Holiday Property Rentals in Side Turkey

Side ancient Pamphylia's largest port, is steeped in history and remains unspoiled. It retains its many Archaeological sites, many in the process of being restored.

The climate is warmer on the Mediterranean coast creating a longer season and with all year access to Antalya airport, just 40 mins away. It's a peaceful, attractive, and cultural resort, with many fine sandy beaches and golf courses nearby.

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About Side in Turkey by owner of property WRS55
Short walk to Bars, Restaurants and Beach. Roman ruins and spectacular harbour within walking distance.Apartment is 50 minutes from Antalya Airport and transfers can be arranged on request.
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About Side in Turkey by owner of property WRS98
Beaches, eating and entertainment in Side Side is well known for its long and sandy beaches and historic old town with amphitheatre. Surrounding the old city of Side there are two major beaches, one is the east beach and the other is the west beach. Although these two beaches are not far away from each other the characteristics are very different. Especially the west beach which is very safe and shallow (family friendly), is very popular. Both beaches offer many sporting facilities like parasailing, waterskiing, diving, fishing, boat tours etc. Restaurants, Cafes and Nightlife in Side There are many restaurants and cafes offering a wide variety of cuisine with a beautiful sea view. The specialty of Side is the seafood offered with different types of starters and salads which are a specialty of the Turkish Mediterranean region. There are numerous restaurants near the marina where you can enjoy fish straight from the boat. One of these is Orfoz, which serves both Turkish and international cuisine; another is Soundwaves Restaurant. You can sample kebabs, pizzas and various international dishes at Yakamoz in Titreyengöl before dancing it all off at their disco. Another restaurant with a dance floor is Bill Cosby in Kumkoy, a lively Turkish restaurant serving traditional food. Cafes and Bars: Side also offers countless bars, discos and nightclubs, both in the old town and in the near surrounding areas. Lighthouse disco is located in the old town and is one of the most popular places for the night clubbers. It's an open air disco where you can dance and enjoy yourself until the early hours of the morning. Another very popular disco is the Oxyd which is located in the outer part of the old town of side and has a very interesting architecture which was mainly inspired by a very popular and historical church in Morocco. If you get too hot you can always cool off in the disco's swimming pool! Things to see and do in Side and the surrounding area Side is a beautiful upmarket resort situated on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It lies between the two major resorts of Antalya and Alanya. The resort itself dates back to the Roman Empire when it was a very important trading port, much evidence of this period still remains standing with many more ruins being excuvated. One of the evident land marks of this time is Side's beautiful well preserved amphitheatre, which is still used for concerts during the summer months, with a music festival taking place during the month of September. A stroll down the main street of Side will bring you to the pretty harbour with many resturaunts overlooking the bay. Adjacent to the harbour is the famous Apollo temple where it is said Mark Anthony proposed to Cleopatra. Walk around the side streets and you will see many old original Turkish houses, some of which have been turned into small pensions. There are many activities on offer such as diving, quad biking, horse riding, white water rafting, para sailing, jeep safaris and the beautiful taurus mountains where you can ski in the winter months at Saklikent which is just one and a half hours from Side.
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About Side in Turkey by owner of property WRS130
Surrrounding area and activities including GOLF and SKIING All within 20 minutes walk from the apartment you will find the beaches with numerous watersports and miles of golden sand, shopping areas, restaurants and food shops. The local small supermarket is only 200m away. Within easy reach of the apartment you will also find horse riding and golf. Many tours are available to Aqua parks, stunning mountain gorges and waterfalls in Alanya and Manavgat , Jeep safaris and many more typical holiday entertainments. A short ride on the DOLMUS (very cheap local taxi service) or a 30min. stroll takes you to the town of Side, with Roman ruins, amphitheatre , restaurants and markets. after a long days sunbathing you can shop, eat visit the Temple of Apollo for a sunset concert or just stroll and soak up the friendly Turkish atmosphere. DETAILS ABOUT MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF TURKEY Far away from the noisy, alcohol-fuelled resorts on the west coast of Turkey, you can find relativelly unspoilt areas along the Mediterranean coast. Beginning from the south of splendid Taurus Mountains this coast offers the tourist beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tranquil historical sites and attractive holiday facilities. Situated on a peninsula and flanked by two stretches of golden beach, the pretty