Side is one of the most popular resorts on Turkeys South coast surrounded
by the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. From a small fishing village, it
has grown into a beautiful and lively town surrounded by three golden
beaches.
Side is an internationally renowned historical site with its own working amphitheatre
and boasts the Apollo Temple overlooking the marina… a
perfect place to watch the sun set over the Bay of Antalya.
The surrounding area also has much to offer - from the Taurus Mountains to the many watersports at the beach Side has something to offer everybody.
Side is less than one hours drive from Antalya International airport where flights from the UK and Europe are available all year round.
Your stay in Side Antalya will be a pleasurable experience. Whether you like to sunbathe on the sandy beaches, experience the thrill of watersports, visit the historical ruins or relax in Side old town, your every need is catered for.
The historic town of Side is situaded on a peninsular 80km.from Antalya airport. The sub-tropical climate gives hot summers and mild winters. side offers something for everyone, whatever their interest. there are three glorious beaches with beach bars and water sports. the harbouris picturesque and a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the world and the boats go by. boat trips can be taken from here to other parts of the coast. Everywhere you look are historic remains to explore and there is a small museum containing artifacts found in the area. An amphitheatre and Roman baths are worthy of a visit too.
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Side is a photographer’s dream!
The narrow, old streets have an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants and
the locals are very friendly and happy to chat...
The area around Side offers many leisure activities. rafting, jeep safaris and
horse riding are available and there are golf courses at nearby Belek. More golf
courses are planed for the near future on the outskirts of side.
Manavgat with
it’s beautiful waterfall can easly be reached by dolmus. |
The main city of the area, Antalya, is worth a visit being an interesting blend of ancient and modern. Aspendos, approx. 38 km. from Side offers the opportunity of enjoying an opera in the atmospheric setting of the ancient amphitheatre. Renting a car gives you acress to many areas such as mountain villages where you can experience the real turkey. a good example is Selge,about one hour’s ride from side, a wonder full place to visit as a respite from the hot summer sun.
A bonus of this part of the Turkish coast is that Antalya airport offers flights to and from the U.K. during every month of the year…