Rooms	Kitchen
Living Room	Pool Bar
Kids Play Area	Fitness Centre

Day trips
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world and you can get a real feel for life in Roman times. It's a fantastic, interesting day trip that's easily arranged from Altinkum. Excursions often stop at Pamukkale too – an area of hot springs in a landscape of dazzling, white crystalised cliffs. You can soak in the mineral-rich pools. It's worth heading into Bodrum to take a look at the castle and museum. Built in the 15th century, the castle towers over the city. Today its home to the vast Museum of Underwater Archaeology with interesting displays including finds from local shipwrecks. Boat trips around the Aegean coast are another popular pastime. Lunch is included and there's time for swimming or snorkelling too. We have information on all trips and tours which you can book with us when booking your holiday.

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Altinkum Turkey
Dolphine Apartment Complex (A home from home)

Apartment
This is a brand new complex 5mins to the beach using our FREE bus or 30min walk. The complex is very friendly and has fantastic services: - main outdoor swimming pool, kid’s pool and an outdoor hydro massage jacuzzi pool. Indoor heated swimming pool with dressing rooms and showers. Children’s play area, large sun bathing area, fitness centre, games room with pool table, darts, computer with broadband connection, laundry room. There is also a mini market, café bar and restaurant, there is 24 hour security.

Didim Altinkum
Set on Turkey's Aegean coast between Bodrum and Kusadasi, Altinkum is a charming, relaxed beach resort that keeps growing bigger every year, the beach is pretty and plenty to do in and around town. It's a good place for families and anyone looking to relax, but those seeking a lively resort won't be disappointed, the nightlife is fun but not rowdy. Temperatures get very hot in the summer, although there's usually a breeze to keep things cool.

Getting there
There are lots of great value charter flights to Bodrum, the nearest airport and it's a 70-minute transfer, also charter flights to Izmir airport is 90-minute transfer. Once you're in the resort everything is conveniently located. If you want to get out and about you can get day trips to local sights. You don't really need a car unless you're set on exploring further afield.

Beaches
Altinkum means 'golden sands' in Turkish, and the beaches are just that, wide and golden, lapped by the sparkling waters of the Aegean. The main beach stretches from the harbour to a rocky headland, and there are two other beaches at either end. With gentle, sloping sands and calm water, it's ideal for children and lifeguards watch the beach. Waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing and diving are some of the water sports on offer.

Sightseeing
The resort itself was the site of a vast ancient temple to Apollo and a visit to the ruins is worthwhile. This area of Turkey is rich in historic sights, ideally visited on a day trip. To get a taste of the local area take a jeep safari into the olive groves and surrounding hills, stopping at little Turkish villages on the way. Another great thing to do is head to a local Turkish bath – you'll be pummelled to perfection.

Family attractions
Besides the family-friendly beaches there's plenty more for kids. Adaland Aqua Park in Kusadasi, 50 minutes away, has some fantastic rides. A new addition to the resort is Altinkum Aqua Park, just outside town. It's not as big but still fun. There's a horse-riding centre in Altinkum too. Treks take you into the countryside and down to the coast, where you can go for a swim before lunch.

Eating Out
There are dozens of bars, restaurants and little cafés serving cuisine from around the world. Turkish fare is a delicious mix of grilled meat and fish, kebabs and salads. Traditional appetisers, or meze, include stuffed vine leaves, olives, humous and Turkish pastries. If you want a taste of home, it's not difficult to find British food, from fish and chips to all day breakfast.

Nightlife
Altinkum has a well-established nightlife with dozens of bars and discos – including a vast open-air nightclub. Most of the action is focused around the harbour and Dolphin Square, where you'll find everything from karaoke bars to live music venues. If you're looking for something more sedate try some of the back street bars or family-style restaurants. While Altinkum can be lively after dark, there are still plenty of places to take it easy.

Shopping
Along the beach and in the centre of town there are lots of shops geared up for tourists, selling everything from beachwear to handcrafted souvenirs. The modern Didim Shopping Mall has all essentials and amazing prices for clothes, handbags, shoes etc, browsing around Didim's Saturday market is fun. Turkish apple tea or Turkish delight are the things to take home, but you'll also find beautiful carpets and jewellery.
Remember to haggle!