HOW TO GET THE AEGEAN COAST VILLA

From the UK

Bodrum and Izmir are served by 22 UK airports. Bodrum Airport is only open as an international airport during the high season (1st May - 31st October).

In the winter you can fly to Izmir Adan Menderes Airport (open all year round), though these flights fly from London (with some flights from Manchester) airports only. Flight time is 4 hours and Turkey is two hours ahead of the UK.

British Airways now fly direct from Gatwick to Izmir four times a week at an approximate cost of £220 return, with a transfer time of around 90 minutes. Alternatively you can book with one of the tour companies that fly into Bodrum, which is about 60 minutes transfer time.

Charter flights for one week are usually £150 to £200. One way flights can be as low as £40. Transport from Bodrum or Izmir airports to the villa in Akbuk can be arranged by us through Maxi Tours .

From The Airport to the Villa

The Jouney form Bodrum International Airport is between 30 and 40 minutes drive away. The airport is well served with Taxis.

 

 

ABOUT AKBUK

Escape to a unique spot of Turkish Paradise on the Aegean Coast Akbuk Bay is cradled by mountains with protected forests and olive trees rolling down to a vast crystal bay with many sandy coves to explore. Due to the calm waters around Akbuk, the bays in the area are very safe for all the family to enjoy.

Akbuk Town

Akbuk, originally a small fishing village which nestles below lush pine forests and mountains, is very much an undiscovered gem. It is situated at the far end of Akbuk Bay along the Aegean coast between the well known resorts of Bodrum and Kusadasi. Akbuk has the lowest humidity and the highest oxygen ratio in Turkey providing a thoroughly healthy and therapeutic environment.

 

Our villa which has spectacular views of Akbuk Bay is only 100 metres from the harbour where you can take a host of boat trips to golden sand beaches and coves with plenty of snorkelling opportunities. Alternatively, catch one of the frequent ferries to nearby Altinkum from where you can take your pick from a comprehensive selection of daytrips to resorts such as Bodrum, or slightly further afield to Kusadasi or wherever you fancy.

Akbuk has a fishmarket at the quayside where you can buy your catch of the day (sea bass, sea bream, sword fish etc) from the local fishermen. However, if you happen to be an early bird, it is most satisfying and enjoyable to await the fishermen’s return to the jetty and buy your fish direct. Every Friday, Akbuk has a large market which is only a five minute walk from the villa.There are plenty of small shops in the town such as mini markets, fresh fruit and vegetable stalls, butchers, hairdressers, internet café and there is one night club called ‘Jokers’.

 

For those lazy days, the centre of Akbuk offers a number of bars, beach front cafes and restaurants to just sit, relax and chill out in a wonderful climate, agreeably hot and sunny with a gentle breeze – the perfect place to escape the rigours of life back home. (in tranquil surroundings?)

Akbuk, whilst understated, has a subtle buzz about it with a wonderful laid back atmosphere. If you want to truly relax yet have all amenities close to hand then Akbuk is the right choice for you. This delightful little town manages to retain the ‘ Turkish welcome’, that is, one of warmth, friendliness and traditional hospitality. Furthermore, Akbuk has not in any way been spoilt by commercialism.

THINGS TO DO IN AKBUK AND THE LOCAL AREA

There is a regular minibus service called “dolmus” just outside the villa which takes 20 minutes to get to Altinkum, Didim and the Temple of Apollo. Altinkum (Golden Sands) / Didim In Altinkum you will find plenty of shops and restaurants, plus loads of night time entertainment including some great music bars, re-runs of favourite TV comedy shows and live ‘big screen’ football matches. A new marina is being built and a golf course planned.

There are boat trips to Bodrum and Greek Islands (Samos, Kos). Didim is a large town adjacent to Altinkum offering all sorts of shopping opportunities and markets to explore. It is known around the world as the home of the Temple of Apollo.

There is a huge Aqua Park, link!! www.didimaquapark.com which the kids will love!

 

Temple of Apollo

The ancient Temple of Apollo at Didyma 5 km north of Altinkum was the third largest structure of the ancient Greek world when built around 1000 BC. This is the site where the Greek god Zeus came down to earth to make love to the goddess Leto, who then gave birth to twins Artemis and Apollo. The ‘furious Medusa, PICan exquisite marble head adorns the steps at the entrance to the site.

 

PLACES TO GO FURTHER AFIELD GREEK ISLANDS

From Didim there is a boat trip to Kusadasi and from there you can go to the Greek island of Samos.

From Bodrum there are daily boat trips to Kos & Rhodes Lazy Day Cruise - Boat Trip - What could be better than a relaxing cruise along the beautiful coastline visiting 3 bays, one island, one beach ….. with BBQ lunch on the board, and snorkelling opportunities. Dalyan Turtle Beach + Mud Bath Dalyan - meaning "fish trap" in Turkish - is the breeding ground for the world famous logger head turtles. Enjoy a boat trip along the impressive labyrinths of the delta, relax in a mud bath and indulge in delicious sea food in a river-side restaurant next to the spectacular view of 2000 yrs old Lycian rock cut tombs.