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Altınkum literally means ‘golden sand’ an apt description of the beautiful beach in this relaxed resort. Popular with families it has a range of accommodation and plenty of restaurants and bars for entertainment. There are lots of shops and an attractive street market in the centre. It is popular with both Turkish and international holidaymakers. It is also a good base from which to visit the nearby sites of Priene, with its superb stadium, theatre and Ionic Temple of Athena;Miletus with its 15,000-seater theatre and Baths of Faustina; and Didyma. The impressive site of the temple of Apollo at Didim, ancient Didyma, is well worth a visit. It was one of the ancient world’smost sacred places, one of the fore-most oracles of the Greek world. It was originally built in the 7th century BC and then restored by Alexander the Great. The early Christians converted it to a church. It has been well preserved and the head of Medusa is of particular interest.
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