Altinkum, Turkey: Average Review Ratings

Weather

Warm & sunny, not too hot, but hot enough to make you forget dreary weather at home!

Holiday

Stayed at Nazar hotel ...lovely clean family hotel, stayed half board as we got a good deal & we were only there for a week this time, (we have been to Altinkum twice a year for last 20 years) so really that speaks for itself as to what we think of Altinkum.

Over the years we have made some wonderful Turkish friends who we now regard as family as they do us.

We will be going back for 2 weeks at the end of August & I can't wait, we still get excited at the thought that the holiday is getting closer.

Places Recommended

Lots of lovely places, too many to mention but you must visit Kamaci, a new restaurant past Lunar park, wonderful people & excellent food with the best view in Altinkum from the terrace.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

I have been to altinkum every year for the last 10 years and the weather is glorious

Holiday

My holidays are always great fun, the people of altinkum are lovely, helpful and friendly, nothing is too much for them

Places Recommended

The places I personally would highly recommend in altinkum are phinnocios situated on the beach front, the staff there areso much fun, they make everyone very welcome, the food is out of this world, fantastic and the entertainment is not to be missed, a great place for all the family.
The circus restaurant is also great for food, it is situated on right hand side the main road leading up to didim.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Very hot everyday for our 2 weeks, and the evenings were balmy too

Holiday

Beautiful, the most relaxing holiday in Turkey so far. Stayed at the Tuntas Hotel, right on the far end of the beach. It was far enough away from Didim to avoid the noise at night and perfect for walking along the promanade.

Places Recommended

Apollo temple in Didim. Cheers bar in Altinkum. Pammakule.....although it is a very long day trip. Adults and kids would love the waterpark in Kudasaki.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

we wanted our wedding day to be in Hot country and as we had been to Altinkum before we chose to have it there as we new that in August it would be beautiful.

Holiday

My now husband and myself decided we wanted to get married abroad with the sunshine. We both had our hearts set on the destination where we wanted to marry as we had previously visited a few times before hand.

We went to all travel agents and unfortunately none of them provided wedding packages for Altinkum. We then took it upon ourselves to search the internet for private wedding coordinators who work in Altinkum.

We really did strike gold when we came across Platinum Weddings website. We did most of the organising by email and the rest by telephone. They were able to accommodate anything we wanted for our special day and understood exactly the way we wanted it.

We did have our worries; after all we hadn%u2019t met any of the team face to face (who wouldn%u2019t). Finally the day came to meet the team the first day of arriving in Turkey and we couldn%u2019t praise them enough for how comfortable they made us in their presence. They took my husband and I for all the paperwork, medicals etc, we didn%u2019t have to worry about anything they had everything covered.

Showed us the venues for our big day and if we didn%u2019t think they were suitable were willing to look for something else instead. They even met with all the family to go through the day with them. Finally the day came for us to finally tie the knot and we cannot describe in words how wonderful everything was. The guests were took in separate cars, brought all the flowers to us so everyone had them. We had a beach wedding and the venue was so beautiful it went further then anyone%u2019s expectations it was fabulously decorated it was truly amazing.

They even had our colour theme matched perfectly. They had a red carpet laid on the sand and my %u2018walking down the aisle%u2019 song playing out towards the ocean. The ceremony exceeded all our wishes it really did. The venue for after the ceremony was decorated just as beautiful as the beach the guys really outdone themselves it was more then we could have asked for. They also took us to two destinations for our pictures to be professionally taken one at the Apollon Temple and the other was on the beach for the sunset.

Our full day was recorded by video also and it%u2019s a great treasure to be able to watch it back as well as look at the pictures to remember our special day. The full team are focused on what you desire and will do anything to achieve your happiness. For the service they provided and what they achieved would have cost four times the amount in the UK then it did with Platinum Weddings. We couldn%u2019t thank them enough for what they did to make our day so special and we organised it all without meeting them. There is nothing these guys can%u2019t or won%u2019t do for you. We are so glad we came across Platinum Weddings and we will be forever grateful to the team for making our special day that little bit more special.

