I found lovely place to stay in Side: Ikimiz Motel on the waterfront with garden restaurant downstairs. Can you imagine? – I am the only guest in this little hotel. It is the end of the tourist season. But sun is still shining, water in the Mediteranean Sea is much warmer then in my Baltic in the middle of the summer. I think it is good time to come here. They offered me a room with shower and sea-view balcony for 25 lira (like 22 USD with breakfast included). Good deal!
Side is located on the small peninsula. At the cape there are picturesque ruins of the Apollo and Athene Temple (free entrance). A bit inland you can visit ancient amphitheatre and agora (5 lira fee). Tourists from nearby beach resorts are coming to visit the ruins and the shops. After sunset it is a pleasure to have a beer in one of the illuminated waterfront cafes. Side is small and this creates here special atmosphere. If you have a choice of Antalia, Alanya and Side – go to Side!
