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In Didim (Didyma) are the remains of a magnificent temple of Apollo, the ancient one of the most visited sites oracle. Although several times looted and burned, he still impresses visitors with its elegant beauty. The Kernbau surrounded twice per ten columns on the width and twice the 21 columns on the sides.
Near this site are two of the most beautiful beaches in the area, Altinkum and Akbük, with many smaller and larger hotels of all classes.

Side, Turkey

Side, with its broad, fine-grained sand beaches and the many hotels for many years a very popular holiday resort on the Turkish Riviera. On the beaches around side to find enough beds, umbrellas and various opportunities to sport.

Side itself is a pleasant tourist destination with all kinds of shops and market stalls. Here you can for Turkey usual goods such as gold jewelry, clothing, leather goods and carpets to buy. As long shops have opened, you can look for a more leisurely evening beach shopping. Read our tips for shopping in Turkey.
 
For entertainment in the evening there are side bars and discos. For years very popular is the huge open-air disco “oxide” on the outskirts of Side. Those who prefer quiet may be better in the off-season to Side.

Side is one of the oldest cities in Turkey. Presumably, this area around 600 BC by the Greeks first populated. Later came the Romans and Persians. Thanks to its location on the coast side have developed in ancient times to a major trading city. In and around Side are still many ruins, the early settlement of the city testify.

From the Roman era, for example, the Amphitheatre Side. While initially probably especially theatrical performances took place, it was later on, here gladiator fights and the like auszutragen. This was the theatre for an arena soon.

Were very popular in the ancient baths, so-called spas. Under the floor were individual rooms strongly heated, so that a steam sauna. In addition, there were cool refreshment rooms and recreation, also some water basins. Such spas were formerly used for important matters of politics and economy bereden. Even today can be found in the remains Side of such a spa visit. Today is located in the Roman bath or a museum, where one ancient exhibits visit.

Also establishing the time of Side erected gates still stand. However, in the course of several millennia restored, rebuilt and expanded. Finally, can be found in the ruins still columns and courts, so that you can imagine, where once the public life in abspielte Side.

All in all Side is a successful mix of holiday fun and worth seeing history. In addition, one of a number of interesting side trips to Turkey was a little better to know: In the immediate environment, for example, the Manavgat waterfalls. Also not far away are the major city of Antalya city and the ruins of Aspendos, Perge and Termessos Who is not afraid of long journeys may also unique terraces of Pamukkale chart.

Bodrum Turkey

Bodrum is on a far into the Mediterranean hineinragenden peninsula. The place is not only for foreign tourists very popular. The locals are very happy to spend their holidays. Consequently, there are in and around Bodrum very many hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs. Wonderful is also the waterfront promenade in the city.

The excessive tourism has also left its mark: For instance, the water quality of the bay of Bodrum in recent years deteriorated. More and more waste water from the town into the sea.

On the Bodrum peninsula, a short walk from the city, there are still many beautiful beaches. The somewhat remote bays are perfect for surfing, swimming and diving.

In addition, a port of Bodrum, where many sailing boats and yachts create. Who sailing want to make either an ordinary trip on a sailboat or one book is also chartering a yacht.

No matter what boat you book - the Turkish coast to sail is highly recommended. The organized boat trips will be fully on board food and goes into beautiful bays at anchor. There can be crystal clear water swimming, snorkeling and diving.

The lonely bays
are an ideal target
boat trips.

The bays around Bodrum also home to some beautiful diving spots. Passendes equipment can be used in a diving center borrow. The water also has the best view of the many small white houses in and around Bodrum cover the mountainsides.

But even on trips to the country should not refrain: There is very famous and ancient ruins Featured cities on the Aegean coast (see South Aegean trips). It is also possible to Bodrum from a day trip to the unique natural landscape of Pamukkale 12.

Symbols of Bodrum is the medieval Crusader castle (Bodrum kalesi). The fort dates from the 15th Century and protected with thick walls of the inhabitants of Bodrum against intruders. Today, the fortress of a beautiful museum, where archaeological finds are shown.
Once in Bodrum was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the mausoleum. The mausoleum was an impressively large and beautiful tomb. It was also the namesake for the term still used today. Where once there was the mausoleum, there is today only one excavation point.
Old windmills
Bodrum

Of course, one in Bodrum also many opportunities for shopping. In the numerous small shops, there are all kinds for Turkey typical goods. For more information, please visit shopping.

Another highlight is the nightlife of Bodrum. This is the biggest disco Turkey: In Harlicarnas dance during the summer months evening for dinner almost 6,000 people until the early morning hours. But otherwise, there is entertainment of Bodrum in many bars, restaurants and nightclubs together, so that the choice, where you spend the evening.

Didim - Altinkum