Holidays in Side - ANTALYA AREA - Turkey

Side

The ancient city of Side in Turkey, is a fantastic holiday destination situated on a peninsular between two long stretches of golden beach that perfectly merge together the old and new. Side is a resort steeped in history and legend, it is said to have once been the meeting place of Anthony and Cleopatra. The ruins of the ancient city of Side blend with the new to create a charming resort that despite its growing popularity with tourists still retains its heritage and is proud of its past. Side boasts a majestic second century Roman amphitheatre supported by arched vaults that offers spectacular views across the gleaming sea. Holidays to Side will never be forgotten, its clean beaches, beautiful architecture and excellent hotels make this resort a popular choice for families, couples and groups. With some fantastic deals and late bargains available, Side is accessible to everyone.

Side has something for everyone from captivating boutiques for those that like to shop and get a bargain to the beautiful clean golden sandy beaches. If you follow the winding streets leading towards the sea you will find plenty of little shops all competing for your business. The streets themselves are filled with history one of them was once used as a place to sell slaves! If you are interested in ancient architecture then you should definitely visit the Agora Baths Museum, which contains an exquisitely restored fifth century bathhouse as well as some intriguing statues. Two of the most popular beaches of Side are just a short stroll from the town centre Kümkoy to the west and Titreyenyöl to the east. If you prefer somewhere more tranquil and less busy then a short walk past these two beaches will take you to places a lot less crowded. Most of the tourist accommodation is located in between the two beaches and you can easily get to the resort centre by local bus.

If you take a visit to the main marina you will find a vast array of restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish just off the boat. As the sun sets, the bars come to life and many of them are open until late. Why not visit the nightclub “Oxyd” a large open air venue with an amazing laser show and its own swimming pool.