- Belek or Side - where are the best beaches?
- Hotel fund
- Entertainment and attractions
There is no doubt that Turkey is one of the most developed countries in the world in terms of tourism and the most attractive for guests from Russia, who have long appreciated its golden beaches, and the cleanest sea, and rich excursion programs, and the famous all-inclusive system. Therefore, asking a question, such as which is better, Belek or Side, potential travelers are trying to find out only the nuances of rest in either Turkish resort.
It is necessary to take into account two more points, the first - these resorts are located in close proximity to each other, if you wish, you can relax in one and regularly visit the neighboring one. The second point is the age difference - Belek, as a resort began to develop only in the 1990s, and Side, founded by the ancient Greeks, has long been included in the list of popular Turkish resorts.
Belek or Side - where are the best beaches?
Side
Belek resort will delight lovers of sandy beaches - its golden sandy coast is more than 20 kilometers long. The beaches are distinguished by the absence of elevation differences and gentle slopes into the water. In the vicinity of Antalya, it is this resort that is ready to offer ideal cleanliness, marked by UNESCO specialists with the Blue Flags. Many mothers vacationing with babies will appreciate not only the "sterility" of the sand and the gradual transition to depth, but eucalyptus and pine forests that grow almost on the very shore.
Rest in Belek
Side resort has two beaches, which is interesting, they are radically different from each other. The western one is more popular because it is considered safe, has a flat bottom and a gentle slope. In the high season, both territories are filled with tourists; the guest who dreams of at least relative seclusion can be advised to find the third, turtle beach. There are an order of magnitude less vacationers on it, and exotic owners (turtles) sometimes come out to meet.
Holidays in Side
Hotel fund
Belek
Belek is a resort for wealthy tourists who like to relax at the highest level. Most of the local hotels are owners of 4-5 * on the facades, each of them has a huge adjacent territory, perfectly organized, convenient for recreation and entertainment, including such rare ones as golf or horse riding.
The second important point is that luxury hotel complexes are located on the first coastline. On the second or third, more modest 3 * hotels were built, but the cost of living in them is much lower.
Side has a rich hotel fund, there are large complexes and small hotels with 3 to 5 * on the facades. Other accommodation options are also popular at this resort, in particular, many guests live in apart-hotels, which are much cheaper than their fashionable "colleagues".
Entertainment and attractions
Side
Belek is known as a resort with expensive entertainments, such as playing golf, trips to local shops and the market are popular, where the attention of tourists, first of all, is attracted by gold and silver, men's and women's jewelry with precious stones. There are no historical sights in the city itself, but they can be found in its vicinity, for example, the ruins of the ancient cities, Aspendos and Perge. Among the natural monuments is the Köprülü Canyon, a national park that will be remembered by guests for its stunning landscapes, cypress groves and eucalyptus forests.
Attractions and entertainment on vacation in Belek
Side was founded by the ancient Greeks, some of the ancient buildings have survived to this day. Therefore, rest in this city is recommended to those travelers who adore history and are ready to spend days on excursions to monuments and historical sites. Popular attractions include the following:
- an archaeological complex with the remains of temples, baths, columns;
- the ruins of a colossal theater used as a battleground for gladiators and as a religious building;
- the temple of Dionysus, built by the ancient Romans.
But Side attracts not only with ancient architectural masterpieces, in this city there are many modern entertainments, designed primarily for young and young audiences. There are discos, dance halls where you can have fun until the early morning, restaurants receive visitors, where skilled chefs will cook trout, which is a local specialty, almost in front of the client's eyes.
Attractions and entertainment on vacation in Side
Comparison of the two Turkish resorts confirmed that even the Almighty cannot determine a clear leader. Therefore, focusing on small differences between them, those tourists will go to Belek who:
- want to relax luxuriously;
- love wide sandy beaches;
- are not interested in historical excursions;
- they adore nature and beautiful places.
Beautiful Side will be chosen by travelers who:
- would like to be able to choose a place of residence;
- plan to spend a lot of time on excursions;
- love dancing and delicious seafood.
