

The new Altinkum marina is the second largest marina in Turkey. Other scenic parts of the resort include Altinkum Aqua Park, the famous Apollo Temple and many beaches. To travel from Altinkum to Bodrum airport is just one hour by private transportation, and an hour and half by shuttle transfer. Everyday life in Altinkum is somewhat relaxed and tension free.

Numerous banks abound in the region, with ATM's providing quick access to money. Many expatriates living in the region take full facilities of the great interests rates offered to savings account owners. Altinkum banks have made it very easy for residents of the region to open accounts to pay their property bills by direct debits.

The dinning district of Altinkum houses some very good restaurants.  Equally interesting to note is the affordability of these restaurants. Many of them offer pick up services from several hotels, holiday centers or apartments for easy travel.

For those who prefer not to leave the comfort of their homes or hotel room, there are plenty of home deliveries and take away establishments.  The night life in Altinkum is also breathtaking and bubbly with entertainment to suit the most harden of clubbers or a family looking for a quiet night.

Transportation in Altinkum is reliable, affordable and convenient. The fees on the bus routes start from one Turkish lira only. The buses are known as dolmus, a Turkish word translated as stuffed. They are usually crowded during the summer when so many visitors flood into Altinkum.

As a result of this, hiring car services has grown to become a lucrative business with so many travel agencies in Altinkum offering car rental services at very competitive prices. For a visitor who is coming in from  Bodrum airport, many of these cars can be rented upon landing at the airport.

The phrase Altinkum property has become a famous search term on Google for those either looking to rent  or buy. For Altinkum holiday makers looking to rent properties in the region, weekly prices start at £200. For those looking to buy Altinkum property, prices begin as low as £17,000.

Lots of holiday attractions abound in the Altinkum resorts and surrounding areas. Language lovers can register to learn the local dialect, lingo. Others take facilities of the ongoing community works jointly handled by Turkish and British organizations.

More still, visitors   could join the weekly Altinkum activities organized by diverse groups or take advantage of neighboring attractions such as Ephesus, Miletos, Prienne. One thing is guaranteed in Altinkum, you will never run out of things to do.