The former Greek colony of Side has now become a popular Turkish resort. Consider the features of families with children in Side and its surroundings, the best hotels for family vacations and prices for tours in 2021.
Features of rest with children in Side
Side is one of the quietest and most peaceful resorts in Turkey. Most of the hotels are aimed at people with an average income, and the prices for vacations are lower than in green Kemer or respectable Belek. There is no active nightlife and little entertainment, the atmosphere of the resort is quiet and decent - almost ideal for families with children. On the other hand, there is not even a water park in Side - you need to go to Belek or Alanya.
The beaches of Side are sandy, the most convenient for families with children are located on the west coast, there is a gentle bottom and shallow water. There is no special entertainment in Side, but there are many that have survived. ancient monuments... The historical part of the city is compact, you can walk on foot or go around all the sights on a sightseeing bus. There are cafes and shops in the center of Side, although vacationers prefer to go to the cheaper Manavgat for shopping.
Side has very good transport links, you can get to any place by bus or taxi. If you want to go fishing, ride a catamaran or just change the scenery - you can go to the reserve Green canyon, which is half an hour from Side. There are picnic areas on the shore of a large reservoir, some even swim in cool water. Another popular holiday destination is waterfall Manavgat... There are also picnic areas here, and the cafe serves delicious grilled trout.
When is the best time to go
Tourists with children prefer to relax in Side (and in general in Turkey) in June or September, when the average daytime air temperature is + 28 ° C, and the water in the sea is + 25 ° C. In July and August it is stuffy, the air is hot +34 ... + 38 ° С, the water in the sea is + 29 ° С, there are a lot of tourists in the hotels.
The best resorts and beaches of Side for kids
The resort area of Side includes several regions, the most visited of them are Chalokli, Kumkei, Sorgun, Titreyengel, Kyzylgach and Manavgat.
The beaches of Side are sandy, which often becomes a determining factor for the category of vacationers with children. All beaches are equipped, many of them are marked with the Blue Flag. The entrance to the sea is sand or pebbles.
There is a village not far from the city Kumkoy (Sand Village). The local beach with a shallow sandy bottom is nestled in the bay. There is a village 10 minutes drive from Side Sorgunsurrounded by palms and conifers. All beaches are sandy, at the entrance to the sea - pebbles with sand. For lovers of active pastime, there are special cycling paths here.
The resort is located 7 km from Side Titreyengel... Its highlight is forests and well-groomed beaches. On the first line there are only 5 * hotels, the rest are located a short distance from the coast, there is a free transfer. Young resort Colakli less green than its neighbors, but this disadvantage is compensated by good beaches and modern hotel complexes.
Kyzylgach - the most remote resort of Side, it takes at least 2 hours to get from the airport. But the nature here is stunning: sandy and pebble coast, orange trees and southern pines. Tourists are advised to go on vacation with children to this particular resort of Side: there are many club-type hotels in the village with a landscaped area, slides and children's animation. Find out about the best excursions from Side.
The best Side hotels for families with children in 2021
All Side hotels of recent construction, establishments of the 4-5 * level practice the all-inclusive system with obligatory animation. There are good family hotels in Side and in nearby resort villages. But you need to choose a hotel carefully, as in some places, when entering the sea, stones come across.
Prices for holidays in Side 4 and 5 * hotels in 2021 are lower than, for example, in Belek or Kemer: all-inclusive and ultra-all-inclusive tours for two adults with a child for a week from Moscow cost from 70 thousand rubles. More budget hotels are usually located further from the beach. If you are easy-going and you do not care about the hotel's high rating and proximity to the beach, then you can catch a hot all-inclusive tour for only 20-40 thousand rubles for a family of three!
If you want to relax in a hotel with new sun loungers, furniture and appliances in your room, then it is better to look for tours to new hotels in Turkey.
We chose some of the best budget hotels in Side level 4 and 5 stars for families with children based on reviews of tourists and hotel ratings. They work on the all-inclusive food system, are on the 1st or 2nd line and have a variety of entertainment for children:
- Club Calimera Serra Palace 5 * with a water park. Search tour >>
- Otium Hotel Seven Seas 5 * with slides. Search tour >>
- Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort 5 * with slides. Search tour >>
- Magic Life Jacaranda Side Hotel 5 *... Search tour >>
If you go on a trip on my own, we advise you to look for hotels on the Roomguru.ru service - it will help you find the lowest price. Not sure how to use it? Read the instructions on how to book a hotel in Turkey yourself.
If you prefer to have a tour, we recommend looking for last minute tours on the services Travelata and Level.Travel - they compare the offers of 120 tour operators and therefore are able to find the ideal option. You can buy a ticket online, which is very convenient. Want to save money? Check out our 7 rules for buying tours online.
Reviews of tourists about holidays with children in Side
As tourists note, family vacations in Side have their advantages. The resort is compact - all sights are easy to see on your own. For children who do not tolerate long journeys, the advantage is its close location to the airport - in an hour and a half you can already reach the hotel. Vacation prices are not high. According to the reviews of vacationers, in comparison with similar options in Kemer, the difference in cost was 20%.
Of course, young people and people who prefer an active lifestyle will most likely find it boring here. But for children, a real expanse is a sandy beach, a shallow warm sea, a lot of greenery and fruits.
