Holidays to Side

Why Side?

Get ready for a fantastic trip to the Turkish seaSIDE with a holiday to Side. The name of this gorg resort is in fact pronounced like ‘sea day’ – and you’ll get to enjoy more than your fair share of those during your stay.

Holidays to Side boast balmy beaches stretching out from either side of the resort, sitting before the mesmerising sapphire waters of the Mediterranean. If you’re a watersports fanatic, head to the west beach and bag yourself a banana boat ride, rent a speedboat for the day and take a zip around the balmy bay, or grab yourself some scuba gear and take the plunge to the clear sea depths. But if a lazy day beside the big ocean blue is more your vibe, get on down to Side’s east beach – less busy, dotted with sun loungers made for snoozing upon, and located beside sweeping sand dunes that house all manner of archaeological wonders.

That’s another thing about holidays to Side – this resort is not so much a former fishing village as it is an open-air museum, just bursting with historical wonders. Trek the cobbled streets and you’ll stumble across everything from Roman baths, to towering temples, to an awesome amphitheatre, where you can almost hear the ancient crowds roar.

And when you’re in Side, you’ll be nearby all manner of natural beauty spots. Check out the rocky heights of Köprülü Canyon – and maybe even get down to some wild white water rafting while you’re at it! Or take a ten-minute stroll to the Manavgat waterfall and feast your eyes upon its frothy, foaming magnificence.

Side is the one for a true Turkish holiday that will DELIGHT sunseekers of all types.

Hotels in Side

Browse a cracking selection of the most popular hotels in Side

Things to Do

Whether you're looking for a beach getaway or city break, Side has something to offer every discerning traveller

Temple of Apollo

Reaching to the heavens on the tip of Side’s beachside peninsula sits one of its most iconic sights. Visit the massive towering structure of the Temple of Apollo and wander amongst tumbled stones of gigantic size, littering the ground around the five ornate columns that are still standing after all these years.

Antique Theatre

You’ll feel half a gladiator yourself as you wander amidst the raised rows of this stunningly preserved ancient amphitheatre. With its crumbled remains of a three-storey stage and semicircle of stone benches that have the capacity to seat a whopping 17,000, you’ll be hard-pressed to keep your jaw from dropping.

Holiday Types in Side

Side has something to offer everyone from last minute breaks to family friendly holidays

All Inclusive Side

This resort is jampacked with fab hotels, and a great way to enjoy them fully is to go all-inclusive – all the food and drink you could want when you get there, bought and paid for before you arrive.

Last Minute Side

There’s always a few last-minute deals lurking around, so even if you’ve left it late, don’t delay any further in booking your Turkish getaway to Side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Side a good place for a holiday?

Side isn’t just a good place to go for a holiday – it’s a flippin’ marvellous place to go for a holiday! Steeped in history, bedecked in beautiful beaches, and surrounded by glorious nature spots – it takes some beating.

What is the best time of year to visit Side?

Side is at its warmest between June and September, so head over here at this time if you want nothing but hot, dry sunny days.

What is the currency in Side?

Although some tourist shops and resorts in Side will accept the Euro – and even show prices in Euros – this only really benefits visitors from the Eurozone countries. You’re better off stocking on Turkish Liras and taking a bag-load of them with you.