What to see in Side?

Turkey is not only Alanya or Fethie.  It’s also many other, very interesting places where you can spend your holidays. Side is a very interesting place in terms of tourism and recreation. It’s good to know what to see in Side if you are just wondering about choosing this place for your holidays.

Why is it worth going to Side?

Side is a relatively small tourist town. It has a very long and mostly sandy beach. But this beach is not, unlike the beach in Alanya, too wide. But a few rows of sunbeds fit there comfortably and it is not crowded.

Descent to the sea is extremely gentle so even children can play on the beach and in the sea. Of course, under the watchful eye of parents. A lot of attractions await tourists here. Everywhere you can see restaurants with good food, pubs and shops. The whole is perfectly prepared for the reception of tourists. And best of all, you can reach almost anywhere on foot. Because this place is smaller than Alanya. It is not small, but it is smaller.

What to see in Side?

When it comes to monuments and attractions besides sunbathing, no tourist will be disappointed. There is a lot of attractions for all lovers of sightseeing.

• The most important attraction is of course the beautiful old city. Side was a city of slave traders and a pirate shopping center. Walking through the narrow streets you can sometimes feel this unusual atmosphere. The historic city is really beautiful and well maintained.
• A theater is also a very interesting monument. It could accommodate up to 15 thousand spectators. It is believed that it comes from Roman times, because it was precisely by the Romans that it was expanded. At present, it looks amazing. This is a beautifully preserved monument that can of course be visited.
• There is a museum not far from the theater. In this museum you can see various antique statues. There is also an exposed collection of ancient sarcophagus. The museum is very quiet and its rooms are air-conditioned. There are also benches in the museum where you can sit comfortably. As a curiosity it is worth noting that the museum is located almost by the sea.
• If we are already by the sea, it is impossible not to mention the ruins of two temples, which are also located almost on its very shore. It is the temple of Apollo and the temple of Athena. They look extremely monumental. It is true that the temple of Apollo has only 5 columns left and a frieze with Gorgon’s head, but it still looks great.
• In the near and distant surroundings there are also a lot of extremely interesting ruins that can be visited on your own. And it is a very interesting experience.

As you can see, there are a lot of things to see in Side. It is worth going there for the holidays to see them all and, additionally, rest properly. You can find more information here.