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Altinkum Region
Bodrum Region
Marmaris Region

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ABOUT ALTINKUM

Altinkum commercial picture

Altinkum means golden sand and with its three beaches which gently shelve into the inviting turquoise blue Aegean, you will soon see how the resort got its name. Beach life is excellent in Altinkum. The fabulous main beach is known as First Beach and is the largest beach in the resort. Second Beach is situated infront of the Orion Hotel running to the Tuntas Hotel. Third Beach is at the opposite end of the resort to Second Beach, past the Luna Park. There are two restaurants at this beach that offer a free bus service and there is also a local bus service (called a "dolmus") from the resort centre. On all three beaches water sports are available, sunbeds and umbrellas are for hire.

Although laid-back during the day, Altinkum knows how to party once the sun has gone down! There is something for everyone from dancing bars to Toy Bar which has long been a favourite karaoke bar, and for those still on the go at 2am, why not try the open-air Medusa Nightclub which stays open until dawn. Dolphin Square is the main centre of Altinkum where you will find many restaurants, bars and shops.	A view from the beach
To the front of Dolphin Square, off the right hand side of First Beach just before the harbour you will find a Turkish tea garden called Palm Café which has a play area for the kids and serves a range of delicious Italian style cakes, traditional desserts and ice creams. The local market is held in Didim every Saturday, which is only a 10 minute ride from the resort centre. A stones throw away is Didim, where the ruins of the famous Temple of Apollo are found. The Temple of Apollo is one of the most outstanding buildings of the ancient Greek world, not only in size but in architectural style as well and can be explored during the day to	A capture from daily life of Didim
closely examine the ruins and then at night enjoy a meal at the Asik and Kamaci Restaurants which overlook the temple and serve delicious seafood. The resort is situated on the west Aegean coast and is very close to the fertile Soke plain famous for growing tobacco and cotton. Altinkum is located only 45 mins from Soke Market, which is the largest traditional market in the area, about 1hr from Kusadasi, 1.5hrs from Izmir which is the third largest city in Turkey, and 2hrs from Bodrum.

Getting Here:

During the summer season (May October) there are many chartered flights that operate from the UK to Bodrum and Izmir Airports. In the winter season (November April) and during the summer there are daily flights from many European and American cities to Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport, and from there you can get a connecting flight to Bodrum or Izmir Airports.

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ABOUT BODRUM

A nice view from Bodrum

Bodrum is probably one of the prettiest seaside resort towns on the South Aegean coastline. It’s the most international of Turkey’s summer towns and is renowned for its foreign restaurants, party town atmosphere and bohemian lifestyle. Situated between Kusadasi (to the north) and Marmaris (to the south) it lies at the neck of a large peninsula that incorporates such villages as Turgutreis, Bitez, Yalikavak and many other charming fishing villages.

Located on the southeastern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula, the town is built on twin bays separated by the massive Castle of St. Peter. Tiny, white soapbox houses, characteristic of Bodrum, rise from the town and carpet the surrounding hills and mountains. Shadows of the Greek island of Kos are visible on the distant horizon.

Bodrum has something to offer everyone whether it be feasting, drinking, dancing, shopping, sunbathing, sailing or sightseeing day or night, Bodrum never stands still. On the west side of the harbour, you will find the more up-market part of Bodrum, where millionaire yachts jostle for gaps in the Yacht Marina. All along this side, you will find restaurants and bars with a slightly more ‘sedate’ and sophisticated atmosphere where you can survey the unique wooden gullets (sailing boats)

Birds-eye view of Bodrum Marina

returning from their day’s voyage. The centre of the harbour is the focal point in Bodrum. The pedestrianised bazaar area is a maze of narrow winding streets crammed with shops, restaurants, bars and discos.

Shopping : The larger supermarkets include Tansas, Migros and Gima. The Oasis Shopping Centre is an open-air complex, which boasts a cinema (air-conditioned and films are shown in English with Turkish subtitles), small children’s play areas, designer shops, boutiques and Burger King.

