The Best Things To See And Do In Didim Turkey

A favorite summer destination for visitors, Didim in Turkey is known for its beautiful beaches and historic sightseeing. From the stunning Temple of Apollo to its natural park, there’s plenty to see and do in Didim except getting lazy on the beach.

Altınkum Beach

If you book a hotel in Didim you’ll have access to a private beach the entirety of your stay, however, the town’s most popular beach by far is Altınkum. Located around 2km from the city center and reachable via cab or bus, the Altınkum Beach takes its name from the golden sand that stretches out from the end of the boardwalk right into the beautiful glittering sea. In the high season, this beach becomes quite crowded so it’s a good idea to visit in the low season if you’d rather enjoy the golden sand with far fewer people around.

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Miletus

About a half-an-hour ride from Didim, the ancient ruins of Miletus are another exceptional historic sight. In its heyday, Miletus was a thriving ancient Greek city and sea trading port and believed to have been one of the greatest and wealthiest of the Greek cities. Nowadays, visitors can wander among the ruins of this once great city and gaze upon the remnants, the most well-preserved being the Theater of Miletus, which was built for more than 5,000 viewers.

Miletus Museum

A visit to the Miletus Museum is a must to really get acquainted with the region’s ancient history, because it is here that you’ll find the most precious excavated objects from the Miletus site. The exhibitions include lion statues, epigraphs, funerary steles, tombs, coins, and decorative objects, as well as altar objects from the Temple of Apollo.

Lake Bafa Nature Park

About 16km from Didim is the Lake Bafa Natural Park, another excellent day trip for those visitors who are interested in spending some time within the natural elements. The nature reserve hosts up to 300,000 bird varieties and is covered with tamarisks, pine tree, and olive groves. With plenty of accommodation options from small guesthouses to campgrounds, visitors can get active with such pursuits as trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking.

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