Altinkum is located on the sunny Aegean coast close to the town of Bodrum. Altinkum holidays are famous for the two long crescent beaches which lie at each end of the resort starting at the harbour and finishing at the rocky headland. The beaches in this area are very clean and are extremely safe for children and non-swimmers. We are able to offer a holiday to suit every taste, whether you are looking for a cheap all-inclusive deal or prefer to sample the local cuisine and go self-catering.
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.
Holidays in Altinkum
Altinkum Holidays aren’t just for beach lovers, as there is plenty to see in the surrounding areas. Altinkum is close to many fascinating ancient sites such as the Temple of Apollo where the famous snake-adorned head of Medusa stands. For a longer day-out visit the inspiring ruins of Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world or you can even take a boat trip to the Greek island of Samos.
Language in Altinkum
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas.
Nightlife in Altinkum
Come evening, Altinkum holidays offer a huge choice of restaurants and bars to suit every taste. Most of the entertainment can be found around Dolphin Square and in the bars along the sea front promenade. Clubbers are catered for during the height of the summer season at Medusa, an open-air night club that is regarded as Altinkum's most lively party point.