Property for Sale in Didim: Affordable, by the Beach, with a Pool

Breakfast on the balcony, the sun already warm at eight. You walk the few minutes down to Altınkum beach, where the sand is fine and the water shallow, ideal for the children. At midday fish at a restaurant on the promenade, in the afternoon the pool at your complex. In the evening a walk to the Temple of Apollo, where the columns stand in the last light.

Didim at a glance

Didim lies on the southern Aegean between Kuşadası and Bodrum. Bodrum Airport (BJV) is closer, while Izmir Airport (ADB) has more connections. The best-known beach is Altınkum, and the Temple of Apollo is on the edge of town.

Didim is a holiday town with a long sandy beach, many residential complexes and a large number of foreign owners. In summer the promenade is full, and in winter many complexes stand empty. If you live here all year round, you soon get to know people.

Airport

Bodrum Airport (BJV) and Izmir Airport (ADB)

Who Didim suits

• You want a holiday home by the beach and an affordable start
• You are looking for a retirement home with lots of sun
• You want to buy in Turkey without the budget of Bodrum

Property for sale in Didim: apartment, house or plot

Buying an apartment in Didim

Buying an apartment in Didim: apartments in complexes with a pool dominate the offer, many of them a few minutes from Altınkum beach. An affordable start is possible here like almost nowhere else on the Aegean, with apartments starting well below the level of Kuşadası.

Buying a house or villa

Villa Didim: villas and terraced houses with a garden and often a private pool are common, above all in the developments around Altınkum and towards Akbük.

Buying a plot

Buying a plot near Didim is possible in the surrounding area. We find out the zoning status for you.

On the sea, with a sea view or an affordable start

Living right on the sea is realistic in Didim: many complexes are a few minutes‘ walk from Altınkum beach, and some are right on the coast. You get a sea view in the slightly elevated areas and on the upper floors. For the money that buys one apartment in Bodrum, you can get a villa with a pool here. An affordable start is the key phrase for Didim.

What speaks for Didim

• Long sandy beach and plenty of sun
• Mostly lower prices than on the well-known coasts
• Two airports to choose from

What we check in Didim before you buy

• Very seasonal, many complexes are empty in winter.
• Little going on in winter, but plenty of peace.
• Earthquake zone, we check the year of construction and structure for you.

What we do for you in Didim

In Didim we work with people on the ground whom we trust. They look at the complex, in winter too, and send you photos, video and an honest opinion. We check the Tapu (title deed), the building permit and the Iskan (occupancy permit), work out the additional costs and are with you at the land registry.

What buying in Didim costs

Allow around 4 to 5 per cent of the purchase price: Tapu fee, valuation report, DASK (compulsory earthquake insurance). We work out the exact sum for your property. Everything is in the guide to additional costs, and the process is in the guide to the buying process.