Altinkum leads the way in the Turkish property market

Despite a challenging worldwide economic climate, Turkey is still proving popular with investors, where the property market offers great appeal. With property prices set to keep rising over the coming years and new government laws surrounding foreign ownership of property, interest in the Turkish property market remains strong. Investment once intended for European resorts is being reassigned as the strength of the euro leads holidaymakers to consider cheaper holiday destinations, including Turkey.

Altinkum, a family resort in Turkey’s Aegean region, translates as ‘golden sands’ and is the kind of place that beach lovers dream of! Tourism in the region is flourishing, not only because of the low-cost appeal of Turkey, but also because there is so much to do. The resort offers all kinds of activities – day and night – so visitors are returning year after year. Shallow clear waters are perhaps what make the resort such a hit with families, but activities range from a light spot of shopping (plus haggling, of course) to sunbathing or trips to the ever-popular water parks, keeping everyone happy.

Some of the more active pursuits include jeep safaris, diving and horse riding or, for a fix of culture, there’s a preserved classical city (Ephesus) and the ancient Apollo Temple. For the über-relaxed, Cleopatra's Spa, with its therapeutic waters or the Turkish baths, combined with sauna and marble massage tables, are highly popular. All this, combined with a choice of lively or relaxed nightlife, contributes to Altinkum’s appeal.

Restaurants cater for all tastes; international cuisine – Italian, English, Chinese and Mexican – as well as traditional Turkish menus, are available. On the beach, lounger-service refreshments for the really-really-relaxed or a short stroll to the nearby shops, restaurants or cafes for the ever-so-slightly-less relaxed means that holidaymakers in Altinkum can enjoy a stress-free stay. Car hire is cheap and easy to organise too, so getting around is simple.

All of this, combined with cheap and frequent access to the region (budget airlines fly to Bodrum, which is just over an hour’s drive away from Altinkum) means that holidaymakers can make a quick and easy journey to their destination – and they’re flocking to the region. Increased tourism numbers mean greater appeal for property investors and, with Altinkum property exceptionally well priced in comparison to surrounding areas, it’s an ideal opportunity for investors to cash in on Turkey’s ever-growing popularity.

So, with a range of property types catering to a range of investment budgets, and with a guaranteed tourism industry to generate an impressive rental income, Altinkum is ideal. Whether visitors want relaxation, culture, adventure, nightlife…or a mixture of everything, they’ll find it in Altinkum and they’ll find it at a good price. Property investors looking at the Turkish market shouldn’t overlook the value that they’d get from an investment here.