The beach here is long and broad and sandy. During peak season Turkish and English families share the expanse of beach. The shallow sea waters are dotted along the break with young children enjoying their first taste of beach life. Further out groups of gossiping men cool off in the salty waters that reach no higher than waist height for a good hundred or so metres.

The Second Beach is tucked away behind some of the larger hotels and apartment blocks. Small yet perfectly formed, it is fed by its own many neighbourhood bars and restaurants. The Third Beach is located away in a small inlet a little further round the bay from the main resort.

There are a couple of now infamous restaurants right on the beach that also provide a free bus service that will take you back to you own apartment. There are many more small coves and bays dotted up and down this particular bit of coastline.

Set on Turkey’s Aegean coast between Bodrum and Kusadasi, Altinkum is a charming, relaxed beach resort that keeps growing bigger every year. The beach is pretty, there's accommodation for all budgets and plenty to do in and around town.
It's a good place for families and anyone looking to relax, but those seeking a lively resort won't be disappointed – the nightlife is fun but not rowdy. Temperatures get very hot in the summer, although there's usually a breeze to keep things cool.