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Akbük In Detail

Location

Akbük, originally a small fishing village located on a secluded bay, is a very much undiscovered gem on the Aegean coastline midway between the well known resorts of Bodrum and Kudadasi, in the centre of Turkey's favourite coast. Akbük town is nestled between a crystal clear and tranquil bay and majestic mountains. Akbük still maintains its peaceful and simply mesmerising atmosphere.

The whole bay (approx. 8km) is lined with trees, countless beaches and characteristic bars and bistros. However, being so close to the popular resort of Altinkum has led to many foreign holidaymakers discovering Akbük.

In contrast to Altinkum, Akbük is still virtually untouched and unspoilt by the tourist industry. This is mainly due to Akbük having a Town Mayor that rigidly controls development and strictly adhering to the summertime ban on construction activities, whilst maintaining a unhindered infrastructure system. Akbük is a region much loved by both Turkish and foreign holidaymakers. It has the highest oxygen ratio and the lowest humidity of Turkey and is rich in natural beauty and clear blue waters. Akbük is a quiet area and not yet classified as a resort. This allows Akbük to retain its Turkish feel while offering a wide range of restaurants, bars and shops. Akbük is an ideal place to stay for holidaymakers whether you like a quiet, laid back holidays or one with non-stop action.

Town Centre

The view from the town is one of green mountains and clear blue sea stretching out as far as the eye can see. The road into Akbük town centre is well maintained, with adequate space for parking, although it is a quiet town for the majority of the year. There is a jewellers shop in the village on the corner, just past the ‘Jokers Bar’. Also there is a cash point machine outside the Council office. To the right you will find Akbük's little harbour, making it an ideal place to walk before or after your evening meal. The beach is dotted with sandy coves that lend themselves to sunny days of sunbathing. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, with fantastic views of the bay, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the Bodrun peninsula.

Things to do—Akbük

Akbük's harbour is host to many different tours, especially in the summer season where nearby islands and bays can be visited by yacht tours. Also there are a number of boats offering pleasure cruises and fishing trips. If you are a keen angler, fishing from almost anywhere along the Akbük coastline can catch Sea Bass, farmed locally in the bay. There are a growing number of small restaurants and cafes. The Ipek Yolu (Silk Road) is a quality fish restaurant offering traditional Turkish cuisine in comfortable & beautiful surroundings (they speak very good English). Next door is the Pizza Pansion, a family-run business serving freshly cooked food at very cheap prices and you can watch the food being cooked in their clay oven. And for those lazy days, the centre of Akbük offers a number of bars and restaurants to just sit, relax, and chill out where to enjoy the wonderful sun sets. Nearby is Jokers bar & disco, owned by David & Michael, which is definitely a ‘chill-out’ bar. Watching the sunset, over the peninsula is fantastic viewing, especially over a bottle of Turkish Red wine!

In the town centre there is a weekly market on a Friday, which also serves as a social gathering, along with small outlets selling cold drinks and basic cuisine. There are a few bar/night-clubs on the seafront, which offer lively music. The Akbük promenade itself is great for strolling along, while taking in the ambience of small fishing boats moored up at timber jetties leading into the sea. Further round the cove are working fish farms, which offer fresh fish for sale. There is an excellent bus service from Akbük's bus terminal with routes to nearby Altinkum, Soke, Milas, Kudadasi and Bodrum. Weekly food shopping can be done at Gima or Migros both located in Altinkum. Akbük is an ideal resort for the connoisseur who enjoys beautiful scenery, tranquillity and water sports. Many people have visited Akbük from the big cites of the world and gone on to make the decision to stay and enjoy their retirement. In all, Akbük is an idyllic location with everything to offer to either to a holidaymaker or a permanent resident.

The text above is taken from http://www.akbukturkey.com/

The villa itself is situated on a slight hillside and the seafront, beaches & supermarket are approx. 10 minutes walk from the villa. There is also a hop on/hop off tractor ride up and down the hill, which is available for the residents and their guests. This currently operates 4 times a day, going down the hill at 9am, 11am, 3pm and 6pm, and returns back up the hill 30 minutes later. The 9am ride down the hill is ideal for getting fresh bread, etc for breakfast from the local supermarket and the 6.30 run is ideal for returning back up the hill to the villa after a lazy day on the local beaches.
There is a local bus service that operates along the sea front between the hours of 8am to 10pm offering a regular service every 15 minutes either to:

  1)  Akbük town centre (approx. 10-minute journey)
  2)  To Didim/Altinkum (approx. 25 minute journey)

See Local Area page for more info on Didim/Altinkum.