Altinkum Travel Guide

  I see no ships!
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  • I see no ships!
      I see no ships!
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  • One of the may beach/diving stops...
      One of the may beach/diving stops...
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  • Taffs boat
      Taffs boat
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      One of the views
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Pro

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  really good climate, hot in high season 


Con

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  You will get hassled at lot as you walk past resturants to go in a eat 


In a nutshell

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  I went back there so it must be good!! 

 

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Things to Do  

apollo's temple and the market

apollo's temple and the market, Altinkum

 scattybat Says:  apollo's temple is just a pile of old stones, but take the time to walk round and learn the history. will your house be there in 2000 years time? it makes a change from the pushy shopkeepers and cafes, and you will be amazed at the skills of the people of the past.the market... 

Taffy's British Boat

Taffy's British Boat, Altinkum

 jinkersho Says:  My parents own property here and I have been several times over the last few years. I wish to pass this on to anyone considering a boat trip. As one enters the general area of the main beach, go across to the right and keep walking. You will find several boats moored up and... 

Hotels  

Dolunay Apartments

 2 Reviews and 75 Opinions  Hi we have been to Altinkum for the last few years, last year we chose the Dolunay apartments to... 

Garden of Sun Hotel

 1 Review and 534 Opinions  firstly i am an average working class bloke with low expectations... we booked allinclusive at... 

Restaurants  

salis or oriental: great breakfast and meals

salis or oriental: great breakfast and meals, Altinkum

 scattybat Says:  the staff are friendly and will try to make any meal you ask for.it is on the corner of dolpin square overlooking the beach so its great for people watching.in the evening there is a nice breeze from the sea, you are still in the middle of all the entertainment but it is... 

Ikbals (Sea front of Altinkum): Excellent frappuccions and fresh smoothies!

Ikbals (Sea front of Altinkum): Excellent frappuccions and fresh smoothies!, Altinkum

 NaomiCampbell Says:  I am really fussy about getting well made drinks, whether it is an ice coffee, milkshake, or fresh smoothie. I tried everywhere, but Ikbals restaurant was the only place that made drinks like this. Amazing. The food is excellent too. We visited 3 times on our trip and we... 

Penguin Cafe Bar: ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

Penguin Cafe Bar: ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!, Altinkum

 funkymonkey01 Says:  3rd beach is said to be not only the best beach in Altinkum, but the best in the whole of Turkey. In close proximity to the beach, there are only 2 restaurants, one of which is the Penguin. I have been to both, and fully recommend the penguin over the other, as, there, you... 

Valentines: Wide choice of cuisines

Valentines: Wide choice of cuisines, Altinkum

 kenders Says:  Valentines open all through the year, family restaurant/bar serving English dishes from roast dinners , sausage & chips to Turkish pizza (pida) , large screen sky t.v , inside play area for young children. Situated on the main boulevard road. Excellent choice if a family... 

Sofra Restaurant: Reasonable Turkish cuisine

Sofra Restaurant: Reasonable Turkish cuisine, Altinkum

 kenders Says:  Good Turkish cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere. There is seating inside and out. Looks expensive, but prices are reasonable, buffet style and normal menu offered with excellent service. Five dishes from the buffet menu and a drink of lager is approx. £7.00 Tel: (0256) 813 64... 

Istanbul Kanatcisi: Above average Turkish cuisine

Istanbul Kanatcisi: Above average Turkish cuisine, Altinkum

 kenders Says:  Istanbul Kanatcisi restaurant is situated on the Ege Caddesi road. This restaurant opened in 2006. They serve traditional Turkish cuisine, the food is excellent along with the service with a large variety of mezes. You can also choose your meat from the large fridges outside... 

Sehir Lokantasi: Exellent Turkish Food

Sehir Lokantasi: Exellent Turkish Food, Altinkum

 kenders Says:  Sehir Lokantasi is located in Didim town main square. We were first taken there by our property developers and we noted how many local people dined there. They serve traditional Turkish cuisine which you choose from the hot plates at extreemly reasonable prices. The waiters... 

Nightlife  

medusa nightclub: medusa nightclub

medusa nightclub: medusa nightclub, Altinkum

 scattybat Says:  the club is near 2nd beach in what looks like a ruined castle. there are shops on the complex.once inside there are terraces and a large dance floor, the whole place is open air and great fun. like any club the men can get a bit touchy feely, but the security is great, to... 

Parasol Dancing and Coctail Bar: little known bar, but the best night out!