Places Recommended

We had some fabulous photos taken at the Appolo temple and Mavisehir is a lovely place there is so much to do regardless of age.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

My wife and I were in Altinkum twice this year and as usual the weather was fantastic every day. We bought a place there four years ago and generally speaking the people are very friendly and very accommodating.

It is still very cheap (apart from the rip off airlines). Altinkum is changing for the better and a lot of money has been spent doing up the sea front. the weather is almost guaranteed to be hot but watch those very hot temps in july and august. We find May/June and Sept the best months to go.

Holiday

We always have good holidays and if you are polite to the local people they will be polite back. Sadly too many idiots go out there and ruin it for the law abiding holiday makers. The local Dolmus bus service is excellent and you can travel anywhere within reason for 2 lire.

if you visit the local supermarkets you can almost anything you wish and Didim market is excellent but watch out for pickpockets.

Places Recommended

Oracle Properties: Buy/Rent -excellent Company and staff lovely
Ikbals Restaurant on Altinkum Seafront: Superb food and quality steaks.Superb staff
My China Altinkum: Again excellent food all round and brilliant service.
Ephesis Temple : Take plenty of water. So much more, sea trips etc etc.All very cheap.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We've been going to Altinkum since 1997, we never had any rain or we might have had a shower once about 5pm for about 20mins soon dried up though. We've been in June, July, August and September all very hot weather, lovely blue clear skies.

Holiday

Had some great holidays in Altinkum the beach is sandy (but hot!!) the people are really, lovely dead friendly, they want to learn English and they pick it up quite quickly. The boat trips are good value for money and they are good fun. The Waterpark in Kusadassi is a must though they've opened one in Altinkum now, not been to that one though. BBQ nights are also very good well worth the money.

Places Recommended

As I said the waterparks, boat trips and BBQ nights are well worth a try, the safari jeeps are said to be a great day out, not ventured that far yet though.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Absolutely spot on!

We went out mid April and it was still very pleasant but
probably only the really hardy people would actually sunbathe and swim from the beaches.

How ever, our pool was certainly warm enough to swim in.

Holiday

As always, laid back and chilled.

Places Recommended

If you have not been before then the Temple of Apollo is a must, it's around 2000 years old and quite a lot of it is still standing.

The only word of caution here is that some of the restaurants around the Temple area are, shall we say, a tad unfriendly and will try and overcharge.
For example, a glass of wine was 7ytl, but a bottle is around 60 ytl, now 6 glasses out of a bottle to my way of reckoning is about 42ytl!
You have been warned.

If you are looking to eat, try ALO 24 for a pide (pizza).

For a treat there is the Circus, near the bottom of Attaturk Boulevard.

Want to chill out? Then go to the Chill Out bar (best milk shakes in Turkey).

There is something for everyone in Altinkum, but sadly there are also quit a few 'Rip Off' joints.

Your best course of action is to ask some of the ex-pats that live out there.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Very hot

Holiday

Amazing. Locals willing to help

Places Recommended

Agean park, Temple of Apollo, Ephesus water park

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Weather was very hot, loved it; at night it was in 28 degrees. Able to forget the poor weather at home in England.

Stayed at the Aegean Heights Apartments- great complex. Friendly bar staff, Naz and Lufty, with entertainment around the pool at night lead by Blake.

If you want to go into Altinkum, just catch the Dolmas bus at the bottom of the drive. Can be an experience when they get full.

Loved the boat trips from the harbour and the swim in the blue sea. Other great trips to such as Pamukkale not to be missed and Efes. Can be too hot at mid day; make sure you plan lunch inside or in the shade.

Holiday

Great: fantastic and hot; nice people; cheap clothes at the local market, just catch the Dolmas.

