Side Holidays

The white sands of Side are home to one of the most ancient cities you’ll find on your Turkey holidays, with ruins scattered along the pine-strewn peninsular beaches. This beautiful resort has been host in it’s time to the victorious armies of Alexander the Great, as well as visiting Romans, and of course, tourists!

Why not join that number, and arrange your holidays to Side with On The Beach, flying into Antalya less than five hours away? And if you really can't wait to get there, we've got a bunch of last-minute holidays to put you out of your misery. The beach is calling.

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Weather in Side

JAN

14^°C

FEB

14^°C

MAR

18^°C

APR

22^°C

MAY

25^°C

JUN

27^°C

JUL

28^°C

AUG

28^°C

SEP

25^°C

OCT

20^°C

NOV

16^°C

DEC

13^°C

Side is blessed not just with a rich history, but also nature's kindness. The summers here are hot - well above 30°; Celsius! Even if you plan on going on Side holidays in winter you'll find temperatures rarely go below 10°; Celsius, so you can forget the cardigan and dig out the sunscreen. For the best tanning conditions, take you Side holidays between May and October for skies guaranteed to be blue!

FAQs

It takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes to fly to Side from the UK.

Side is two hours ahead of the time in the UK.

The official currency used in Side is the Turkish lira.

The official language spoken in Side is Turkish.

Be sure to check out Turkey's most famous ruins - the Aspendos Theatre, one of the world's best preserved Roman circuses, the second-century Temples to Apollo and Athena, and the sapphire blue waterfall at Manavgat. For a more tangible taste of history, check out Side Museum inside the Roman Baths, which houses statues and religious artefacts from antiquity. That's if you can tear yourself away from the light-sanded beaches, with accompanying watersports, shops and cruises that make Side holidays so much fun.

Culture
Culture-vultures will not be disappointed here - Side has managed to retain it's local identity, forged through millennia of Hellenistic, Roman and Persian invasions. Get to grips with local culture in surrounding villages at Selimiye and Turgutkoy, stopping to sample some local honey and almonds while taking in pastoral scenes, complete with goatherds and farms. Side's market opens on a Saturday - so get ready to haggle for some exotic carpets and baubles!
Nightlife
At night, there are hundreds of places to go here, bars, clubs and tavernas, both by the sands and the town centre.
Side has a particular penchant for disco, so check out OXYD for some Saturday night fever! The Apollo and Lighthouse are the two best clubs for you to boogie the night away.
Food & Drink
It's hard work lolling on one of the world's most beautiful beaches, watching the glorious sunsets for hours. So how about a meal to pep you up? Beautiful baked Pida bread and seafood are on the menu in the bakeries, or you can sample some freshly-caught swordfish out on the marina.

We are currently closely following the Covid-19 situation and how it affects travel. You can find out the most up to date information about travel to Side on the FCO website.

Please check with your healthcare provider for all up to date vaccination advice before booking your holiday.

There is currently no tourist tax in Side.

Please be aware that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan will take place between 10/03/2024 and 09/04/2024. During this time, eating, drinking and smoking will be restricted to the hours between sunset and sunrise, and visitors are expected to observe these practices in public spaces as a sign of respect, meaning many cafés and restaurants will close during the day, restrictions on alcohol sales may be in place, and hotel dining for non-Muslim guests may take place in private rooms. Playing music, dancing, and eating in public areas may also be restricted during this time.

Side Holidays

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Key facts about Side

Flight time

4hrs 45 mins

Currency

Turkish Lira

Language

Turkish

Time Difference

+2 hrs

Will Covid-19 affect my holiday to Side?

Do I need any vaccinations to visit Side?

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Observing Ramadan