A very warm welcome to the first edition of our brand new newspaper, the Manavgat and Side Post, a publishing venture introduced for the benefit of English speaking residents and visitors in the Eastern Turkish Riviera. Our goal is to provide you with the latest news and information, on everything from where to enjoy the best food and happenings, to how to resolve the various bureaucratic hurdles that we all face from time to time. The Internet based format will [...]
News
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The Vanishing Waterfall
Early January 2012 and heavy rains and flooding caused the disappearance of major tourist attraction,...
What's On
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Fire of Anatolia, Aspendos
A firm favourite of visitors this season is the dance Spectacular Troy, performed by the extremely...
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The Flying Horse Pub
A popular pub with a British flavour and the place where local expatriates congregate, particularly...
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Side Air Show 26/27th May
Aviation enthusiasts and visitors looking for a spectacular day make a date for your diary. Following...
Places to Visit, Sights to See
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Spring Time Wild Flowers
The season for wild flowers in Antalya starts early, is long and continually changing. In springtime...
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Side Museum
Set amongst the ruins of the ancient city of Side, on the opposite side of the road to the Amphitheatre,...
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Green Lakes
Green Lake and Green Canyon are two connected reservoirs forming part of a hydroelectric and water...
Shopping
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Side & Manavgat Markets
Click to Enlarge For those who enjoy searching for bargains there are a number of markets in Side...
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Side Old Town
Shopping Street In Side Old Town The name of the tourist area of Old Side is a bit of a...
Off the Beaten Track
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Skiing in Isparta
“You can swim in the sea in the morning and ski in the afternoon”. It’s a corny old adage,...
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A Well Kept Secret
If you look at maps of Antalya Province, you may note that some show the main route inland, from...
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Off The Beaten Track
Away from the tourist trail, for those adventurous enough and with enough time to spare, there...
Where to Stay
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Umut Motel, Home from Home in Antik Side
Umut Motel is one of those rare gems you occasionally find that rise above the ordinary. It is...
Information
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Getting About Independently.
Whatever your reason for visiting the area and however you travel, at some stage you may wish to...
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General Information
Electrical Supplies Turkish domestic electrical supplies are 220/220Volt 50 Hz and sockets are 2-pin...
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Turkish Mediterranean Coast Climate
Sheltered by the Taurus Mountains to the North, the Turkish sothern Coast enjoys a typical Eastern...
Don R. Kebab
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Lost Arts – Knife Grinding & Poisoning People
Setting Out The Stall Many of the traditional skills that have disappeared from Western Europe...
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A Bad Day At The Restaurant
Recently my companion and I decided to dine out at a restaurant we had never visited before. As...
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Techno Break Down
Call me a technophobe if you must, but if there were ever two things destined to be incompatible...
Other News
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Where to Stay
Umut Motel, Home from Home in Antik Side
Umut Motel is one of those rare gems you occasionally find that rise above the ordinary. It is a homely pansion ideally located in the pedestrianised area of Antik Side and, although perfectly positioned to take advantage of the area’s action, it retains a peaceful and restful holiday atmosphere. With views of a small bay and access to the beach, it is a very short walk to the Temple of Apollo, Side’s magnificent ruins and the boat habour. Personal attention [...]
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