Food good everywhere!

Places Recommended

All the trips are well worth doing: so much to see and do and all are different. Pick up a leaflet as you walk around, but do check out more than one, because they are all after your business.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Brilliant! Lovely and hot with a sea breeze

Holiday

Fantastic friendly people!

Places Recommended

Didum, Aqua Park, Jeep safari, boat trips

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Fantastic. Great to soak up the sun. Been here for a few years; went to other areas and they were just as good . Going back to Altinkum again this year.

Holiday

Holiday was great, relaxing. Felt that we had more than two weeks.

Places Recommended

Ephesus. Pumaklea.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was fantastic, so was the holiday. I am going back in four weeks! Altinkum is unique, as are the locals, theyre so friendly and I cant wait to be back there.

Holiday

My holiday was fantastic, I was there for my birthday and the locals made it so special, I cant thank them enough, nothing was ever too much for them.

Places Recommended

I would recommend the boat trips and the trip out to Ephasis is not to be missed.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We didn't know what to expect as it was our first time in Turkey. We went in May, you couldn't fault it, it was hot but not humid, so you could lie in the sun all day and enjoy the freedom to explore the place without getting too sticky.

Holiday

We stayed in the Esra and you couldn't ask for a better place, the staff down and the cleaners were both very friendly and helpful. The snacks we ate at lunch time were lovely and the evening Turkish night and bbq evenings were a lot of fun. The beach was great and clean and the sea was so clear. We are going back to the same place this year and are going for 2 weeks this time as we enjoyed it that much and have recommended it to our friends.

Places Recommended

We ate at the Ali g restaraunt just up the roadd nearly every night. Ali Erkan and the staff were so friendly and they even made us a special meal on our last night which was lovely. We still keep in touch now and cant wait to go back and see them. Didim market was an interesting although exciting experience haggling with the people but all in good spirit.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was absolutley lovely. Have been in August and June and couldnt fault either month. It felt strange walking down the front eating an ice cream at midnight.

Holiday

Have been to altinkum twice now and have booked again for next year. The people are very friendly although some maybe a bit too friendly. The beaches are lovely. I noticed that things have got more expensive but is still good value for money. Its better to change your money out there as you will get a better exchange rate but its still best to look around as the rate varies from place to place.

Places Recommended

British fryer chip shop is a must for anyone that wants a traditional english meal Ergun and Emel who own it are the nicest people you could hope to meet. A touch of class does the best breakfast ive ever had and the cassaroul does a great sunday dinner.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We got off the plane to be met by winds and heavy rain. It then improved and still able to sunbathe, though drops cooler at night. The pattern seems to be big thunderstorms and floods starting early in morning, then it would clear to give a couple of days dry weather. We had one day when we couldnt go out because of the amount of rain had flooded the complex and parts of Dolphin Square. Some other roads were flooded and these storms usually followed a power cut. Overall once its cleared up it fine and it nice to be able to get about.

Holiday

Holiday was fine though its only a visit to close up the apartment for the winter so usually this time of year everything is a lot quieter and the locals are desperate for your custom. My friend came me this time and I was able to show her the area. She enjoyed it and met everyone who I know in the resort and was able to sunbathe in the afternoons on the balcony. We ate out at Pinnochios which is my regular haunt and enjoyed 2 Turkish nights there. We also visited Romeos twice, another favourite of mine. Many of the bars and restaurants are closing now, so we had some meals in as my friend is a chef in Altinkum who has now finished work and was able to cook for us most of the time before he goes back home to Soke for winter. We departed to the airport again just after a thunderstorm and heavy rain, but started to clear up just as we boarded the plane! Will be back again in May 2011

Places Recommended

A visit to Ephesus is a must, a perfect time of year for me to go as its not too hot, though it was hot enough for me to take a parasol for the afternoon heat. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgable with his history. We were on the site for 2 hours, so allow this amount of time for taking in the culture of the place. The new marina is worth a visit, we had a look around and its coming along nicely, some upmarket shops and a small Carrefour supermarket. Had a snack in the restaurant on the rooftop and took in the view. There are more shops due to open next year, with the construction of a 5 star hotel and multi-screen cinema. Also visited the retail outlet near Soke if you want cheaper designer clothing. Just get on the Soke dolmus from outside the Shopping Centre.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Very hot in the day but cooler of the night, make sure you have a bottle of water with you at all times, thirsty work trudging to the beach and back lol!!

