“Golden Sand” beaches of Aegean Sea, the “Temple of Apollo” which is one of the most important temples of the Ancient Age in Anatolia, coves where the most beautiful tones of green and blue meet, sea products which are more delicious than each other, Miletus; where the foundation of philosophy have been laid, Priene, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful and modern cities of the Hellenistic period, Lake Bafa with all its historical remains and the bird species that it shelters… Here is the tourism city of Aegean Sea, Didim. Because of its location, Didim has historical civilizations and is in a region which is geopolitically important. Didim, which is located at the southwest part of The Aegean region, which is the apple of the eye for Anatolian Civilizations in every age, is like a giant Open-air Museum which has reached today from the ancient ages and which is located right next to the Büyük Menderes Delta with fertile lands. “Apollon Temple” which has been built in the name of God of Light in the Mythology, namely Apollo, Priene and Miletus which are two important cities of Ionia, Holy Road which is accepted as 16 kilometers long, Medusa head whith snake-haired, Heraclea City founded on the side of Bafa Lake are the most valuable pieces in the museum. “Didim” is not all about history and culture, when blue flag beaches of it, which have golden yellow sands, firstly being Altınkum, its resplendent coves which can clean themselves with back sreams and its mild climate in winter months which is available for all kinds of water sports are combined you can see a city which is open for tourism in every period of the year. Even if the winter months are silent, it is another pleasure to enjoy the nature and serenity in a region where history smells at every corner. For instance, tasting the most fresh sea products under the moonlight in an evenings when phosphorescence dazzling you accompanied little sounds of waves is one of the best things you can do here…

You can do various water sports, particularly wind surf and canoeing easily also during the winter months. The wind continuously blowing from the land to sea has made Didim one of the rare regions which have a very low degree of humidity, so this has made the city important in terms of health tourism. It has been observed that rheumatism, asthma and tension patients who stayed in the area for a certain period of time have stopped using their medication after a while and carried an their lives in a healthier manner. That fact Didim is preferred although no scientific explanation has been made regarding this issue gives Didim, which has an important potential in terms of health and sports tourism, has lands connected to the shores and virgin coves.

Didim and its surrounding also provides a region which can wandered during all 4 seasons of a year fort he people who want to take culture and nature tours; rich remains in the Temple of Apollo which includes the Medusa head and which is controlled by a culture that has caused the Ancient Didyma city to be called as “the City of Prophecies”… Didyma-Miletos Holy Road located right next to the temple, Priene and Miletus ancient cities… Nature walks around Lake Bafa which has an important place in the list of international bird areas…

Tombs among the rocks which belongs to Heraclia City located at the feet of Holy Latmos Mountain, remains from Karya and Byzantine… Akyenikoy with their traditional and cosy lifestyles… Dilek Peninsula National Park with its rare plant and animal species… Didim with a different beauty at every moment of the year! It should be stated that most of the facilities are located around Altinkum… No matter how it is, Didim awaits you 12 months of a year with all its walth for a different vacation…

I love you Didim / Altinkum

It is inevitable not to think of Altınkum when we say “Didim” to people who have a vacation of “sea,sands and sun”. Didim and Altınkum have the same value for them. Altınkum Beach is one of the most important beaches of Didim and also of Turkey. With its golden sand, after which has been named, with its clear sea water which can clean itself, with blue flags symbolizing cleanness and safety and above all, with the historical heritage right next to it Altınkum is a very valuable place. Restaurants, bars and accommodation facilities surrounding the beach which is 1.5 kilometers long do not only host the people who are coming there for summer vacation but who are coming to Altınkum for resting, making sports and participating in culture tours during autumn and winter months.

A sea, in winter months, and a mild climate are attracting more of people who are searching for something different every year. You can have a unique daily “sea tour” with the boats taking off from Altınkum Beach. Particularly the Cennet Island (Panayır Ada), you can swim at coves you will visit until satiated and you can see places which are wonders of nature. These tours, which end at 17:00, are already the best choise for people who want to see the most beautiful coves of Didim in a short of time. Also, various diving boats organized “educational” tours for the people who want to learn diving. They provide the nature lovers with the opportunity to see the underwater richness of Didim in addition to the ones above the water.

Akbuk, which is a town associated to Didim, brings together green and blue colors in a stunning way over the coastline of approximately 11 kilometers. Being away from noises and having weather with a very low humidity rate, this place is a rare heaven for “people who wants to have a vacation by resting”. Another difference in Akbuk is the opportunities for “caravan tourism” which is an important privilege for European tourists.Its land is preferred for walks while its sea is preferred for cruises. It has an appearance of a modern city with its hotels, pensions, holiday villages, bars, entertainment places and all urban equipments as well as the summer house cooperatives.

The economy of akbuk, which has turned into a city from a small village, is based on tourism and fishery. Akbük, which has an important touristic potential thanks to its rapid development, has become one of the most favorite centers for European people. It is listed at top few ranks especially in among the areas where English people bought residences and settled. Another cultural value in Akbük is the durable church inherited from Greece people. The church has thousands of tourist visitors every year. Sahte Cennet which is one of the most beautiful corners of the Cove, Saplı Ada region where large hotels are located, Akbuk central district, Bozbuk, Kazıkli Cove are densely populated areas. And Akbuk is one of the rare tourism centers which could protect its serenity with the visitor number increasing each year…

It is inevitable not to think of Altınkum when we say “Didim” to people who have a vacation of “sea,sands and sun”. Didim and Altınkum have the same value for them. Altınkum Beach is one of the most important beaches of Didim and also of Turkey. With its golden sand, after which has been named, with its clear sea water which can clean itself, with blue flags symbolizing cleanness and safety and above all, with the historical heritage right next to it Altınkum is a very valuable place. Restaurants, bars and accommodation facilities surrounding the beach which is 1.5 kilometers long do not only host the people who are coming there for summer vacation but who are coming to Altınkum for resting, making sports and participating in culture tours during autumn and winter months.

A sea, in winter months, and a mild climate are attracting more of people who are searching for something different every year. You can have a unique daily “sea tour” with the boats taking off from Altınkum Beach. Particularly the Cennet Island (Panayır Ada), you can swim at coves you will visit until satiated and you can see places which are wonders of nature. These tours, which end at 17:00, are already the best choise for people who want to see the most beautiful coves of Didim in a short of time. Also, various diving boats organized “educational” tours for the people who want to learn diving. They provide the nature lovers with the opportunity to see the underwater richness of Didim in addition to the ones above the water.