Didim/Aydin

Didim and Kuşadası back on film

Aydin returned to the film set, with the shooting of the movie Aşk Sokakta beginning this month. The new film, starring Burcu Kıratlı, Hasan Denizyaran and Adin Külçe, will draw viewers to the silver screen. The film, directed by Hasan Doğan, has begun shooting in the Kuşadası district. The film will tell the touching story…

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Didim’s historical water wells await protection

Historic water wells in Didim, which have existed since before the First World War, are in danger of disappearing. These hundreds of years old water wells were used for years by the immigrants who settled in Didim after the population exchange. However, it is expected that these wells, which were covered or destroyed by the…

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Excavation of Aydin’s ancient city ‘Nysa’ boosted by 200,000TL

Aydın Metropolitan Council has agreed to provide 200,000 liras to support ongoing excavations of Nysa Ancient City in Sultanhisar district. The ancient city of Nysa is located 3km northwest of Sultanhisar town. It was established in the beginning of the 2nd century BC at the foot of a mythological mountain which was known as “Messogis”…

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Didim’s new flavor stop: 21 Diyarbakır Ciğercisi

“21 Diyarbakır Ciğercisi”, which operates in Altınkum hosted members of the press in the district at a special event. The business owners, who provide delicious moments to their guests in a location overlooking the sea, invited the people of Didim and all visitors to their restaurant. Offering a unique dining experience with a sea view…

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Twist on long-running land saga as 113m TL tender withdrawn

It was a case of “now you see it, now you don’t” when a tender for a prime, but abandoned site, with a price tag of 113 million TL, opposite Altinkum Beach was withdrawn before anyone had the chance to bid. The area, known as the Vakiflar land and features a few abandoned buildings, stands…

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Property sales and prices fall, foreigners warm on Aydin

A mixed picture emerged this week on the state of property prices and the numbers being sold across the country, while Aydin rose back into the top 10 provinces being sought by foreign real estate investors. Foreign sales Overall, housing sales to foreigners fell by a whopping 45.1% in June compared to the same month…

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Tourism feels the pinch!

The effects of inflation, tax hikes and other issues are causing concern for Didim’s and Turkiye’s tourism operators, industry leaders have said this week. With inflation still riding 70% and the Special Consumption Tax for July putting more percentage points on the likes of alcohol, cigarettes and fuel, tourism operators are said to be trying…

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Realty World: “Smooth and plain sailing process”

The team Realty World is always primed to offer the best service for clients looking to buy and sell their homes. Clients Sandra and Garry agreed with this, when they said: ‘We had owned our property in Altinkum, Didim for 20 years, we had some really lovely holidays there, but we decided with a very…

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Pioneering projects envisioned by Didim’s honorary citizen Baraner

Didim’s honorary citizen and tourism professional Hüseyin Baraner met with the press members in Didim. Hüseyin Baraner, who was the pioneer of tourism investment summits in Didim and was later given the title of honorary citizen, held a press conference in the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall with Didim travel agency owner Hikmet Atilla, and made…

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Unforgettable moments at Didim Lavender Festival

The Didim Lavender Festival, organized by Didim Municipality for the 4th time this year, was a scene of colorful scenes. Thousands of citizens who attended the festival witnessed the fragrant Lavender Festival held in the eye-catching lavender fields. The festival was a magnificent visual feast to local and foreign citizens. The festival, held at the…

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