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Altinkum Holidays

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If you’re looking for top-notch sunbathing, Altinkum holidays are a good place to start – there’s a triple whammy of beaches, backed by bars, restaurants and clubs.

Two-in-one town

Altinkum literally translates as ‘golden sands’ – and that’s exactly what you get. This Turkish beach resort has three sandy beaches to brag about. Plus, it’s got the traditional town of Didim in its back pocket for an extra dose of bars and restaurants, as well as historical sites like the Temple of Apollo.

City and sea

This place gives you package holidays with a dusting of history. In Altinkum, Dolphin Square’s where it’s at. Here, you’ve got late-night bars and beach clubs, so you can expect everything from belly dancing to bingo. For traditional Turkish taste, head into Didim. You can see what’s left of the Greek Temple of Apollo in the ancient city of Didyma, plus there’s a popular Saturday market.

Plenty of sand

Three sandy stretches are tucked into Altinkum’s bay. Main Beach is the biggest of the lot, and it waves a family-friendly Blue Flag. It’s got a mini-harbour down one end, where you can hop on banana boats and boat trips along the coast. Just around the corner, there’s another one with a beach club, where you can sunbathe on a bed-loaded jetty.

Places To Stay In Altinkum View all places to stay »

Venosa Beach Resort & Spa

  • On the beach
  • Big pool
  • Great views

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £290 per person

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Palm Wings Beach Resort

  • On the beach
  • Pool with waterslides
  • Choice of restaurants

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £308 per person

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AT A GLANCE

  • Brush up on your haggling skills at the Saturday market
  • Fill your belly with Turkish grub by the seafront
  • Make a day of it at Didim Aquapark
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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Altinkum.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 15.0 105.0
FEB 15.0 94.0
MAR 18.0 62.0
APR 21.0 45.0
MAY 26.0 18.0
JUN 32.0 2.0
JUL 35.0 0.0
AUG 35.0 0.0
SEP 31.0 14.0
OCT 26.0 48.0
NOV 21.0 94.0
DEC 17.0 160.0

WHEN TO GO

Temperatures are sizzling in this part of the world. In Izmir, temperatures are already hitting 20°C by the time April rolls around, and the mercury tops 30°C come summer. Further south, the Bodrum peninsula has cooling sea breezes – particularly welcome in the summer, when temperatures reach 30°C. Spring and autumn temperatures are pretty toasty here, too, averaging around 25°C. Down in Dalaman, summer consists of blue skies, 12 hours of sun a day and 30°C temperatures. Over in Antalya, things get seriously scorching. In July and August, the mercury can climb to 40°C, although sea breezes keep things bearable. For the rest of summer, and in the spring and autumn months, you’re looking at temperatures between 30-35°C. Things cool down in the winter – you’re looking at average temperatures of between 15-20 °C.

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  • Eat Turkish food in Altinkum

    The resort’s eating places are set up with varied menus so you’ll get Italian and Indian sharing space with traditional Turkish.…

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  • Have a night out in Dolphin Square

    When the sun goes down, Altinkum likes things quite lively. There are plenty of bars along the promenade, but the biggest…

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  • Souvenir shop at Didim’s Saturday market

    Altinkum comes with modern shopping malls, but bargain-hunters are better off going into Didim for the Saturday market. It’s…

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  • Visit the Temple of Apollo

    The must-see sight round here is just on your doorstep at Didim. The Temple of Apollo may not be in its prime anymore, but…

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  • Pinocchio’s Restaurant and Fun Pub, Main Beach

    At this seafront restaurant, you can tuck into platefuls of home-cooked classics like steak and chips, and apple crumble–…

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  • Swan Bar, Dolphin Square

    Swan Bar has been around for over 25 years – so they know a thing or two about giving customers a good time. It’s a family-friendly…

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  • Spend the day on Third Beach

    Altinkum’s Third Beach is smaller and quieter than its bigger siblings, but its warm welcome extends as far as your hotel…

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  • Haggle for bargain souvenirs on Ataturk Street

    The town has scores of souvenir shops and market stalls lining the seafront and all the way up Ataturk Street. They stayopen…

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Top 2 hotels in Altinkum

  • 1 Venosa Beach Resort & Spa

    Venosa Beach Resort & Spa

    From £433

  • 2 Palm Wings Beach Resort

    Palm Wings Beach Resort

    From £370

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  • Palm Wings Beach Resort T Rating: 4

  • Venosa Beach Resort & Spa T Rating: 4 plus

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