The Area

Altinkum is a small and friendly resort. You will get to know the local people of Altinkum very quickly because they will enjoy talking with you and offering a cup of Turkish tea or apple tea. It does not matter if this is your first or last trip, you will find yourself coming back to Altinkum year after year to visit your new friends.

The Temple of Apollo is located next to Altinkum. The Greek traveller Pausanias who travelled during 160A.D. recorded that the temple was constructed even before Greek colonization took place and that was in the 10th century B.C. The general belief is the temple in Altinkum actually dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C. However, excavations have unearthed the initial level of the temple and archaeologists feel that the temple dates back to the 8th century B.C. and the walkway was constructed a century later. It is an awesome sight not to be missed!

Altinkum has many great restaurants, bars and nightclubs. From Typically Turkish to Basically British, you'll find everything you want here. Some of these restaurants are even open 24 hours. There are also a couple of outdoor open air nightclubs for you to dance the night away into the small hours and this is all on the doorstep of the Royal Marina Apartments.