If its some peace and quite you are looking for, Akbuk is the place for you. Because of the construction laws in the area, you will not see any high rise buildings in Akbuk and it is so natural and original you will enjoy the beautiful Akbuk bay, the mountains and the pine forest. There are small cafe's and bars on the sea front and restaurants serving delicious local food. The whole area is like a post card picture.

You will not be dissappointed with Akbuk we think. Akbuk is well situated, on the way between Altinkum and Bodrum airport. It is only 15 kilometres from Altinkum resort and 65 kilometres from Bodrum airport. There are regular bus services to both Bodrum and Altinkum for very cheap prices. If you are driving, Akbuk is only 45 minutes drive from Bodrum airport. A new Bodrum-Akbuk motorway is being built which will make the travel time even faster and your journey shorter.

Akbuk is one of the rising stars for the properties and holiday homes. With its nature as well as its history, Akbuk is attracting more and more holiday makers. It used to be a small town where all fishermen caught delicious Aegean Sea bass, but now it is a rapidly growing tourism resort with its holiday complexes as well as summer houses. Akbuk is covered with protected forests and olive trees.

Activities you can find in the region include fishing, hunting, trekking, sea sports and much more. Legendary lake Bafa is only 15 minutes drive from Akbuk or if you enjoy livelier atmosphere, you can get to Altinkum which is just a touch from Akbuk. The region has many small clean beaches and bays. Akbuk is a much loved region by foreign and local tourists, it is purported to have the highest oxygen ratio and the lowest humidity of Turkey, and is rich in nature and sea.

So it is recommended by doctors for people suffering from asthmatic diseases. Located between hills, forests and clean blue waters of Aegean, Akbuk is quiet and peaceful. More and more people are moving there who prefer tranquillity and relaxed atmosphere. The air, nature and landscape are making Akbuk popular among retired people and families. No serious construction work is allowed during the tourist season (May to October).

No building is allowed to be more than 2½ stories high. High density housing is not allowed. These regulations are strictly enforced by the town Mayor & Council. That’s why you fill find mainly luxury villas and detached properties. The climate here is warm, but being in the bay a gently breeze is refreshing to cool you down especially in the peak summer months. In contrast to Altinkum, Akbuk is largely untouched and unspoilt by the tourist industry. You will agree it is a little piece of heaven.

The town also has several shops. Akbuk is self contained and for day to day living the local shops can provide you with most things.

There are many mini supermarkets selling food and grocery, a chemist, a hairdresser, several shops for electrical appliances, hardware shop, and internet café, plumbers etc. In fact, apart from large supermarkets, you can find almost anything that you would require. But should you require something more, Altinkum, where all the main supermarkets and shops are based is only a touching distance away.