:: About Side

Living in Side

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.

Whether you want five star luxury or the simple life style, Side can offer it to you.

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.

If you intend to buy an investment or holiday property in Turkey, you could not choose better than Side.