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.
What to see or do in and around Side
Dávid, . Side (Antalya)
Great holiday destination to those who love sunny beaches.
The old town was beautiful, one of the best I've ever visited. The beaches are clean and nice.
Bálint, . Side (Antalya)
Very warm sea with an old town
In Side, the water is very warm, the beach is sandy. I loved swimming in it. You can visit the old town and there are still archeological excavations. There are a lot of boutiques along the streets with fake branded clothes. You also have water sport activities, like paragliding.
Metin, . Side (Antalya)
Side, the most important port city of Pamphylia in ancient times
There are many historical buildings in Side that will impress you from the entrance of the city. Ancient theatre, fountains, waterway, hospital, columnar streets, baths, temples are only part of them. In the Side Museum, which is located in an ancient bath building (Agora Bath), most of which were excavated in the city; Artefacts from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods are exhibited.
Michael, . Side (Antalya)
Perfect beaches
Perfect holiday location, perfect beaches, perfect weather. Good public transport around the town using local dolmus. It attracts a very good standard of tourists. Prices have recently risen at an alarming rate in Turkey and Side has adopted this as expected, but I suppose you get what you pay for. Old Town is an amazing place to visit, especially if staying within walking distance.
Zinaida, . Side (Antalya)
The hotel is located on a beautiful promenade very close to the ancient city. Therefore, there is a great opportunity to walk along the sea every evening, breathe the sea air and admire the beauty of ancient buildings.
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