With two sandy beaches and time-worn ruins, Side holidays were made for those who fancy a slice of sightseeing with their sunbathing.
Bit of everything
Side sits on Turkey’s southern underbelly, sticking out into the Med like a thumb. It’s pronounced ‘sea-day’, which should give you some idea of how you can spend your time here. But it pours a good helping of history into a bowl of sun, sea and sand. Basically, if you ordered a ‘Side’ from Domino’s, it’d be a half and half.
Ancient attractions
This place lays the ruins on thick. Side Museum showcases Roman coins, statues and tombs, plus it’s tucked inside the town’s 5th-century bathhouse. Nearby, you’ve got an amphitheatre, which has swapped gladiator fights for concerts. And the Temples of Apollo and Athena stand proudly by the harbour, mixed in with a load of pubs, rooftop bars and a couple of clubs.