Holiday

I noticed a big difference this year restaurants closed down and the one's that were still trading didn't have many customer's in them, prices have rocketed i found things very expensive this year. But apart from that i come back home with a nice tan lol!! won't be going back next year though.

Places Recommended

Nehir Restaurant, Temuz Restaurant, and Elaine's chippy lovely fish & chips down a little side road next to the precinct.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was amazing I have never experienced heat like it before. Very hot in the evening too. Most days were in the mid 40's but there was a nice cool breeze on the beach.

Holiday

Holiday was great had a fantastic time, apartments were huge for our family of 5. No need to worry about eating out places as there were plenty of them... the locals are lovely but can get a little bit pushy at times.

Places Recommended

As many places as you can... its a lovely place.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Hot! Hot! Hot! don't forget your suncream and a hat, lovely on the beach with a sea breeze don't recommend you do too much walking, it is best to walk around in the evening when it is so much cooler.

Holiday

Very nice indeed, the reason being I "DO NOT" stay in the hotels! I rent a private apartment as it is so much better, a home from home if you like. I have been going to Altinkum for the past 5yrs and I am due to go again in the next 2 weeks this time for a month, 16/08/10 I can't wait! The people are great, the food is nice, I use the same restaurants all the time, Sunshine bar, Pinnochio's and Didim Restaurant,

Places Recommended

Ephesus, Aqua-park, & the saturday market at yesilkent a bus will take you right there for 1 lira.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was very, VERY hot! We went last year in August 2009 and over there was heatwave for 1 week. We went for 2 weeks overall, tempuratures during the day between 11 and 4 were around 36-45 degrees and during the night between 25-30 in the second week tempuratures cooled down to around 37 and 20 at night, every day was sunny with not one cloud in the sky for the whole 14 days we were there. The sea was very warm and it was nice after hot days to just jump into a cool refreshing pool. I would recommend you drink alot of water as I had a heat stroke whilst I was out there.

Holiday

Good, although we were forced into buying things. We just layed by the pool and sat by the beach. It's all about sitting out buy the pool with a niced chilled beer and enjoying the night life at night. I dont recommend you get a boat trip to bodrum unless you want a drunk guy dancing with you while the boat breaks down at night with 70 mph winds.

Places Recommended

Didim water park was good but you cant bring your own food or bottled water in they will get confiscated. And bodrum full of life and markets quite cheap.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weather is brilliant - hot hot hot. Make sure you take good sun-tan lotion for the kids. The sea gets very warm and its so nice if you get the sea breeze because you need it.

Holiday

i loved Altinkum so much, I have been coming for the past 15 years. I now own the most beautiful 3 bedroom penthouse and I have become a full time resident. The food is very good and cheap - plenty of choice. The Turkish are very helpful people they also come and get you and drop you home after a meal.

Places Recommended

Temple of Appollo water park and a brilliant thursday night at the Penguin bar full of entertainment.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Weather was lovely, hot and sunny, twice it rained at night.

Holiday

From the minute we got there they tried to rip us off, bars, market etc, exchanging money, nothing is cheap in Turkey. Tried to sell cigs to 14 yrs old grandson, pestered my 2 daughters, nasty when ignored. I've been to Altinkum many times over 15yrs and some people remembered us, when I said goodbye to them I meant it as I wont be going to Turkey again...ever..............................

Places Recommended

Yes, another country.............

