Voices reporter Laura Bower has been interviewing readers this week asking about their reflections on the town. Karen Hoyland and Ann Bhagwanani praised the town’s growth, modern amenities, and year-round appeal while noting rising prices, littering, and inconsistent cleanliness as challenges. Karen lives here full-time, while Ann visits for months each year. Both enjoy the…
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Ebru Bozkurt, a teacher from Aydın, has traveled to 28 countries in 16 years on a civil servant’s salary. Traveling the globe, Bozkurt not only experiences the joy of discovering new places but also broadens her knowledge. Ebru, who states that she has no other income besides her salary, said: “Conscious consumers can travel the…
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It was reported that there was a significant decrease in the number of tourists visiting not only seaside tourist towns but also ancient cities, such as Priene Ancient City and the St. Nicholas Church, in the Güllübahçe Neighborhood. Güllübahçe Neighborhood Headman Yusuf Çam, stated that Güllübahçe is in an important position in terms of tourism.…
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2025 continues to be an amazing year for Maya Gördüemel. Last weekend, she faced down the pressure of a 9-hour bus trip to Antalya, and a battle against the clock to qualify for a grant towards her continuing swimming education. Oh, and a Mayor and a special teddy bear thrown in! Last Thursday, she and…
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By Ceyda Güneş Across Türkiye, housing rents increased by 25% to 50% in the first half of 2025. While Istanbul saw an average increase of 30%, İzmir 25%, and Ankara 27%, Didim is following a similar trend. According to Hepsiemlak data for July 2025, the average monthly rent in Didim is: Studio flat: ~16,000 TL 1+1…
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The Care of Didim Aninals (CoDA) has addressed a number of items that were raised at a recent AGM, and thought it would be good to share with the wider community how money is raised by the charity and how and where that money is spent. The statement follows: “Donations are received worldwide. We are…
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By Ceyda Güneş In Turkey, many holidaymakers now prefer the comfort of travelling alone or with family in a caravan instead of staying at luxury hotels and crowded resorts. In Didim, especially in Akbük, Fevzipaşa Neighborhood, and some coves near the town centre, caravans have become increasingly popular. However, while caravan owners enjoy parking by…
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While summer tourism boom is making its presence felt across Didim, one of the biggest recurring problems in the town is the congestion of vehicles. Didim Chamber of Commerce Council member and tourism professional Hikmet Atilla, highlighting the traffic problems in the resort areas, warned vacationers: “To avoid potential problems in the resort areas, we…
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Swimmers of the Ege Yükselen Yüzme Kulübü have left their mark on the Turkey Championships in Kaysari. Maya Gördüemel, Mira Zeynep Dedeman, and Sura Deniz Kuşlar successfully competed at the three-day competition which brought together around 600 of the top swimmers aged 10, 11, and 12 from across the country. In total, over 4,000 young…
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By Ceyda Güneş Didim is renowned not only for its stunning beaches and ancient ruins but also for its rich culinary traditions. One of the lesser-known treasures of this region is a local herb called Kuzu Kulağı, which translates to “Lamb’s Ear” in English. What is Kuzu Kulağı? Kuzu Kulağı (scientifically known as Stachys byzantina)…
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