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Didim Temple of Apollo

The city’s ruins include a harbor monument adorned with carvings of marine life on one side and a half-man, half-fish triton on the other. Also uncovered are the remarkably well-preserved Baths of Faustina, erected by the wife of Marcus Aurelius, which include a headless but otherwise exquisite reclining statue. Ancient Didyma was not a city, but rather the home of the God Apollo. Only priests were allowed entry here to consult the oracle in the great Temple of Apollo. The site served as a divine sanctuary at least as early as the 10th Century B.C Priestesses of Delphic origin fasted here for three days, then inhaled sulfur fumes until they entered a supposed state of divine inspiration. Their ramblings were then translated by priests into prophecies. The site continued to issue predictions via pries throughout several centuries. In 300 B.C construction began on the Temple of Apollo and continued for the next 500 years.

Didim Akbük

This picturesque resort is one of the hidden gems of Turkey, located on the south west coast of the Aegean. The lively resort of Altinkum is approximately 19km from Akbuk, Kusadasi 65km and Bodrum 70km. Akbük is the quieter alternative to the busier holiday resorts and is still relatively unrecognized throughout the tourist industry. The perfect location set around a beautiful bay surrounded by protected forests and olive groves. Akbuk became a township in 1991 and is developing according to plan, future developments include a golf course and a direct road leading to Bodrum airport. Most of the infrastructure is now complete including new roads, clean beaches and pedestrian walkways. No major construction work is allowed between the months of May – October, and no buildings are to be built any higher than 2 ½ storeys.

Didim Altınkum

Altınkum is the most popular beach of Didim. It means ‘golden sands’, and the color of sands is golden yellow truly. The azure sea is very clean. Altınkum has most of otels, restaurants, bars and shoping centers of Didim.

Didim is a beautiful tourist vacation spot, has some of the best sun, sand and sea in the Aegean region. It has a rich history. The Temple to Apollo at Didim was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Though many times looted and burned, the sanctuary still possesses elegant beauty. A prophetic oracle in ancient times, there is a large temple dedicated to the sun god Apollon here. The ancients’ belief in fate was very powerful and they saw Apollon as a god of prophecy who would reveal their fate.

Didim

Didim is a beautiful tourist vacation spot, has some of the best sun, sand and sea in the Aegean region. It has a rich history. The Temple to Apollo at Didim was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Though many times looted and burned, the sanctuary still possesses elegant beauty. A prophetic oracle in ancient times, there is a large temple dedicated to the sun god Apollon here. The ancients’ belief in fate was very powerful and they saw Apollon as a god of prophecy who would reveal their fate.