Recommend Altinkum to others

No

Weather

Fantastic, you never have to worry about any rain or cloudy days and we have visited Turkey in May, June and August. We are going again in May, July and October this year.

Holiday

Altinkum is the friendliest and nicest resort we have ever visited in our 25 years of travelling abroad. There is so much to see and do here from relaxation on the beautiful beaches to the numerous day trips on offer. The restaurants serve excellent food and have friendly staff that enhance your evening out, they will even pick you up and drop you off (for free). We liked Altinkum this much that we bought a duplux penthouse apartment there last year (excellent value for money). Try and learn some of the language the people really appreciate it and repect you for it.

Places Recommended

The Altinkum restaurant and The Sirin Bistro, Didim and kussadasi's water parks, The Apollo temple, Ephesus. The fairground (by the harbour) has rides for all ages. The local shops for a bargain (please bare in mind that the people here only have 6 months to make their yearly earnings hence the little bit of hassle).

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The Weather was fantastic as always. I have visited every month of the year over the past 7 years. Although the winter can be chilly and sometimes wet, it is always pleasant to walk up the front. During the Summer the weather can get very hot especially in July and August. June, July and September through to mid October usually between 25-32 degrees. July and August around 40 degrees. May and June is really lovely as the resort starts to open up in May for the Summer. It usually closes down end October but there are restaraunts and bars open all year round.

Holiday

Amazing! I have never had a bad holiday at this resort. It is trying hard to improve year on year. The people are friendly and very family orientated and it represents good value for money with a large beer on the front around £1. Tip, take very little lira with you as you can usually get a better exchange rate in the jewellers on the front. To eat out is cheap and the quality of food excellent.

Places Recommended

Temple of Appollo, the New D Marin Marina, Third Beach, Yenhisar market.

PLaces to Eat Pinnochio's and Karhachigi on the front near the harbour. Along with Romeo's.

Try the tea tooms on the front for delicious cheesecake and profiterols and idce cream. Also the Panorama Bar near second beach.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Weather was great.

We went last August when it was in the 40's. It was a bit too hot for me.

We are going back this month, and it should be early 20's.

When we were there last time there wasn't a cloud in sight.

Holiday

Brilliant, something for all ages, the beach, nightclubs, family bars, entertainment, kareoke, fantastic excursions and it's all so cheap.

Places Recommended

Temple of Artemis and Temple Of Appollo.

You've got to have a Turkish Bath.

Nightclubs to avoid, altough they look great, are Medusa, and Sensation, just cause they only play Turkish music, all the other clubs are great.

A MUST is the Lazy Days Boat Trip excursion.

Top Bar to visit - The Sunshine Bar (Opposite the beach)

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

The weater is always fantastic in Altinkum. Down at the beautiful beaches you get a lovely light breeze. July and August very hot so plenty of sun screen and drink plenty of water.

Holiday

I have been visiting Altinkum for 20 years and seen the resort grow and prosper. The people are genuine, friendly and always there to help you. I have visited many countries all over the world but hand on heart have never found anywhere that I feel more at home than Altinkum.

Places Recommended

Dolphin square for lively nightlife. At all other bars people are friendly you will find quiet ones, family ones, to karaoke, quizzes or traditional bars. Kesilkent has a beautiful beach and is 20 minutes on dolbus. Mavishir has a beautiful harbour and a nightmarket were you can sit at the front and watch the sun go down into the sea (Perfect)! Temple of Apollo is a must and only 10 minutes on dolbus. Waterpark is down the road from Marveshir. An excursion to Ephesus is a must and takes just over an hour to get there.(Book with an agent to ensure you have a guide) ENJOY!

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Weather is always great. I've been June, July and September. The sun's always out, but in July was bit too warm. In September heat is more bearable but at night I noticed drop in temperature - better than night temperature in July, far too hot & sticky!

