Side

Turkey offers holidaymakers fantastic weather, friendly locals and amazing accommodation. If you wish to spend time in Side, a fabulous coastal resort, you will soon discover why many people from all over the world visit this interesting place. The town has some beautiful modern buildings, enticing shops and vibrant nightlife, what more could you ask for? Of course no Turkish resort is complete without a long golden beach. Side has two stretches of sandy beaches where you can top up your tan, take a boat trip on the blue sea, paraglide, jet ski or enjoy a cool swim. Hotels in Side provide everyone with comfortable accommodation. Rooms are spacious, light and airy usually with en suite facilities. There are many budget and luxurious hotels in Side that have fine restaurants, swimming pools along with attentive staff who will see to your every need. There are fabulous hotels situated right on the beach, so after you've had a hearty breakfast it's only a few steps to have a swim and relax in the sun.

In Side there's plenty to see and do. Attractions such as the Aspendos Theatre, the Temples of Apollo and Athena, the Manavgat Waterfall where you'll find shops as well as restaurants to taste divine Turkish cuisine, are all within easy distance of the town. There's also the Byzantine Hospital, a 6th century building, Roman Baths that have been converted into a museum and the Nymphaeum, a stunning fountain in the city wall. Staying in one of Side's delightful hotels means you aren't far from an attraction that will certainly make your holiday one to remember. Why not take an excursion to the Green Canyon? Here you see an enormous dam, it's a great place to swim, have lunch or take a trip on the reservoir in a boat. For something a little different a tour up into the mountains provides a unique experience of what Side has to offer. See the remains of an ancient castle, eat at a lakeside restaurant then hop back onto the bus to go back to your hotel accommodation.