Thinking of Buying Property in Turkey?
Discover the vibrant and thriving country of Turkey, with it's emerging property market it is fast becoming an investors dream. Set apart as the bridge between east and west, this fusion point, rich in cultural history and diverse with its abundance of attractions, has increasingly become a desirable location.
It's easy to see why Turkey has become the destination of choice amongst British and international sun-seekers and investors. As well as being an excellent holiday destination, the country offers property at competitive prices and is ideal for those who can no longer afford traditional holiday areas such as Spain or Portugal.
Surrounded by four different seas, the combination of urban centres, rural areas of exceptional beauty and over 8000 km of crisp sandy beaches makes Turkey a clear leader in overseas property investment. The country boasts one of the world's fastest-growing economies, and inflation has been at its lowest for the last 37 years.
Those who have bought property in Turkey are already seeing good returns. To date, conservative estimates would advise on around 10-15% increases year-on-year. EU accession talks began in October 2005 - property investors see this as a potential long-term benefit.
Each region has its own personality, history, landscape and even cuisine, and with so much on offer, it is not surprising that one trip to Turkey is never enough. As one of Turkey's leading resort destinations, Kusadasi remains unspoilt, perfecting the balance between the country's ancient heritage and modern Turkish character. Turkey has a wonderful climate with an average of seven months of sunshine each year. Resorts on the Mediterranean coastline experience higher levels of sunshine than those on the Aegean.
The country's coastal areas are serviced by the following airports: Izmir, Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya - all of which are open all year round. And, travelling around Turkey is easy - there is a good network of local roads, with bus routes, and cheap taxi services.
Adamson Limited can help you to get involved in this market with the minimum of fuss. With our extensive database of properties, we have something to suit everyone, contact us and find out how easy it is to find your dream home in Turkey.
Undeniably, whether you are looking for an idyllic retreat, or a significant investment, Kusadasi will find you the perfect foundation for your future aspirations.
About Didim
Didim, a provincial town of the county of Aydin, is a peninsula that extends into the Aegean sea. It is surrounded by Soke in the north, Mandaiya Bay in the south, the Aegean sea in the west, and the lake of Bafa and the county of Milas in the east.
Didim is one of the most important and favourite tourism centres in the area with its coastal ribbon that stretches as far as 80 km. The climate generally carries the typical Mediterranean characteristics.
According to the last census the residing population of Didim was 25,700, but today it is estimated to be around 30,000. Consisting of 9 main districts, Didim has a fairly flat geography and a widely scattered pattern of settlements. Its main route of transport is the through Soke/Bodrum highway.
Transport by air is through Bodrum (90 km) and Izmir Adnan Menderes (150 km) airports. Didim has been set up as a temple site in history. The area that has hosted many empires and states with the Ortomans as the last of the sequence is in the environs of the Temple of Apollo today, and is known as the Castle District (Hisar Mahallesi).
The first settlement in the history of the Republic was made a possible with the Pact of Residence Exchange signed between Turkey and Greece. As the Greeks and Turks exchanged places, the name of the area was changed from Yoran to Yenihisar (Newcastle). After the earthquake in 1955, the settlement was transferred towards the area called Yenimahalle (New District) where substitute residences were erected.
For many years the small coastal village kept busy with agriculture and stockbreading. It was further enlivened with the foundation of the Municipality in 1967. The town assumed its full identity in 1991 when the name Yenihisar was dropped and that of Didim was reassigned.
Drawing the attention of tens of thousands of foreign and local tourists, since the 1990's Didim has become an important holiday centre with its historical and natural wealth. Qualified touristic administrations, unique bays, and the clean sea come together to make Didim a brand in demand. As it happens, today Didim is one of the few centres that has overcome the problem of infrastructure among similar coastal settlements.
About Altinkum
Many visitors arriving to holiday in our town become quite confused when hearing the reference to Didim. Most, if not all, tour brochures name the town as Altinkum, and to a point that is correct.
Altinkum is the region of the Main Beach district of the town of Didim, in fact, Didim, part at the regional administration of the city and county of Aydin, covers a large area which also includes the other holiday areas of Yesilkent, Mavisehir and Akbuk, as well as the community of Yenihisar.
Altinkum, which means 'Golden Sand' in Turkish, was given its name with the advent of tourism some years ago. It had previously been named 'Karakuyu', which literally translates as 'black hole'! This was before there were any buildings, houses or hotels. The area consisted solely of fields and farming land, with a few tiny fish restaurants and tea houses located near the sea front.
The area of Yenihisar is often referred to as the 'old town', although the name actually translates as 'Newcastle' and we've never heard any Geordie accents outside of the tourist season! This is the area where all the electrical, furniture and utility shops are located, as well as numerous lokantas (cafes), supermarkets, bakeries, indeed, all that you should wish to find in a sizeable town, including a Saturday market.
Mavisehir is a little further afield, upon the main road leaving the Altinkum and Yenihisar districts. Mavisehir translates as 'Blue Town', and is home to predominantly Turkish tourists during the season. A 'night market' is to found here, which opens from 5pm each evening during the season. Many people find they prefer to visit here, rather than the very crowded and hot Yenihisar Saturday market.
Yesilkent, 'Green City', is to be found twenty minutes or so around the coastline from Altinkum's beaches. Again, this is primarily an area inhabited only during the summer months, though more are residing there throughout the year these days. Both areas are outlying from the Altinkum/ Yenihisar centre, and boast the most outstanding scenic views and a rich variety of nature.
Akbuk is even more outlying, further around the coastline from Yesilkent. The area is rapidly becoming more popular with foreigners due to the peace and quiet of its location, though Akbuk is earmarked for a lot of future development in tourism. It is, in reality, a town unto itself rather then just a residential area with beaches.
The population of Didim varies considerably from summer to winter, as do all tourist areas. This numbers approximately 30,000 in winter, but leaps to some 400,000 during the busy summer months. Many nationalities enjoy holidaying in Didim. The Turkish tourists are the most numerous during July and August, but overall it is the British that constitute the largest number. Most of the cafes and bars display their wares and fares in English, and the language is widely spoken.
The accessibility of Didim is well maintained and supported by the International Airports located in Bodrum, 90km distant, and, to the north, Izmir, some 170km away. Izmir operates international flights all year round, whilst Bodrum only receives internal flights during the winter.
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