Holiday

I've been to Altinkum 5 times now, will be 6 later this month and everytime I go I manage to have a even better time! Would recommend to young ones and old! Can be a quiet holiday or more lively. We've stayed at Esra 4 times and Peyda once. Really recommend Esra, entertainment is good and staff are all really nice. Theres a BBQ night and a Turkish night during the week which have dancers and games and different kinds of entertainment.

Places Recommended

Water park at Didim is good if you don't want to travel a long distance to the one in Kusidasi and I enjoyed it just as much.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

I go to Altinkum every year and it only gets better. guaranteed hot sunshine up until end of October.
People really friendly. annoying at first with the hassle of being called into shops - if you return they remember you (unbelievable) and the hassle stops.
I've stayed everywhere from the very basic to the more upmarket and could not fault any - after all you get what you pay for.
Was last in Altinkum first week of june 09 and am returning in aug 09 - did notice that prices have gone up considerably since last year, but it's still reasonalbly cheap. the grand restaurant is one of the best restaurants with big ben also serving top food

Holiday

great for all ages - plenty of night life disco bars, (the usual stuff) break dancers - kids just loved it

turkish really friendly people and great sport

Places Recommended

water park , beware extorniate prices inside
boat trips great value for money
temple of appollo - stunning
to many day trips to mention

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Weather was amazing. Hot every day with Temps up to 40 Degrees most Days in July.. Nice warm lazy Evenings away from the Hotel..

Holiday

The area is like a building site with Building Works everywhere and the worst Roads this side of Iraq... It looked almost 3rd World driving to the Hotel.. The Hotel itself looked great from the outside and had good Fixtures and Fittings but not 5 Star (More like Spanish 3 Star to me) Staff were only interested in Money and gave me the look of Death when I made use of the All Inclusive facilities. I paid enough for them so why the Evil stares... The Lifts stopped at every floor regardless of the fact that No-One pressed the button and the food was bloody Awful and in most cases I went out to Eat.. (Thank God for Burger King) The Receptionist Staff were so unhelpful and poorly organised when we asked about Excursions.. Transport Links etc and gave us no information and not even a smile on answer.. All I can say is that I will never be back in Turkey after such a poor Experience and I feel that I will stick to my usual Destinbations (ie Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria etc..) which have been much better in every way..

Places Recommended

Temple of Apollo in Altinkum and the Aqua Park in Didum..

Recommend Altinkum to others

No

Weather

The weather in July 2008 was absolutely fabulous. Hot, hot, hot! Nothing better than throwing yourself in the pool or the cooling sea. Glorious at night too.

Holiday

Our holiday was fabulous - three young children and three adults - something for all of us. This children learned to swim and dive and so long as you are sensible and protect them well against the hot sun, they can have a fabulous time in the sun. Lots of places to visit, whatever you want from your holiday - sun, sea, sand, scenery, history - its got it all and suits people of all ages. The people are so friendly and helpful. I can't fault it.

Places Recommended

Akbuk of course because it is where our lovely duplex apartment is, it is quiet, with a beautiful bay and scenery. Lovely for walking and quite safe for the kids. Bodrum for the shopping - excellent and the scenery on the Bodrum peninsula is out of this world. Good day out. Turkey - fab!

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

I have been three times now and when i go on the 13th September it will be my fourth !
The weather in September is always great !
Suitable for adults , children and teenagers ! Very hot but not to sticky , seen about 2 clouds per day the sun was allllways out , and at night times the weather is perfect , not too hot , not cold and no wind .
Around 30's .

Holiday

Amazing , we stay in a villa next to Peyda & the Esra hotels , there isn't one person i know that has been to Turkey and has come back saying 'yeh it was alright' or they didn't like it , everyone loves it !
The people are very friendly , weathers great , lots of stuff to do and bars everywhere !

