We look at the beaches of Side and choose the best! We talked in detail about the main beaches of the resort and for each of them we chose hotels on the first line with a high rating and good reviews.
What are the beaches in Side
Side is located near the green peninsula, on which the ancient city used to stand. The best beaches in Side are covered with fine, clean sand of different colors - from yellow to light gray. The sea near the coast is shallow and perfectly warmed by the sun. The beaches of Side are adjacent to urban development, modern hotel complexes, orange groves and cotton fields.
Unlike other resorts in Turkey, the sea in Side is almost always calm and there are no big waves near the coast. Because of the shallow water, safety and clear sea water, Side has long become a popular holiday destination for parents with small children and the elderly. Find out more about holidays in Side.
On the west side of the Cape Verde is the most visited beach of Side, and on the east there are a series of less crowded beaches. In addition, tourists love to spend time on the beaches of resort villages located away from the urban development of Side. Each of the beaches of the Turkish resort has its own advantages and characteristics. Let's figure it out!
Western beach
A long strip to the west of the promontory and the old town is considered a municipal beach. West Beach is free to visit. Tourists pay only for a set of beach chairs and sun umbrellas.
Infrastructure and entertainment... According to travelers' reviews, this part of the Side coast has an excellent beach infrastructure. West Beach has cabanas, showers, toilets, cafes and bars. There are many water activities and attractions for every taste. Fans of active recreation go for water skiing, "banana", "tablet", catamarans and jet skis, sailing on yachts, parasailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.
Vacation with children... The sandy West Beach stretches for several kilometers and is considered the shallowest in Side. There are areas on it where, a hundred meters from the shore, the depth does not exceed 40-50 cm. Swimming here is absolutely safe, so on the shore you can always see parents with children and those who cannot swim. Find out about holidays with children in Side.
Youth rest... Along the entire beach there is a picturesque promenade on which there are first line hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops and shops of resort goods. With the onset of dusk, nightclubs and discos open, in which many young people and lovers of noisy parties gather. The music does not subside until the morning, and the popular Oxyde disco holds incendiary foam parties every day. Find out where the best restaurants are in Side.
Transport... Tourists staying in the center of Side walk to the West Beach. Vacationers from other parts of the resort get here by regular buses and dolmus minibuses.
Hotels... The most well-groomed areas of one of the best beaches in Side belong to elite hotels. 5-star hotels have their own sandy beaches: Melas Resort Hotel, Trendy Palm Beach and Trendy Verbena Beach Hotel, as well as 4-star hotels: Hotel Grand Side and Monachus Hotel & Spa. All of them work on an all-inclusive basis and have many positive reviews from guests. Within walking distance from the West Beach there are budget hotels Lemas Suite Hotel by Kulabey 3 *, Delphin Hotel Side 2 * and Side Hill Hotel.
Find out which sandy beaches are the best in Turkey.
East beach
The strip of sandy beaches east of Cape Verde is less crowded. The sea near the East Beach is also shallow, but deep places begin much closer to the coast. The beach strip is covered with large, bright yellow sand. The entrance to the sea is convenient, but in places there are areas of finely rounded pebbles.
Infrastructure... There are no shops or nightclubs along the coast. The territory is divided into parts - Apollo Beach and No Name Beach. Each beach has a cafe, changing cabins, showers, toilets, sun loungers and parasols. Closer to the cape, the eastern coast is rocky and is not very popular with tourists, although there are also small beaches with sun loungers here.
Transport... Tourists who have settled in the eastern part of Side go to the beach on foot. From the western part and the center of the resort you can get to the East Beach by buses and dolmus minibuses. In addition, you can get here by free hotel buses.
Hotels... Hotels located on the first line to the beach are all inclusive. These are comfortable hotel complexes, more like modern cities.
5-star hotels have their own sandy beaches:
- Turquoise Hotel
- Diamond Premium Hotel & Spa
- Lake & River Side Hotel & Spa.
Kumkoy beach
One of the best sandy beaches in Turkey is located 3 km from the center of Side. Kumkoy is a popular place for youth recreation. It becomes especially noisy on the shore with the onset of darkness, when nightclubs, discos, restaurants, cafes and bars open.
It takes 15-20 minutes to walk from the center of Side to the Kumkoy beach. If desired, it is easy to get here by taxi or dolmus. Fans of noisy rest and nightlife should pay attention to 5-star hotels: Cesars Resort Side, Melas Holiday Village and Paloma Oceana Resort - Luxury Hotel.
Sorgun beach
For the sake of a beautiful sandy beach, many travelers go to the resort village of Sorgun, which is located just 2 km from the center of Side. This place attracts tourists with pine forests, palm trees growing along the coast, orange trees and blooming hibiscus. There are no nightclubs or bars in the coastal village, so there are many parents with children on the beach.
From the city center to Sorgun walk or reach the dolmush. According to tourists, the most popular hotels near the beach are Robinson Club Pamfilya 4 *, Turquoise Hotel 5 * and Arcanus Side Resort 5 *. Everyone owns private beach areas.
Colakli beach
The sandy beach of the resort village of Colakli is covered with fine golden sand. It is one of the cleanest and most comfortable in Turkey and therefore is popular with parents with small children. The beach has all the necessary infrastructure, a water park is open, animators are working. Find out about the best excursions from Side.
Colakli is 13.5 km away from Side. The road to the resort village by regular bus takes only 20 minutes. All Colakli hotels are on the first line, so guests immediately find themselves near the sea.
The most popular 5 star hotels are:
- Kamelya k club
- Sural Hotel
- Crystal Palace Luxury Resort & Spa
Kizilot beach
16 km from Side, closer to the border with Alanya, there is a popular sandy beach Kyzylot. Lovers of secluded relaxation sunbathe and swim in the new Turkish resort. The beach is fully landscaped. In Kyzylat, you can rent jet skis and catamarans, however, according to tourists, there are enough uncrowded places on the shore for a quiet rest.
There are expensive 5-star hotels near the beach: Aska Costa Holiday and ClubCrystal Admiral Resort Suites & Spa. They are all inclusive and have their own sandy beaches. Budget accommodation is offered by the Club Serena Beach 3 * hotel.
Kizilot beach panorama
Kizilagac beach
The beautiful sandy beach is located 15 km east of Side, in one of the most picturesque suburbs of the Turkish resort. Kyzylagach is famous for its fruit plantations and coniferous forests and is considered one of the most environmentally friendly coastal villages in Turkey. At the height of the summer season, many locals and tourists come to the coast, covered with fine white sand.
You can get to the resort village by taxi or regular buses. In Kyzylagach, there are several comfortable hotels designed for families. The most popular among parents with children are:
- Lyra Resort & Spa
- Sunrise Resort Hotel
- Starlight Resort Hotel
- Ali Bey Club Manavgat
Panorama of Kyzylagach beach
Beach season
Thanks to the shallow coastline, the beach season in Side starts much earlier than in other resorts in Turkey.In mid-April, the sea water is fully warmed up for swimming, so the first holiday-makers come to Side.
Every month the number of tourists increases and reaches a peak in July and August, when the sea water temperature rises to + 29 ... + 30 ° С. At the end of summer, the best sandy beaches of Side are crowded from early morning until late in the evening.
The velvet season at the resort lasts from September to mid-October and attracts lovers of sea bathing and cool weather to the beaches of Turkey. The last vacationers leave the resort at the end of November.
