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Altınkum which is connected to Çeşme, the touristic district of İzmir, is famous for its beach named after its gold-colored sands. With its 500 meters length and 15 meters wideness, Altınkum Beach is the ideal place for those looking for a quiet environment and a clean sea. The sea is gradually deepening and going at a level where non-swimmers do not need to be anxious. Even in the hottest days of summer, the water is cold in Altınkum, you can reach there by following the Çeşme road from İzmir.

The distance between Altınkum and Çeşme, which is one of the popular holiday places due to its nature and night life, lasts 10 minutes. If you go to Altınkum, you should see the Çeşme Castle built in 1508 during Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II., the caravanserai built by the Suleiman the Magnificent in 1528 which is used as a hotel today, Şifne Hot Springs located on the Gulf of Şifne, and the Ayios Haralambos Church built in 1830 and the only church of Çeşme. Alaçatı is one of the liveliest streets of Çeşme, both for shopping and for sightseeing.

İzmir is easily reached by sea, land and air. The closest airport to Altınkum is İzmir Aydın Menderes Airport. The distance between the airport and Çeşme is 96 km and can be reached with Havaş services.