Didim is a provincial seaside resort on the Aegean coast
of Turkey, with pristine sandy beaches, turquoise bays
and a past steeped in ancient history. The ancient city
of Didyma, originally a pre-Greek cult sanctuary, was
established as a colony of Myceane and then Crete in the
16th century BC, and was subsequently possessed by the
Persians, the Ancient Romans and the Byzantines, as part
of the province of Caria.
The town today is renowned for the Blue Flag beaches of
Altinkum, two crescent shapes totaling over a kilometre
of golden sands fringed by crystal-clear shallow sea.
HOTELS
From luxurious 5-star complexes in surrounding bays to
cosy and welcoming guest houses along the seafront,
Didim hotels cater for every taste.
USEFUL
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The international dialing country code for Turkey is
“90”
POLICE
:
155
FIRE
:
110
AMBULANCE
:
112
POLICE STATION
:
0256 813 7555
STATE HOSPITAL
:
0256 811 5757
TOURISM INFORMATION
:
0256 811 5707
MONEY
MATTERS
Currency exchange is easy with numerous local exchange
bureaux and banks in town.
For cash withdrawal, there are ATMs in the town centre.
Some machines dispense foreign currency as well as
Turkish Lira, and you will find many shopkeepers are
happy to accept foreign currency too.
Major credit and debit cards are also widely accepted.
SHOPPING
Whether in the compact shopping mall, the lively covered
bazaar or in the boutique shops along the seafront,
delightful souvenirs and gifts can be found for all.
HEALTH
Didim offers modern healthcare facilities with private
clinics and a state hospital.
NIGHTLIFE
& DINING
World-renowned Turkish cuisine as well as Aegean fish
and vegetable specialities can be sampled at numerous
colourful restaurants and cafes along the seafront.
Dolphin Square comes alive at night with bustling bars,
some playing live folk music. Relax with cocktails and
take in the scenery, or dance until dawn in the local
discotheque.
DIDIM
TOWN
