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Didim or Altinkum, Altin=Gold kum=sand put the two together and you get Goldensand, which is
exactly what you get in Altinkum, is a small resort on the Aegean coast, in an area called
Didyma, between Kusadasi and Bodrum. To get there you fly into either Izmir or Bodrum/Milas
airports, followed by a two and a half or one and half hour transfer respectively. Most airlines
now fly to Bodrum from the UK and most other European countries. Travellers from outside will
Europe usually fly into Istanbul and then transfer to Bodrum. The Aegean shores of Turkey are
among the loveliest landscape in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear
water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky
crags and pine woods. Whether you prefer idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages or
the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to more than 5000 years of history, culture and
mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun
worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archeologists.
The Gallipoli peninsular, which lies between the Marmara and the Agean seas, attracts many
visitors, with its beautiful coastline of small forested bays, unspoilt scenery and historic
monuments. The long sandy beaches (right) of the Gallipoli peninsular's Agean coast is perfect for
summer holidays. Fishing is an imporatant part of the economy of the town of Gelibolu at the
mouth os Canakkale Strait where it opens into the Marmara Sea.
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