Parasol Dancing and Coctail Bar: little known bar, but the best night out!, Altinkum

 funkymonkey01 Says:  The Parasol Bar is almost right beside the very noisy swan Bar in Dolphin Square. It's a wonderful place and, whilst it doesn't look too busy, don't let this put you off. It recently moved from the other side of Altinkum, as the owners felt they needed bigger premises.... 

Ignite bar: Ignite bar

Ignite bar: Ignite bar, Altinkum

 bigdom1 Says:  We had a few good nights in this place during a holiday to Altinkum. Food is very very good and staff are very welcoming. Our party of 10 were always made very welcome and even when the place was packed the staff always rearranged furniture to cater for us. Drinks are... 

Ignite Bar: We hada few good nights here

Ignite Bar: We hada few good nights here, Altinkum

 bigdom Says:  I saw detailks about this bar on the website and I had to write and say that we too had a good few good nights out in here! The food was very very good, and the drinks were very very good too! Great variety of music was played. Our party of 10 people were always made very... 

Ignite Bar: Great Night Out

Ignite Bar: Great Night Out, Altinkum

 rowzerin Says:  This is a terrific bar/Restaurant - a bit of the beaten track but well worth a visit or two during your trip to Altinkum. The food is first class and very reasonably priced. The service is great and the staff are very friendly - nothing is a problem to them.Toilet facilities... 

galaxy bar: quality night out age 16-30

galaxy bar: quality night out age 16-30, Altinkum

 jamieandbrighty Says:  Galaxy bar......wah can we say never expected to have such a gud time quality music mostly english mosst recent tunes loads of gorjus english girls who are up for a gud time haha:P staff are amazing to and cheaP DRINKS!!wah more can we say well be bak in 08. if you go to... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Turkish Men

Turkish Men, Altinkum

 not-turkish-darling Says:  Girls Girls Girls, Listen up,Do not believe the Turkish guys for a second. If they have not said anything to you about being married then believe that they most definetly are!! They do not want the visa, they just want the ride, so know what you are getting into.Believe me I... 

Police

Police, Altinkum

 Gilim Says:  Just a few lines to remind anyone who thinks the police are there to help you in Altinkum.There there to protect you but,you may not speak the language and I for one know they do not speak any English.So.Think twice before you get drunk,lose your purse,walk home alone or... 

Tourist Traps  

Dolphin Bar

Dolphin Bar, Altinkum

 sweetpea_08 Says:  I love altinkum as it such a great place to take children.i was last in dolphin square bar nearly 4 years ago as i have said i will never go in their again the last time i was their i had my fone stolen and a ring stolen plus they charged us £45 for a fish bowl i think thats... 

DOLPHIN BAR

DOLPHIN BAR, Altinkum

 CAZJACKSON Says:  Definately a rip off bar. Charges 3 times the price of other bars in the area. Been going to Altinkum for 16 years and this is one of the worst bars Try Didyma karaoke bar on the sea front. Fair prices, good entertainment and cheap snacks during the day 

Off The Beaten Path  

Motorbike adventure

Motorbike adventure, Altinkum

 leegibb Says:  While in Altinkum in '05 me and my friends hired motorbikes / mopeds and headed off early to visit the ruins of Militos and Prienne after visiting these truly great places we headed back to the coast and found an isolated beach restaurant to feast on sea bass and sea bream... 

 
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 Characters bar Did it for me in 2 ways. okay i lie in everyway not just 2!!!In the afternoons when all i wanted to do was chill and relax it was a sanctuary to... 

 

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Q:  I am going to stay in Garden of Sun hotel Altinkum have just read last few reviews and not impressed. Can anybody tell me if... 

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 The new mecca for the English to visit. I flew from Cape Town to London where I got my connecting flight to Bodrum. We were picked up at Bodrum airport by bus and transported to our hotel in Altinkum.... 

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Altinkum - revisited

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 June 2006 Altinkum is such a beautiful place! It has been described to me as the Turkish version of Blackpool but it isnt. The beach is so clean and the sea is so beautiful and blue, when you go in... 

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 we origionally went to Altinkum on a veiwing trip to buy a property, we weren't disappointed. the area is lovely. there are nice beaches, friendly locals, great weather. what more can you ask for. the... 

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holidays in Altinkum

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 The changes to Altinkum are fast and furious, My first visit to this resort was back in 2005 it was an up and coming resort, and I decided as soon as i visited to buy a property out there as I could... 

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 I took my 7 year old daughter to Altinkum this July for a week. we had a really lovely time, 99% of everyone there is very friendly and helpful. The weather was great (although it was starting to get... 

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