Altinkum means 'golden sand' and the name more than delivers: this is a beachlover's paradise. Wide beaches of soft, golden sand shelve gently into the sea and are ideal for families. For daytime sightseeing don't forget that the splendid Graeco-Roman ruins of Ephesus are within easy reach for an excursion, while the Temple of Apollo at Didyma is a short dolmus ride from the resort. After dark, Altinkum's nightlife is generally centred among the lively bars and restaurants along the main seafront promenade.
