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Didim, home of the ancient city of Didyma with its ruined Temple of Apollo, is a small town, popular seaside holiday resort and district of Aydın Province on the Agean coast of western Turkey, 123 km (76 mi) from the city of Aydın.

 

The nearest airport is Bodrum which is around 90min drive,there are so many charter,sheduled and two low cost airlines flying in to bodrum many from Gatwick and the low cost fly from Stanstead.

This coast has thus become a very popular holiday resort and is genuinely attractive with its long sandy beaches, clear blue sea, ancient ruins to visit, and its own microclimate, benefitting from hundreds of days of sun a year and warm winters, allowing residents to enjoy the famous beaches and watersports even in January. Perhaps the most attractive bays are the smaller quieter ones further from the centre, such as Haydar, along a dirt road around the shore of Akbük (white bay).

Didim town has hotels, a weekly market, a waterpark and the antique temple of Apollo nearby. Didim is also close to a number of other ancient towns and natural wonders: Lake Bafa national park is nearby, along with the Büyük Menderes River and historic sites such as Miletus and Priene.

In the evenings, visitors try to find somewhere quiet to sit by the sea and look at the lights of other towns across the water, but for those of a more energetic nature, Didim has a number of discothèques, smaller bars and clubs, some with live music, mostly Türkü (Turkish folk music). However, Didim is mostly a quiet, family resort with a great coastline. Summers in Didim can involve sitting on the balcony drinking rakı, playing volleyball, sitting on the beach, or wandering along the seafront while eating sunflower seeds.

The construction of the new fifty million dollar Didim D Marina is expected to encourage further tourism. Development of the third beach area in Altinkum has already begun with an expected completion date of 2009.

 

 

 


 
                           

For an unforgettable experience..


While you are in Didim Altinkum, you should see a Traditional Turkish Night Show
including Folk Dancing from different parts of the country and of course a belly dancing too.



• Just be careful with Raki, it contains 45% alcohol.





Scuba Diving

is an ideal spot for beginner or experienced divers.
The Aegean Sea is calm and an ideal temparature for diving, there are no tides or
currents. The water is crystal clear with average visibility of 25 to 30m.

Off the coast of the Didim Altinkum, there are many interesting spots for experienced
divers to enjoy as well as beginners.

There is a wide variety of marine life in the area including parrot fish, groupers, sea
bream, moray eels, octopus, tuna, amber jack, barracuda and if you are very lucky
you may see a Mediterranean monk seal ( Monacus Monacus ).

 

 

Daily Tours


Didim's ideal location provides any holidaymaker the perfect opportunity
to explore the surrounding areas.


There are many fascinating places to discover in and around the Bodrum peninsula.
With stunning scenery and fascinating history, tours are available including boat
trips and sightseeing excursions to make your holiday more enjoyable and fun !

The picture is of Pamukkale (cotton castle) which is a 3 hr drive but i would recomend you take a organized trip (called double delight) which includes a trip to Ephesus city,and a overnight stay in a good hotel including dinner this cost around £40 (great value) 

Turkish bath .. Experience the tradition of many centuries and enjoy the true
Turkish Delight.

Didim altinkum is not only sun, sea and sand. There is a lot more beyond that for you to enjoy.
Having a Turkish bath is one of them. Turkish Baths (Hamam) have a very important
place in Turkish daily life and history.

Once you are in, work your way from warm to hot rooms and then have a nice body scrub
to be cleaner than ever. Afterwards, you may prefer to have a relaxing soap massage too.
At the end, to complete the whole thing....don't forget to have a Turkish tea or coffee.

 

 




Local markets.. for bargain hunters


There are regular markets open every week where you can find all kind of goods from fresh produce to clothing, textiles, spices, copper goods and souvenirs.

You can spend an afternoon wandering around watching local people do their shopping and bargaining. The most popular market is Soke Market.

 

 

Eating out and Restaurants

Taste the wonderful Turkish Cuisine and have an amazing dining experience at
nice restaurants of Didim Altinkum..


In the Didim Altinkum, the dining scene is so much more than quantity. There are a
surprising number of beautiful restaurants and cafes offering a variety of food from the
traditional Turkish menu to Chinese cuisine.

Seafood is of course a real speciality in Didim Altinkum, with its location providing access
to the freshest ingredients throughout the year. Try a local wine, you will be suprised by
the quality or the world famous Raki ..

As the Turkish say before they start a meal....
AFIYET OLSUN ! ( enjoy your meal )