Altinkum

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The Aegean Coast with is long, warm summers and short, mild winters, boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. Whether you like popular holiday resorts, secluded beaches, idyllic fishing harbours or the remains of ancient civilizations, it offers something for everyone.

Rich in scenic beauty, agricultural wealth and heartland of classical civilisations, many of the most famous legends from ancient Hellenic and Roman times can be traced to these shores. In the words of Herodotus, the Aegean coasts 'have the most beautiful sky and best climate in the world.' The bays and peninsulas, coves and golden beaches stretch the length of these shores. In this region where the countless events of mythology took place at almost every turn, one will counter the theatres, temples and agoras of ancient cities.

There are many places of historical and geographical interest in the surrounding region of Altinkum. ie; Temple of Apollo is only minutes away. Turtle Beach, Pamukkale and the world renown ruins of Ephesus are approx. 1 hr. away. The major port of Kusadasi is also approx. 1 hour away.Bafa Lake, an inland seawater lake is a half hour away giving you views across the surrounding mountain range that Switzerland would be proud of. A must to visit and only 30 minutes away.

Less than one hour to the south of Ismir, one of Turkey's largest cities and major port are the extraordinary ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, the best preserved ancient metropolis on the Aegean.

Ferries also run to Bodrum in season. Bodrum is a cosmopolitian town which has a multitude of shopping arcades, a harbour and castle/museum to tour. The view from the castle walls are superb.