Side

🏞️ Nature & Outdoor Activities

• Visit Manavgat Waterfalls
• Explore Green Canyon by boat
• Take jeep safaris into the Taurus Mountains
• Walk coastal paths along East Beach

🏖️ Beaches

• Relax on West Beach with soft sand
• Swim in calm waters ideal for families
• Walk along quieter East Beach
• Enjoy beachfront resorts with private access

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Dine at harbourfront restaurants in Old Town
• Enjoy rooftop dining overlooking ruins
• Traditional Turkish cuisine in local eateries
• Sunset cocktails by the Temple of Apollo

🎉 Nightlife & Entertainment

• Bars and lounges in Side Old Town
• Live music venues near the harbour
• Relaxed beachfront cocktail spots
• Nightclubs in nearby resort areas

📸 Instagram-Worthy Spots

• Temple of Apollo at sunset
• Side harbour and marina views
• Ancient theatre and ruins
• Golden beaches stretching along the coast

Best Value Deals

🌅 All-Inclusive Holidays

Side sits at the heart of Turkey's most developed all-inclusive corridor, with the resort areas of Kumköy, Evrenseki and Çolakli immediately north and south of the ancient town operating large four and five-star full-board hotels with meals, drinks and evening entertainment included. Properties including the Barut Acanthus & Cennet, the Selectum Family Resort and the Asteria Sorgun offer all-inclusive programmes from £449pp including flights in shoulder season (May or October), consistently ranking among the strongest value all-inclusive product available to UK travellers anywhere in the Mediterranean. Side's central position on the Antalya coast places it equidistant between Antalya Airport (65 km west) and Alanya (45 km east), giving it one of the most straightforward airport transfer profiles on the Turkish Riviera.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Holidays

Side is an outstanding family destination — long, flat Blue Flag beaches on both the eastern and western sides of the ancient peninsula provide calm, shallow Mediterranean water suitable for all ages, and the resort areas of Kumköy and Evrenseki have some of the most comprehensively equipped family hotels on the Turkish Riviera, with dedicated children's pools, structured kids' clubs from age four and waterslide complexes within the hotel grounds. The ancient Roman theatre and temple ruins at the centre of Side town — freely walkable from most resort hotels — provide a genuine and accessible cultural experience for older children and teenagers alongside the beach programme. Water sports operators on Side's eastern beach offer banana boats, jet skis and parasailing from approximately £15pp, covering activity requirements for families with older children throughout the week.

💎 Luxury Holidays

Side's premium accommodation is concentrated in the Sorgun pine forest area north of the resort, where five-star properties occupy wooded beachfront plots with private beach sections, thalasso spas and fine dining restaurants away from the main resort activity. The Barut Sorgun and the Asteria Sorgun — both set within the protected Sorgun pine grove directly above the beach — are the most architecturally distinguished luxury addresses in the Side area, with rates from €250 per night in shoulder season and spa facilities including hammam, hydrotherapy pools and beach cabana service. The Gloria Golf Resort at Belek, 40 km west of Side, extends the luxury offer further for golfers, with six championship courses and five-star hotel facilities accessible as a day trip or short transfer.

⏳ Last-Minute Deals

Side is one of the Turkish Riviera's most consistent late-availability destinations — the large hotel capacity across the Kumköy, Evrenseki and Çolakli resort strip, combined with year-round TUI, easyJet and Jet2 services into Antalya Airport, means unsold rooms and packages surface regularly within two to three weeks of departure throughout the shoulder season. May, June and October are the strongest windows for late deals, with Mediterranean sea temperatures of 20–26°C and prices running 30–40% below the July and August peak. The Turkish school holiday period in July and August and the UK summer school holidays overlap to create the tightest availability window of the year — advance booking of at least eight to ten weeks is recommended for peak-season departures.

Why Book with us:

💷 Low deposits from £49pp

📅 Flexible payment plans with balance due 6 weeks before travel

🛡️ ATOL Protected — your money and flights are safeguarded

✏️ Free amendment window on selected packages

📞 UK-based customer support, 8am–11pm every day

📅 Best Time to Visit

• April–June: Warm and ideal for sightseeing
• July–August: Hot and perfect for beach holidays
• September–October: Warm seas and fewer crowds
• November–March: Mild weather, quieter atmosphere

🏨 Where to Stay

• Families: West Beach resorts with facilities
• Couples: Boutique hotels in Side Old Town
• Luxury travellers: 5-star resorts outside the town
• Budget travellers: Apartments and hotels near the centre

🚗 Getting Around

• Walking is easy in Side Old Town
• Local buses and taxis connect nearby areas
• Car hire useful for visiting attractions
• Excursions widely available from resorts

💡 Travel Tips

• Visit Temple of Apollo early or at sunset for best views
• Wear comfortable shoes for exploring ruins
• Carry cash for markets and smaller shops
• Book excursions in advance during peak season