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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By Ceyda Güneş Scattered across the villages of Akköy, Akyeniköy, and Mavişehir, Didim is home to some of the oldest olive trees in the Aegean region. Locally known as “anıt zeytin ağaçları” (monumental olive trees), many of these gnarled giants are estimated to be over 800 to 1000 years old. They are not only botanical…
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A new five-star hotel will bring additional luxury holiday choices when it opens to the public next year. Potentially opening in April 2026, the Akra Didim Hotel project will rise on a 278,214 square meter land area, at Fevzipaşa between Didim and Akbuk. Designed specifically for racket sports enthusiasts, Akra Rackets Club makes sports a part…
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Exclusive: Ceyda Güneş As the sun rises over the golden beaches of Didim, tourism gears up for what many hope will be a record-breaking season. To understand the pulse of 2025 tourism, we sat down with Melih Koyuncu, a prominent figure in the local tourism industry. Koyuncu is not only the owner of the beloved…
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