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ABOUT AKBUK
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Akbuk is well situated, on the way between
Altinkum and Bodrum airport. It is only 15 kilometres from Altinkum
resort and 65 kilometres from Bodrum airport. There are regular bus
services to both Bodrum and Altinkum for very cheap prices. If you are driving, Akbuk is only 40 minutes drive from Bodrum airport. A new Bodrum-Akbuk motorway is being built which will make the travel time even faster and your journey shorter. Akbuk is one of the rising stars for the properties and holiday homes. With its nature as well as its history, Akbuk is attracting more and more property buyers. It used to be a small town where all fishermen caught delicious Aegean Sea bass, but now it is a rapidly growing tourism resort with its holiday complexes as well as summer houses, villas, harbor, hotels... Akbuk became a township in 1991 and is developing quite nicely just as planned. Most of the infrastructural work has been done. Clean roads, beautiful and very calm beaches welcome you to Akbuk as it is an ideal resort for those who love quiet times alongside water sports. Many people who come here from big cities decide to stay here after their retirement. It has been explored by tour operators in recent years but Akbuk is not very busy yet compared to such resorts as Altinkum, Kusadasi, etc. Akbuk is covered with protected forests and olive trees. The region has many small clean beaches and bays. Akbuk is a much loved region by foreign and local tourists, it is purported to have the highest oxygen ratio and the lowest humidity of Turkey, and is rich in nature and sea. So it is recommended by doctors for people suffering from asthmatic diseases. Located between hills, forests and clean blue waters of Aegean, Akbuk is quiet and peaceful. More and more people are moving there who prefer tranquillity and relaxed atmosphere. The air, nature and landscape are making Akbuk popular among retired people and families. No serious construction work is allowed during the tourist season (May to October). No building is allowed to be more than 2˝ stories high. High density housing is not allowed. These regulations are strictly enforced by the town Mayor & Council. That’s why you fill find mainly luxury villas for very affordable prices. The climate here is warm, but being in the bay a gently breeze is refreshing to cool you down especially in the peak summer months. In contrast to Altinkum Akbuk is largely untouched and unspoilt by the tourist industry. I am sure you will agree it is a little piece of heaven. The economy related tourism in recent years has made available the local fishermen's boats for boat trips along the coasts of Akbuk for the duration of the summer months. During your visit to Akbuk, the chapel on the coast line close to the town center is very well preserved and can be visited since it is open to the public. There are big holiday resorts, 3 star hotels and also one 4 star hotel, along with one resort for French tour operators rated at 5 stars; Some of the hotels situated in Akbuk are: Caprice Palace (4 star) a very beautiful hotel with separate pools and beach areas for men & women. Holiday Resort Hotel (4 star) High quality international hotel. Akbuk Hotel - Hotel Derby - Ipekyolu - Summer Hotel. There are also small pensions, motels available during the summer season. Restaurants by the sea, serve delicious fish and local food that should not be missed, The town also has several shops. Akbuk is self contained and for day to day living the local shops can provide you with most things. There are many mini supermarkets selling food and grocery, a chemist, a hairdresser, several shops for electrical appliances, hardware shop, and internet café, plumbers etc. In fact, apart from large supermarkets, you can find almost anything that you would require. But should you require something more, Altinkum, where all the main supermarkets and shops are based is only a touching distance away. |
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