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Altinkum
Like Bodrum and Kusadasi, its neighbours on Turkey's south
Aegean Coast, Altinkum is heavily frequented by British holiday
package tourists, but unlike these other frenetic resorts Altinkum
is small and quiet, making it perfect for families with young
children and those seeking a relaxed, easy-going beach holiday. The
resort town's main attraction are its three long sandy beaches,
that stretch from the small harbour at one end of a gently shelving
bay to a rocky cliff at the other end. Little wonder that the name
Altinkum means 'golden sands'. In this resort devoted to leisure
and pleasure, lazy days on the beach, perhaps indulging in some
watersports, are the order of the day, while night time is spent
trying out the laid back restaurants and bars, many of them serving
up British fare and named for familiar English landmarks. Those
with a yen for sightseeing will find Altinkum perfectly placed to
visit two major ancient sites, the Temple of Apollo at Didyama and
the vast Roman ruins at Ephesus.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
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.