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Side sits on Turkey's Antalya coast in the Manavgat area, where long sandy beaches meet ancient ruins right beside the sea. UK families and couples come for the warm Mediterranean climate, the value-led resorts and the rare chance to mix beach days with genuine history.

It is a friendly, well-equipped resort town with an atmospheric old quarter, so there is character here as well as sun and sand.

Where to stay in Side

Villa Side Hotel is a four star property in the Kumkoy area of Side, near the Mediterranean coast, a handy base if you want to be close to the beach within easy reach of the town.

Getting there and when to go

Antalya airport handles direct flights from across the UK, with transfers along the coast to Side. The season runs long and hot, from late spring into autumn. High summer is warmest and busiest, while May, June, September and October offer pleasant heat with the sea still warm for swimming.

Beaches and resorts

Side has broad, sandy beaches with shallow, warm water that suits families well. The resort areas are lined with hotels offering pools, loungers and watersports, and you will find both calmer family stretches and livelier central beaches.

Food and things to do

Turkish cooking is a draw, with grilled meats, meze and fresh bread alongside familiar holiday menus. Side's old town, set among ancient ruins by the sea, makes for a memorable evening stroll, and boat trips, markets and water parks keep families busy.

Who it suits

Side suits families and couples who want good-value sun with a real sense of history and an easy resort base. It is sociable and developed rather than a quiet hideaway.

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