The town on the Mediterranean coast attracts, first of all, the ancient Greek and ancient Roman buildings. Or rather, the fact that they are left. The embankment in the portion of the Old Town is adorn the immense columns of the temple of Apollo, and the amphitheater, which is the largest preserved in all of Turkey, is striking both adults and children. It is known that in addition to the scenic productions, there were fights of gladiators and held animals. Visitors are not so much here, especially if you get inside from the morning (you can visit the amphitheater from 8:00 to 19:00 for 20 lire - about $ 6). To sit down on the podium and imagine that there is no action at all before you. The atmosphere of this place fascinates.
If you have long dreamed of visiting Cappadokia - the country of beautiful horses (its ancient name) - from Side before this amazing place to get closest. Although not fast: With a tour (stops, snacks, refueling) about 6-7 hours. A trip is organized for 2-3 days and costs from $ 50 in street agencies to $ 160 at the tour operator. But it is worth 100%. Region with delicious landscapes, amazing pillars in the form .. Hmm ... Mushrooms, cold underground cities, houses in the rocks and church. Sometimes you are convinced, people adapt to everything.
The highlight of this trip is the air balloon flight (140-160 $). At dawn, you are taken from the hotel and brought to the valley, from where the flight begins. It is impossible to talk about impressions, at least once in life you need to experience them!
Another place in which you can go from Side - Pamukkale (50-60 $). Cotton castle with snow-white travertines creates an impression that you are in the clouds. Some unearthly landscape terraces, the green park is next. Here, nature was bothering to fame. Not a gift of UNESCO protects these protected areas.
Also from Side, you can go for a walk along the Manya River and get to get to the place where she meets with the sea. Something and swim in cold river water and enjoy the warmth of the affectionate sea. Amazing combination!
Side himself is the striking plexus of ancient and modern. On swarms with shops it is worth lifting your head and pay attention to old houses, go beyond the city and stumble upon the remnants of defensive walls, climb on the stone to take pictures on the background of a beautiful sea sunset and realize that you stand on the part of the column, so beautiful that The head does not fit, as people carved such drawings on the stone from the use of modern technologies.
Looking at the incredible antiquity, which preserved to the present day, pray, so that your children, and the children of your children someday saw all this indescribable beauty ...