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Altinkum
Altinkum is set on a fantastic
geographical part of the world. It is 200 km south
from the Turkey’s third largest city, Izmir; 73 km
from Kusadasi and 110 km from Bodrum, which are the
two important tourist resorts of the country.
The
Beach
Altinkum translated means "Golden
Sand" and relates to the superb beaches. The beaches
slope gently and are safe for families with children,
they are just as appealing to those just wanting to
unwind, take it easy and work on their tans. The beach
wraps round the picturesque Altinkum Bay forming two
beaches one at either end of the town. There are
plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for hire and at very
reasonable rates too. Go for a paddle or a swim in the
calm sparkling blue waters where You will also find a
large assortment of watersports both ends of the beach;
Windsurfing Jet Skis, Banana Boat Ride, and for those
less energetic, Pedalos.
History
According to myth, after God
created man, he shook off the scrap clay from his
hands and the pieces of clay fell on the Aegean Sea.
The islands and shores of this region are so inspiring
because they have been created from the same clay as
man. With its thousands of islands of which some are
not even shown on the maps and with its curved shores,
the Aegean Sea couldn’t possibly be described in a
better way! This mythical sea surrounds the Altinkum
beaches. Have you ever seen a forest of stone? We are
not talking about rocks in mountain areas, but a man-made
stone forest. Would you like to see it? Then come to
Didim and visit the Temple of Apollo. Those columns
erected by people who lived 7-8 centuries before
Christ and who did not yet know how to mix sand,
pebbles and cement to make plaster, have been standing
almost for 3000 years. You will surely experience one
of the most special moments of your life, because at
that moment, you will not only be in a foreign country,
surrounded by foreign people but also you will be
standing in a place shared by different civilisations
for 3000 years. And from that moment on you are one of
those who shared it. You are in the third greatest
temple of the ancient world. That temple is the
architectural twin of the Artemision, which is one of
the Seven Wonders of the World. Artemision is no more
there to see, but the Temple of Apollo still exists
with all its majesty. The temple was the oracles
centre so the name of the city comes from this
characteristic, as Didim means in antiquity, the place
where oracles are told. There is also the snake-adored
head of Medusa and delicate carvings which has been
there for thousands of years.
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