resort town of Side (50 minutes drive from Antalya airport) is a jumble of old and new, with an extensive range of tourist accommodation, shops, late-night bars and restaurants mixed in among the ruins of the ancient city. In the centre of town is the magnificent 2nd-century theatre with beautiful views towards the sea, and the remains of the Roman Baths houses an impressive collection of artifacts. Busy streets that lead down to the sea are lined with souvenir shops selling typical Turkish handicrafts like carpets, jewellery and leather goods. Skiing in Saklikent Within the province of Antalya is a ski centre at Saklikent, in the Beydag mountain range, at 1850m. Because of its close proximity to Antalya, it is one of the few places in the world that people can ski in the mornings, then swim in the sea in the afternoon. There are two ski lifts, restaurants, and accommodation available. The skiing season runs between January and April. The resort can be reached from the centre of Antalya by bus, taxi or a hotel service vehicle in one hour. Golf in the Antalya region. Turkey is a modern golf and vacation paradise and one that is quickly developing as an alternative to golf vacations in Western Europe. With several world-class facilities and many more under way, it would be difficult to find an undiscovered golf destination of Turkey's caliber anywhere in the world. All professional courses have been developed by international teams of Golf architects, consultants and PGA Professionals. Course maintenance is also top notch The golf season in Antalya begins in October when most golf regions are winding down for the off season. Antalya is one of the few places where golf can be played right through the winter, in short sleeves. There are NINE GOLF COURSES within a 20 minute drive from the apartment. Nick Faldo opened his newly designed golf course in November 2006. Gloria Golf Club Acisu Mevkii Serik - Antalya 90 242 7151520 6296-meter par 72 Driving range, putting green, chipping green, lessons, 3-hole practice course, new 9-hole course completed in September 1997. Gloria was designed by Golf Architect Michel Gayon in conjunction with Belgian Developers J.N.C. Int. Its location in the forest and at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, with access to the Mediterranean Sea offers not only breathtaking views and unique landscape but also challenging golf. In fact the club requires a compulsory handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women to be able to play the course, which also offers a 5 star resort. Visit: www.gloriagolf.com.tr Tat International Golf Club & Resort Üçkumtepesi Mevkii Serik Antalya 90 242 7254076 8985-meter par 72 Driving range, putting green, chipping green, on-site PGA Pro lessons, extensive beach resort facilities. This seaside resort course meshes gently with the natural landscape as intended by its designers, Haw tree of England Golf Course Architects. Incredible vistas provide a needed respite from the challenging course, which is comprised of three, 9-hole courses that can be played in any combination to provide varied levels of difficulty for any level of golfer. The resort itself offers a full range of activities and facilities for both family vacations and business meetings. Visit: www.tatbeach.com Nobilis Golf Club Belek Turizm Merkezi Serik Antalya 90 242 7151986 5877-meter par 72 Driving range, putting green, chipping green. Hugging the banks of the Acisu River in the pine forests of Belek, Nobilis is another challenging beauty of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Dave Thomas carefully designed the thought-provoking course, which will offer a fun test for any golfer. Visit: www.nobilis.com.tr National Golf Club National Club 07500 Serik Antalya 90 242 7255400 6232-meter par 72 Driving range, putting green, chipping green, full golf academy. Designed by European Ryder cup player David Feherty, and completed in 1994, National Golf Club is probably Turkey's most famous. Each hole is unique and derived from David's experience on the PGA tour and has won recent international acclaim. It was ranked 39th for European mainland golf courses in 2001 by the UK's Golf World Magazine and has hosted several international tournaments. . The landscape is similar to that of Gloria Golf Club, with snowcapped views of the Taurus Mountains and pine and eucalyptus forests. There is also an extensive golf academy. Visit: www.nationalturkey.com Antalya Golf Club - The Pasha Belek Turizm Merkezi 07500 No: 33 Serik Antalya 90 242 725 59 70 The courses designed by leading architects European Golf Design, together with design consultant and Senior Tour professional David Jones, provide not only a challenge to golfers of all abilities but also wonderful surroundings in which to enjoy your game. The playing surfaces, second to none in their quality, stunning landscapes and perfect weather all combine for an unforgettable golfing experience. Visit: www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr Several more courses are currently underway on Turkey's southern coast, including 10 other Championship Courses on the Oymapinar Dam Lake region in Side/Manavgat area, Antalya. For an insight into many of the ancient ruins which you can visit in and around Side visit http://www.adiyamanli.org and explore many of the useful links.
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