Flight, Hotel & Bargain Package Holidays to Altinkum
Summary
Altinkum is a resort town located on the shore of the Aegean Sea in Turkey. The name "Altinkum" means "golden sand" which is a good description of holidays in Altinkum. There are three main beaches that attract sun seekers in Altinkum, which stretch from the small picturesque harbour at one end of a gently shelving bay to a rocky cliff at the other end and are all very popular with tourists. Unlike like Bodrum and Kusadasi, neighbours on Turkey's south Aegean Coast, Altinkum is a small and fairly quiet resort, which is ideal for families and those in search for a more relaxing holiday. So start your search at travel.co.uk for some fantastic Altinkum holiday deals.
Getting there and getting around
At travel.co.uk you can find a wide range of amazing deals on package holidays to Altinkum and you can compare them against prices from other main UK tour operators to make sure you're getting the best prices available. Flights to Altinkum take approximately 4 hours and you can find Altinkum flights from most major UK airports. Bodrum Airport is the closest airport and transfer time is about 1 hour 30 minutes. So whether you’re hunting for the perfect package deals or wanting to book your flights and hotels in Altinkum separately you can find plenty of choices at travel.co.uk, and we’re confident you won’t be disappointed.
Things to do
When on holidays to Altinkum the main resorts are devoted to relaxation and contentment, lazy days sunning it up on the beach, perhaps indulging in some water sports such as windsurfing, jet-skiing, pedaloes, banana-boat rides or perhaps have a try at a scuba diving lesson. You can find a wide choice of tours, boat trips and excursions to nearby resorts and towns, such as the lively resorts of Kusadasi and Bodrum. If you’re looking for a spot of sightseeing on your Altinkum holiday then visitors can catch a mini-bus called a “dolmus” to the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, which is only a ten minute trip. Also nearby are the ruins of ancient cities of Ephesus and Miletos. The Aegean Coast of Altinkum is crammed with souvenir shops, jewellery stores and boutiques selling all manner of goods and you can also find some excellent copies of designer clothing!
Food and drink
Holidays in Altinkum are bursting with restaurants serving most kinds of international cuisine, and you can find lots of authentic Turkish restaurants further afield in places such as Didim. For the less adventurous eaters British favourites are widely found in most bars and restaurants due to popular demand from holidaymakers. While Altinkum holidays are not as rowdy as the major Turkish resorts, those who wish to spoil themselves will find plenty of night time entertainment and fun, with most of the action mainly centred in Dolphin Square and in the bars along the seafront promenade.