2 Bed Villa for sale in Akbuk, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Akbuk is in a prime location, between Bodrum airport and the lively resort of Altinkum. Both are within easy reach, using either the inexpensive local bus service or taxi. Bodrum airport is only 45 minutes away and when the new Bodrum/Akbuk motor way is completed the journey time will be even shorter. Akbuk is one of the rising stars for investors and people wanting an ideally situated holiday home. Not so long ago Akbuk was a fishing village, renowned for its Aegean sea bass, now it is growing rapidly and becoming a sought after holiday resort, with summer houses and 5 star hotels springing up along its coast line. The area of Akbuk is covered with protected forests and olive trees, and only 10 minutes drive away is the legendary Lake Bafa. With so much natural beauty on the door step, Akbuk offers a diverse range of activities, fishing, hunting, tracking, water sports and much more. If you feel you need a livelier atmosphere, the popular resort of Altinkum is a stones throw away. The region has many small clean beaches and bays and is much-loved by tourists and locals alike.It is reported to have the highest oxygen ratio and the lowest humidity in Turkey, so is recommended by doctors for people suffering from asthmatic diseases.The forests and the sea air add to the natural wealth of this area. Located between hills and forest and bordered by the turquoise Aegean Sea, Akbuk has a serene feel to it, lending itself to families, young tourists who are looking for an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the larger resort and those wanting to retire in an ideal location in the sun. Understanding the uniqueness of this area, steps have been taken to keep it this way. No serious construction work is allowed during the tourist season (May-October). Buildings are not allowed to be more than two and a half stories high. These restrictions are strictly enforced by the mayor and Council. The climate here is warm, but being based around a bay a gentle refreshing breeze cools you down in the hot summer months. Akbuk is largely unspoilt and has not been over exploited by the tourist industry. For those searching for a home in the sun,surrounded by nature at its best, Akbuk is where you search ends.