Occupying a narrow peninsular on the
sparkling Mediterranean coast, its
history stretches back thousands of
years. The resort is surrounded by
stunning ruins, including the waterside
Temple of Apollo and a well preserved
Roman amphitheatre, which still hosts
colourful performances. Side's
archaeological importance means there are
strict local planning regulations, which
has helped the town maintain its charming
character. Strolling down the
pedestrianized main street brings you to
a harbour filled with pleasure boats and
overlooked by restaurants and bars, where
you can enjoy a relaxed sunset drink. The
town's long sandy beaches are some of the
best on the entire Turkish coast and have
established the resort as one of the
country's top tourist destinations.
Paragliding, diving, jet-skis - every
kind water sport is available - while many
prefer just to laze in the warm
Mediterranean sun.
Side is at the centre of a beautiful
and very diverse region where the Taurus
Mountains descend to the Pamphylian
Plain. The unspoilt Sorgun forest, just
east of the resort, offers walks or horse
riding along its sandy trails. Two golf
courses are planned for this area,
joining the 6 courses already at Belek,
which is only 30 minutes away. Indeed,
with over 30 courses planned for the
Antalya region over the next 10 years,
Side promises to be at the centre of
Europe's most exciting new golfing
area.
Nearby Aspendos has a fantastic Roman
theatre, which hosts a dazzling annual
festival of breathtaking opera, ballet
and musical performances during the
summer months.
The waterfalls on the jade green
Manavgat River are another popular local
attraction. Further into the
pine-forested mountains, a Roman bridge
spans a rushing river in the Koprulu
Canyon National Park, which is one of
Turkey's premier white water rafting
venues.
Why Side?
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Popular family resort with
excellent beaches and
facilities
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45-minutes from Antalya
International airport, with direct,
year-round flights from the UK and
other European countries
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Easy access to golf courses and at
the centre of one of Europe's most
exciting new golfing areas
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Diverse local activities and
attractions, including white water
rafting, trekking and horse
riding
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Good shopping and year-round
services, with several large local
supermarkets
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Excellent medical facilities,
including international standard
private clinics and hospitals with
English-speaking staff
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Buoyant local property market with
strong rental demand
