Summary

Side is a popular resort town on the southern coast of Turkey, near Manavgat and Selimiye. It is located on the eastern part of the Pamphylian coast, in the province of Antalya Side is one of the top classical sites in Turkey full of ancient history as well as having all the modern amenities that you would expect to find in a popular resort in the Mediterranean. So your book fantastic Mediterranean sunny holidays in Side today with BCH.

Things to do

Side Holidays not only has plenty of culture and local history, the long stretch of beach and clear turquoise waters surrounds the town of Side making the resort popular with tourist from all over the place, the beach has facilities such as a wide range of water sports and sun loungers. Historical sites of interest include the Temples of Apollo and Artemis, the well known ruins of the amphitheatre, the old city walls and the Great Gate, an aqueduct a nymphaeum and a museum and many of the sites are good to visit at night as some of them are well lit for a stunning affect. When on holidays in Side there are plenty of opportunities to shop, strolling down the old fishing harbour and winding streets where you can find all sorts of goods such as jewellery, leather goods and carpets and or for somewhere busier you could travel to the leading city of Antalya which is 75km away.

Flights & Accommodation

At BCH you can search for your cheap holidays to Side by booking your chosen hotels in Side separately from your preferred flights to Side. Transfer time from Side to Antalya Airport (AYT) is approximately 1 hour and you can fly there from main UK airports such as London and Newcastle. Flights to Antalya take approximately 4-5 hours from the UK.

Quick Facts

• Location; South-eastern Europe/Asia Minor - Turkey
• Capital; Ankara
• Passport and Visa; UK travellers must have a valid passport and can obtain a multiple-entry visa on arrival
• Language; Turkish is the official language but English is widely understood in main tourist areas
• Health; Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported Turkey, visitors are unlikely to be at risk, but are advised to avoid close contact to caged, domestic or wild birds and to make sure that poultry and egg dishes are cooked thoroughly. Also a typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travellers