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Turkey and its resorts
Turkey
Turkey is a diverse and fascinating country, stretching across two continents, with stunning beaches and a rich cultural heritage. From divers to beach lovers, naturalists to historians, there is something for everyone.
Surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean, Turkey boasts 8000km of coastline including one of the best beaches in the world - the 13km stretch of golden sands of Patara, which has helped propel Turkey to become one of the World’s foremost Holiday destinations.
Twenty civilizations and 10,000 years of history have left Turkey with an awe-inspiring legacy of ancient ruins and archaeological sites, many of which are still under excavation.
Kusadasi
Located on the southern Aegean coast, Kusadasi is a popular resort with a large yacht marina and some excellent beaches, ideal for water-sports.
There are plenty of restaurants and tavernas in the town, as well as lively bars, traditional Turkish evenings and lots of shopping. The local markets offer a wide range of leather goods, varying from fake designer handbags and belts, and coats manufactured to a high standard.
Among the local attractions within a short drive from Kusadasi is Ephesus, with its splendid Roman theatre and marble buildings, two waterparks and the peaceful Dilek National Park with its abundant wildlife and quiet beaches.
Kusadasi is 1 hour's drive from Izmir International Airport and two hours from Bodrum International Airport. There are regular ferry crossings to the Greek island of Samos in the summer.
Altinkum
Altinkum means “Golden Sand” and with its three main beaches which gently shelve into the Aegean Sea, you will soon realize how the resort got its name. The Beach life is excellent with various watersports available. Altinkum is located about 1 hour from Kusadasi, 1.5 hours from Bodrum and 1.5 hours from Izmir. A few minutes outside Altinkum is Didim (Didyma) where the ruins of the famous Apollo Temple can be found. The temple’s porch originally held 120 columns and Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, also had 120 columns in her temple located near Ephesus. Ancient Didyma was not a town, but the home of a god and his priest. In the temple grounds are fragments of its rich decoration including a striking head of Medusa. Dolphin Square is the main centre in Altinkum. You will find many restaurants, bars, and shops; there are a variety of restaurants, catering for a variety of tastes.
Bodrum
Bodrum is a beautiful town of white-washed houses overlooking a dazzling blue bay, which is guarded by a medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes. Bodrum is where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet. The palm lined waterfront and its marina with its elegant yachts are a beautiful backdrop, whilst, being entertained in one of many interesting and varied bars/restaurants or nightclubs. The waters are unbelievably clear and divers will not want to miss the numerous unexplored reefs with caves and majestic rock formations. The boatyards of Bodrum have been famous since ancient times and today the craftsmen still make the traditional types of yacht: the pointed bow and stern (tirhandil) and the broad beamed and rounded stern (gulette). Bodrum has a lively, friendly, Bohemian atmosphere and many small galleries. With its informal life style and its abundance of daytime fun-filled activities and nighttime excitement, it is impossible to be bored!
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