Side in Turkey, is it the Best Holiday Resort?

The resort of Side in Turkey, is visited by millions of people every year, but is it the best holiday resort? Introduced by Mick Scarsbrook (Mick Amca) who lived in Turkey for over 30 years. Side is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey, the hotels are a high standard, great night life and the ancient ruins are exceptional.
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[polskii]

This area in Turkey has everything, beaches, mountains, its own grand canyon, waterfalls, ancient ruins, amazing food etc....

[christopherconnolly]

We've just returned from a fortnight stay in Marmaris... It was nice but I couldn't help but compare it to the last holiday we had in Side.... Antalya is definitely the place to go in Turkey.

[garyjones]

Interesting and informative. Brings back many memories of this area. Over the years we have stayed at dozens and dozens of 5 star all inclusive hotels in Side, Lara Beach etc. A lot of people mistakenly think if they are 5 star they are all fantastic. They are not. Thomas Cook etc will take your money but the difference between many hotels in terms of quality of food and service is extraordinary. Even when you have paid the same £1000 to stay for 7 nights in August.

[Gillby]

I had four lovely holidays in Side all spent close to Side town and one being in the town itself, no pool as the garden was full of ruins.Fabulous big hotels on the outskirts of Side but they aren't our style.We had some fabulous tours around the area and loved Manavgat which we found reminiscent of Chester.I would never go to a performance at Aspendos again after finding the one we went to very dangerous.I was almost squashed to death at the entrance where I was pushed by the crowds into a fence.Although you have an entrance ticket they just cram more and more people in.We had to sit on the steps where others kept crowding us.Although the performance was very colourful we could not enjoy it as it wasn't safe.At half time we struggled to get out for refreshments and decided not to go back in.We spent a pleasant time at the bar with crowds of others who felt safer outside.
Day time trips to Aspendos were much more interesting, admiring the ruins and countryside.

[meeuwsee]

Love your videos Mick. Have been in Side last year but it seems like a lot of shops in the old town have vanished because of renovations. Visiting Antalya this year, plenty of shops there and lots of things to do.

[rezzanatakol]

Teşekkürler Mick amca. Çok güzel bir tanıtım olmuş.

[mirkelamerturk]

I started watching all your videos, we follow you with love,

[juliestevens]

Had a magical time in side back in 2008 .

[Johnilesh]

Used to work there time ago. Greeting from Florida USA

[elizabethfenby]

Wow lots of useful information! Love your videos.

[zfr]

You are a living legend Mick amca. Love your videos

[MadDogsandEnglishman]

Nice video Mick, we go away on the 18th (June) to Side, it'll be our second time there.

[ŠtěpánkaČubanová]

Krásné Turecko, moře, rostliny, histoi.

[siderealestate]

Beautiful video Mick. The structure shown on the 10:18 min is aqueduct

[dannystoelzaet]

Side is a nice town, I visut it also. All the best friends. Aspendos is also nice

[moirastewart]

More videos like this please Mr Amca ! :) Travel films are your forte :)))

[cigdemmertkol]

Harika vlog olmuş, ülkemizin her yanı cennet, Alanyaya gittinizmi? Önümüzdeki yıllarda Karadeniz bölgesini gezmenizi tavsiye ederim, doğa harikası bir yer ayrıca Mersin, Adanada çok güzel ve size çok değişik gelebilir.

[wintarking]

Great video, nice to have visited in 2023. There's almost too much going in Side. The antiquity clashes with the modern nightlife. Bazaars and markets are a plenty and I can only imagine the status of an aggressive marketplace is made more difficult by the financial crisis. One example speaking to people saving for a car, had a plan to achieve that in a year, now 4 years given price increases. Terrible time for many. I do not recommend any of the hotels in the Old town harbour areas, the front is dominated by 2 open air nightclubs playing music until 3:00 am every day. Great for partygoers, but not for everyone more interested in the tranquillity and ancient exploration. Excursions in the Manavgat area were amazing. The ancient sites were amazing, integrated with new buildings and restaurants. Old town has a green policy, no vehicles apart from 1 drop of or pick up for hotel residents so walking required to get to taxis and transport links. Restaurants generally good, but now affected by confusing menus and pricing with the Lira menu not often available and Euro only. Lots to see and do, a reflective video and summary but be wary of the nightlife and financial impacts - doubt if i'll be back 😕

[RachC]

Hi both, you guys are great, off to Turkey side at the end of October. I've never been to Turkey, not really sure what to expect, do you have any advice for me??

[johnrichardson]

Hi Mike, coming to Side on 22nd and love your videos. Do restaurants serve Lobster thermador?