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Side Holidays

Fascinating, Charming, Pretty And Lively...

Side holidays will take you to a fascinating historical town with wonderful beaches, charming fishing harbour, pretty scenery and great nightlife. Located on a promontory in the Antalya region of Turkey, Side has beaches along both sides which are tipped by the bustling harbour. Water sports are available with parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and banana boat rides being most popular. Side lies at the foothills of the looming Taurus Mountains that offer amazing trails through countryside littered with caves and waterfalls, ideal for walking or horse riding. Jeep safaris will take you up the mountain tracks where you'll also find quad biking and water rafting available. Boat trips to the Manavgat Waterfall are highly recommended. The narrow streets are alive with shops and market stalls where you can barter for designer fake goods including handbags and jewellery, with locally made carpets a speciality. Children and adults will both enjoy the camel rides along the beach.

Holidays in Side will find you exploring historical sites like the remains of the Roman theatre and forum, the old bath house, now a museum, the pretty Nymphaeum, or public fountain, with the Temples of Apollo and Athena just near the harbour, and city walls dating back to 2BC.

Fantastic Beaches And An Interesting History...

During high season Side is full of young party goers looking for all night discos, families tend to visit early and late season when the resort is a little quieter. Many hotels cater for younger groups but there are plenty of family resorts offering children's facilities and kid's clubs. Nightlife in Side is hectic so all roads are closed to traffic on an evening, enjoy the sunset over the Temples near the harbour, then head for Bar Street to party the night away, finishing off in one of the open air discos where you can dance until dawn. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, many serving traditional kebabs and mezza, a Turkish appetizer, but there are also lots of options if you prefer a pizza or burger.

Side holidays are ideal if you want to lie on the beach all day, perhaps join in with a few water sports, then party the night away, but don't let the vibrant atmosphere put you off. Side is a truly picturesque resort with fantastic beaches and fascinating history, with plenty to see and do for all ages, so choose a quieter accommodation and the whole family can enjoy this beautiful resort. You can book your holidays to Side at Late Deals now.