Turkey Information

Akbuk is situated on the west Aegean coast of Turkey. Located only about 50 mins from Kusadasi, 45mins from Bodrum Airport and 1hr 20mins from Izmir which is the third largest city in Turkey The peaceful and tranquil small town of Akbuk became a township in 1991 and lies between Bodrum and Didim.

It boasts beautiful breathtaking views over the crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea and to the Bodrum Peninsula. The area is also covered with protected forests and olive trees, with the background scenery being immensely lush and green due to the tree covered mountains that cradle the Village and Bay. The beach is dotted with sandy coves and together with the clear calm waters is ideal for bathing. The climate is warm, but being in the bay a gentle breeze is refreshing and ideal feature especially in the peak summer months.

The resort has its own beaches, bars, restaurants, mini markets on a smaller scale then Altinkum yet Altinkum is just 15 mins away by car or bus. Three markets each week in different locations keeps Akbuk still in the traditional ways of Turkey.

Akbuk has preservation and a building order by the ministry on its lands to preserve its natural beauty and scenery. You can only build on 15% of the land making this a very pleasant area for a holiday home or residential. Akbuk has a 5 star Caprice Palace Hotel and the 4 star Holiday Resort Hotel, leisure shopping and health facilities, is far from the crowd of the city in its private area.