Markets:
Bodrum :    Tuesday
                  Friday
Gumbet :    Sunday
Yalikavak: Thursdays

Gumbet
Gumbet, a village with a long sandy beach, about three miles (five km) from Bodrum, is world renowned as a windsurfing centre. Little remains of the once sleepy fishing village as Gumbet has unfolded rapidly into a sizzling, busy hot spot for beach lovers, water sports enthusiasts and those seeking a friendly, lively nightlife. Gumbet centres around its crescent shaped bay lined with large hotels and a variety of beach-side cafes and restaurants. Being a fairly small resort, it won’t take you long to wander the length of the beach or the parallel main road to discover all that Gumbet has to offer.

Bitez
Bitez is sheltered by hills of fir trees, mandarin and olive groves and is the main citrus growing area on the Bodrum peninsula. It’s situated a few kilometers from the nearby resort of Gümbet. Although similar in size and layout to Gümbet, Bitez has not quite experienced the tourism boom yet and is still more like a traditional Turkish seaside resort. The beach is closed to traffic which means you only have to stroll from the beach side cafes and restaurants to get to your sunbed!

Turgutreis
Turgutreis is situated approximately 25km from Bodrum and is the second largest town in the area. Although it has expanded quite rapidly over the last few years, it has still retained a village atmosphere. On traveling towards Turgutreis you will pass windmills located in the hilltops and from a hill above the town, you will experience a phenomenal view.

Yalikavak
Yalikavak is renowned for being one of the most important fishing villages on the Turkish Aegean coastline and one can watch the local fishermen and sponge divers heading out to sea. It is a charming village which has white-washed houses that are nestled in a secluded cove. Its cobbled streets are decorated with an abundance of colourful bouganvillaea.

Getting Here:
During the summer season (May October) there are many chartered flights that operate from the UK to Bodrum Airport. In the winter season (November April) and during the summer there are daily flights from many European and American cities to Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport, and from there you can get a connecting flight to Bodrum Airport.

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ABOUT MARMARIS

Marmaris is an established and well laid-out resort and is a popular tourist destination.

Often described as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, because of its magnificent natural surroundings, Marmaris has become an important yachting centre. Located in a long, wide bay, the city lies at the confluence of the Aegean and the Mediterranean. The town is built around a 16th century Ottoman citadel, and a new widened promenade runs from the Netsel Marina end of Marmaris right to Içmeler.

Marmaris marina

The Netsel Marina complex is worth a visit as it houses sophisticated shops, excellent restaurants and has an open-air cinema that shows new release English language films. The town centre is traffic-free and filled with bazaars, shops, bars and restaurants.

Icmeler beach

Icmeler
Icmeler is located at the foot of the pine-clad Palamut Hills, which is legendary for its beautiful scenery. It encircles a pale, sandy bay and is smaller and more leisurely than its sister, Marmaris. Içmeler offers one a typical beach-side holiday with a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops, while a short stroll away you will find the Old Village where a traditional way of life still exits. Along the beachfront you will see a parade of lovely hotels and behind this is the more residential area with quieter streets.

Beaches:

Marmaris Town Beach is a narrow, shingle beach, lined with cafes and restaurants and runs from Burger King to the Lidya Hotel. It can get a bit crowded during high season.

Icmeler Beach is a mixture of sand and shingle and is larger and wider than its sister beach in Marmaris. A nice sea breeze blows across this beach. The promenade is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars and a small bazaar at one end selling souvenirs.

Turunc Beach is a shingle beach which is east facing. Is very quiet, but still has water sports available.

Markets:
Marmaris Market:    Thursday evening / Friday evening.
Icmeler Market:     Wednesday
Turunc Market:      Monday

Supermarkets:
There are lots of mini and supermarkets in Marmaris and Içmeler, however if you want a larger variety and cheaper prices try the larger supermarkets such as Tansas and Migros. Tansas is situated in the centre of town, just up from the Ataturk Statue and Migros is situated on the sea-front road towards Içmeler.

Getting Here:
During the summer season (May October) there are many chartered flights that operate from the UK to Dalaman Airport. In the winter season (November April) and during the summer there are daily flights from many European and American cities to Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport, and from there you can get a connecting flight to Dalaman Airport.

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