Places Recommended

Go on the boat trip ! We went on one that visited 8 Islands and the views were breath taking !
Kussadasi water park , Brilliant !
Visit some of the markets aswell they're quite good , and this year were hoping to visit the Pammukale lakes this time wich no doubt will be fab !

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We stayed at the Esra Apartments
Me, my husband and my three children
All had a really good time and booked
again for next year.
Esra was clean, entertaining and has very friendly staff
their was tears when it was time to go home.
The weather was fantastic, come prepared with plenty suncream and hats.

Holiday

We went to the mud baths and turtle
beach left feeling all refreshed but you will need to shower when you return.
Aqua Park Ar Kusadaski was great fun
but wear ear plugs while swimming in any of the pools as ear infections are can be a problem.
I took a good first aid kit which did help.

Places Recommended

Aqua fantasy park
Mud baths/turtle beach
Boat trip swim in the sea / visit Acbuc market.
Didim local market "be prepared to haggle"

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We stayed at the Budak hotel in the last week of July 2008. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, red hot! We only ever saw cloud on our last day and it was still hot even so, apart from that you never needed a cardi or pashmina at all even late at night.
It was so hot that some of the Turks were burying themselves in the sand, presumably to cool off. Both the pool and sea made a welcome break from the blazing sun, which we made regular use of. If you can't stand the heat then maybe July/August is too hot for you!

Holiday

We had what we wanted from this holiday which was a relaxing, and re-energising break. We didn't take any trips or tours but took long leisurely walks together, particularly around the harbour side of the resort.
We met a lovely Turkish lady who swam each morning from the wall, Sarin a local hotelier(Han Han Hotel.) She was very friendly and invited us to her home for a drink which we accepted on our last night's stay.
We have been to Turkey many times before and always enjoy it enormously!

Places Recommended

We have visited Ephesus, Pammukale, House of the Virgin Mary, ( we were caught in the forest fire up on the mountain two years ago!) Of course a hamam is always an experience. The mud baths at Dalyan is also a must, plus the Rock Tombs on the way to Turtle Beach as well as the many colourful lively markets.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

CAN'T FAULT THE WEATHER HERE IF YOU WANT SUN GO TO ALTINKUM,NEVER SEEN A CLOUD FOR TWO WEEKS AND 40'c.

Holiday

FANTASTIC PLACE ALL THE PEOPLE WERE VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE, ,TURKEY IS AN UP AND COMING HOLIDAY DESTINATION RESORT CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK.

Places Recommended

LOTS TO DO THERE ARE 3 BEACHES TO CHOOSE FROM,WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT,
TEMPLE OF APOLLO 10MINS AWAY IF YOU LIKE SIGHT-SEEING.
LOTS OF TRIPS TO DO AS WELL.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

We have been in July, May and September. May was prone to showers, July was very hot sometimes unbearable and September was hot but bearable. I would say that I enjoyed September the best

Holiday

We went with friends and had a marvelous time. I always said that I would never go to the same place twice (to many places to see and all that) but we have now been to Turkey 9 times and Altinkum 7 times. I think that speaks for itself.

Places Recommended

Ephesus,
Olu Deniz

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Although we had 2 dull days it was warm. The weather the rest of the holiday was perfect. In the evening you would need a coat.. I have been here in July and you certainly dont need a coat then.

Holiday

Fantastic holiday. We just love the beaches and the Turkish people, very welcoming and loved the children. A very relaxing holiday.

Places Recommended

If you visit Altinkum make sure you visit the Churchill bar a friendly welcome awaits you. You will not be disappointed with the food or the staff.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes

Weather

Very sunny and warm, but not too hot (in first 2 weeks of May), in the afternoon needed cardigan. Just the sea was a bit cold.

Holiday

Very relaxing, hotel was very nice, staff very friendly. There are lots of interesting places to see
e.g : Ephesus, Pamukkale etc.

Places Recommended

Ephesus and Pamukkale, few hours drive from Altinkum, but really worth seeing.

Recommend Altinkum to others

Yes