Things to Know About Didim

Didim, a charming town of Aydın province in the Aegean Region, is one of the most important tourism centers in Turkey.

Didim, which is a frequent destination for thousands of holiday lovers in the summer months with its long beaches, glassy sea, and plenty of oxygen, hosts countless guests from abroad.

In recent years, the British settled in Didim are quite a lot. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, traveling to Didim is quite enjoyable not only in summer but also in spring and winter.

According to the 2016 data of TUIK, approximately 77,164 people live in Didim, which has a surface area of ​​402 square kilometers. Didim is a very old settlement. The first settlement traces in the town date back to 8000 BC. After Didim, which was ruled by Mycenaeans, Cretans and Akalis, it was conquered by the Persians, Romans and Byzantines. After the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, this region, which is located within the borders of “Karia”, was dominated by the Turks.

Although it was captured by Byzantium again during the I. Crusades, Didim joined this principality with the establishment of the Menteşe Principality in the Karia region in 1261. The Didim region, which came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire in 1413, was greatly damaged by an earthquake in the 14th century and continued its existence as a Greek village for many years.

The region, which was named Yoran – Yeronda in the Ottoman Period, became the settlement of the exchanged people from the Greek villages after the 1924 Treaty of Lausanne. After the earthquake disaster in 1955, the settlement in Yoran, which was called Hisar, was moved to Yenihisar together with the disaster houses. The region, which was a village until 1967, became a district in 1991 with the name Yenihisar, with the increase in tourism potential in the 1980s. In 1999, the name of Yenihisar district, which originally came from Didymaion, was changed to Didim. Due to its location, the town has hosted important civilizations.

Didim Economy

The economy of Didim district is based on tourism and agriculture. The economy of Didim is on the rise, especially in the summer months with the tourists coming to the region. Due to the density of tourists in Didim, the number of investments made in the town is also increasing. In the last ten years, around fifteen thousand houses were sold to both local and foreigners in Didim, which is also in high demand from abroad.

Didim Climate

The lands of the town, which has a Mediterranean climate, are very suitable for agriculture as the summers are hot and the winters are warm and rainy. Figs, strawberries and grapes are among the most produced fruits in the town, which ranks first in wheat and cotton cultivation. Small cattle breeding in villages is also an important source of income. It is possible to come across all kinds of trees in the district, where nearly 40% of its territory is covered with forests. Red pine, larch, oak, chestnut, ash, linden are among the main tree species of Didim. Especially Akbuk and its surroundings are recommended by doctors as one of the places to live in both summer and winter, as it is good for respiratory ailments with its high oxygen rate.

Places to Visit in Didim

Didyma, famous for its Temple of Apollo, as well as the ancient cities of Miletus and Priene are among the must-visit places in Didim. Since there are many historical ruins in Didim, we recommend you to spend at least two days on a cultural tour. Didim is famous for its deep-rooted history as well as its blue flag beaches and golden beaches.

Didim, which has dozens of different coves along its 53-kilometer long coastline; meets the expectations of those who dream of a sea holiday. Altınkum, known as the pearl of Didim, is one of the most preferred addresses by those who come to the town with its stunning beauty. Didim beaches are also very suitable for water sports.

For those who do not want to be content with just swimming in the sea, there are businesses that can do water sports on many beaches. If you have been to Didim, you can enjoy the sea all day in beautiful bays with boat tours departing from Altınkum.

Didim is one of the must-see places not only in summer but also in winter. If you are looking for a holiday away from the crowd with its calm and peaceful atmosphere, we recommend you to go to Didim in winter.

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