Side in Turkey, is it the Best Holiday Resort?

[@adrianadios5041]

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

[@aysekune]

Thank you dear Mick Amca.

[@rezzanatakol1199]

Teşekkürler Mick amca. Çok güzel bir tanıtım olmuş.

[@christopherconnolly3014]

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.

[@garyjones2306]

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.

[@Gillby47]

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.

[@juliestevens5764]

Had a magical time in side back in 2008 .

[@mirkelamerturk4096]

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

[@nuranarrowood5808]

AWESOME HISTORICAL CITY

[@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.

[@zfr81]

You are a living legend Mick amca. Love your videos

[@elizabethfenby5827]

Wow lots of useful information! Love your videos.

[@sandymoses8675]

Beautiful place😮

[@MadDogsandEnglishman]

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

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

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

[@moirastewart3398]

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

[@mickandtrudie]

Thank you for your lovely comment, 🤠🙋‍♀️😆🤪

[@Andrew-kc4li]

The Amphitheatre looks great.

[@mickandtrudie]

It’s a really good one 🤠

[@cigdemmertkol2540]

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.

[@volkancpgl4466]

Sakarya!

[@johnrichardson4583]

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

[@mickandtrudie]

You may find crayfish or at top restaurant or hotel you may be able to get lobster but it will be very expensive

[@johnrichardson4583]

@Mick and Trudie Hi Trudie and Mick, I hope your both well? I finally managed to book up for the 22 April 23 in Tui Magic life nr Side. Would you happen to know if there are any local bars, shops or restaurants in the close proximity to my hotel?

[@siderealestate]

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

[@tanyeli480]

Great video :3

[@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 😕

[@mickandtrudie]

Thanks for all the info, great comment

[@RachC1986]

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??

[@shane11199]

Can you please do a video of Alanya?

[@helenahelena289]

It's the Tempel of Apollon. The Tempel of Athena is also there but not the one you point out in the video.

[@fatihannac2167]

Super

[@AnsGuldemond]

I was in Side for 13 times and the name of the temple isn't the Temple of Athena ... It's the Apollo Temple. I will return coming May. 😊

[@mickandtrudie]

In Turkish, it’s the temple of Athena

[@AnsGuldemond]

@@mickandtrudie my Turkish friends call it the Apollo Temple, also the guide who showed me Side many years ago.

[@pressstart5793]

Good morning sir. Is there clear water in the seas in Side? how many meters of visibility?

[@pressstart5793]

@@mickandtrudie are there any bays in Side?

[@pressstart5793]

@@mickandtrudie okay, so there is cloudy water on the beaches in Side? does it make sense to take snorkeling masks?

[@srd895]

6:29 is very clear sometimes but you can only see 1 meters but not anytime. If you want clear water near side, you can go "aktaş" 30 minute with car or minibus but it you need to make research before go because it is a little far from cities. If you want really clean water you can go "dimçayı" in Antalya but it is very far from side like 2 hours and 30 minutes with car and it is little rocky but it is very clean, blue water. If you cant go far from side, place in 6:29 is best place but still sometimes it isnt very clean.

[@DespoRotmg]

Hey mick I am also living in fethiye now and I would like to meet you and have a tea together

[@trevorprice4561]

Hi Mr Scarsbrook , Where is Side exactly in Turkey as have heard of it but no idea of location. i know you live in Calis so how far away from you is Side . I have been to Turkey many times , usually Hisaronu and would welcome any info from you as I intend to retire there as I love the warm welcome you get from people as they try their best to be polite and welcoming to all

[@erx2043]

Side is literally between Antalya & Alanya on the centre west south of Turkey

[@srd895]

Side is in Manavgat and Manavgat is between Antalya-Alanya road.

[@samnewman5129]

Is there fresh food Markets there

[@mickandtrudie]

Yes just outside

[@samnewman5129]

@@mickandtrudie How far do you know? My wife is a good cook so like self catering with fresh fish meat veg ect

[@mickandtrudie]

@@samnewman5129 Most markets on once a week in a certain area within a couple of miles you only have to get in a taxi

[@sedakayra3902]

emeğinize sağlık desteğe geldik sizide bekleriz...

[@RachC1986]

2 questions please guys. Can I use Lira in Side or are they only excepting euros?? Is there a registry office in Side??

[@dalehewison6319]

Much easier with Euro, virtually nothing priced in Lira

[@noitnova]

I was there in 1986 its was way better then now days. Side lost her indecent.

[@ThunderstormMind]

Aslen nerelisin?

[@mickandtrudie]

İngiliz lan

[@DanteAlexander-q5e]

Very nice thank you

[@brightfaith5484]

Hello Mick, are you a Brummie?

[@mickandtrudie]

No a Tammy from Tamworth 🤠

[@MelodyMan69]

It looks like a WW2 Army Camp. Vile.

[@yildizgok856]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@fifa882010]

Consider yourself lucky....there is no place like where you are BUD!..stop saying it’s “actually amazing “ like you were surprised...it’s not like your hometown in England or Ireland BUD!

[@ogunkovan]

@@mickandtrudie ​i'd be saying that too if i was living in southewestern coastal cities as a foreigner :) never been in those famous places you show us in videos but i think it is more about my laziness and anti-social personality. anyway every one thinks you are english but you look like more scottish or irish than english if you ask me right?

[@ogunkovan]

@@mickandtrudie you have a history records in uk going through all to 15th century? WOW. in turkey you can go max early 19th century. well, borned in burdur (you probably heard of salda lake or sagalassos ancient city which is very good preserved i guess. it has a bath and the water coming through mountains is cold as fuck :D i couldnt kept my hand in water more than a few seconds when i was there in my chilhood.) anyway currently in istanbul and been in bursa and iSPARTA :D for a few years too.

[@onmione]

Why call it Siday when the name is SidE. You say PergE and not Pergay. Side is SidE.

[@bonito34]

Never again!

[@petrousiliousthezwackel]

Side has become a standard beach spot like everywhere in Europe. New promenade very boring an capitalized. I don't like it anymore.