Consider the cost of a trip to Turkey for the May holidays, whether it is worth choosing a Side resort for a vacation in May 2021, and what nuances you need to know when planning a vacation at the beginning of the season.
Visiting Turkish resorts has been popular among Russian tourists for almost 30 years. But each of them has its own nuances. Only by carefully understanding all this, you can get the best result. Let's try to figure out how to properly relax in Side.
Weather in Side in May
The air masses at the resort can warm up to 31 degrees. But at night they sometimes cool down to 18 - 20 degrees. The weighted averages will be 27 and 22 degrees. The water is heated to an average of 23 degrees. The range is from 20.9 to 25. Cloudy periods account for 8-10%. The final spring month in Side is dry (20 millimeters of rain).
The winds blowing then develop an average speed of 2.6 meters per second. Therefore, they will not cause concern. In the last days of the month, the air can warm up to 25 - 27 degrees. For night walks, it is advised to stock up on warm clothes. The rain does not last long, but it can be accompanied by thunderstorms. You cannot go to the beach without applying sunscreen.
Entertainment and things to do in Turkey in spring?
Holidays in Side in 2021 should start with exploring the activities at sea and the route of excursions. However, it is unacceptable to reduce it solely to pushing sand with its own mass, even under the splash and rustle of gentle waves. Natural landscapes (mountains overgrown with forests) delight tourists not only when viewing advertising brochures, it is also nice to go up there on an excursion, or on an independent hike.
Some of the travelers go to sea on boats and boats, on yachts. Yes, the ski season is already over, but you can go on trips to tourist places and boat trips. More than half of the ancient sights are located far from the coast, there is where to roam. Such trips take 2, sometimes 3 days, so we recommend planning your vacation more carefully in order to have time to visit the beach and visit as many facilities as possible. We especially advise you to break out to Istanbul.
On May 19, Turks celebrate Youth Day; mass celebrations take place in every village. They go to Samsun to see the aviation program. The best hotels in Side can offer swimming pools and playgrounds for children, entertainment programs and discos. And another option for entertainment in the spring is shopping in Turkey in May.
Prices for holidays in Side in May 2021
Prices in 5 star hotels
Holidays in Turkey 2021 at the resort of Side will be optimal in 5 star hotels with meals all inclusive. What establishments are better to choose with cozy conditions? Below are a few examples of which you should trust your beach vacation in the first place.
- We recommend taking a closer look at the Melas Resort Hotel.
The hotel is included in the list of privileged facilities according to the Booking website. It offers an indoor beach, outdoor and indoor pools, ideal for a spring trip with children. Guests go to the tennis court and use the fitness center. Rooms with good air conditioning, everywhere you can go to the balcony and watch satellite TV. Continental breakfasts are served every morning. You can go to the hammam. The fee for a double room (including VAT and other fees) will be 70,200 rubles per week.
A tour to the hotel for 7 days will cost 91,900 rubles. Distance from the airport - 63 kilometers.
- An inexpensive vacation in Side with all the necessary conditions can be arranged at Voyage Sorgun Hotel.
There is a dense pine forest around. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, large spa services, catering facilities and a children's club. The environmentally neutral wood floors blend in with the spacious bungalows. The hotel serves food from Japanese, Turkish, Greek and Italian cuisines. They offer a lot of types of massages, Turkish traditional baths, a gym with exercise machines. You can settle in a bungalow with 1 double bed up to 35 square meters for 7 days for 102 thousand rubles.
A tour from Moscow for a week will cost from 120 thousand rubles.
Optimal 4 stars
- Holidays in Side in May in category hotels 4 stars will be most attractive for those who like to save money and relax at the proper level. Here are a few establishments for the spring season. A suitable choice is Robinson Club Pamfilya on the first line.
The hotel is able to offer its own beach. The ancient center of the ancient city is 5 kilometers away. Guests go to the spa service and swim in the outdoor pool. 100% of the rooms are air conditioned and have balconies. Buffet meals are provided. The evening restaurant serves creative cuisine. Guests will be offered courts, Turkish baths and gyms, windsurfing and sailing. For a double room you will have to pay 75,900 rubles for self-booking. Pets will not be allowed to move in.
A tour through Travelata will cost 91,500 rubles, this amount includes a fuel surcharge of 3900 rubles.
- TUI BLUE Palm Garden stands out for its superb accommodation (rated 9.8 on the Booking Scale and travel experience).
Visitors have access to a large pool with water slides, a small pool for children, a play corner and a beach strip with sun loungers. The creators built it from a dozen buildings, each with a balcony or terrace. There are a lot of restaurants and other catering establishments. Even vegetarians will find the right ones. Enjoy local and versatile transnational cuisine with ease. Lovers of Mediterranean and Levantine culinary traditions will also be delighted. The room charge for an independent trip will be 64,200 rubles (including taxes).
A tour for the weekend in May will cost 73,500 rubles per person (with a fee for fuel).
Best 3 star hotels
- If you are not interested in rest in Side all-inclusive in the highest categories, you can pay attention to the hotels of the category 3 starswith attractive ratings. Helios Hotel is a prime example for those who like to save money and stay in places with good reviews.
The hotel complex offers an autonomous beach, where sun loungers and umbrellas are donated. The pool can be seen directly from the windows. The administration set up a restaurant. There is a free transfer to the beach twice a day. Visitors are settled 24 hours, 7 days a week. You can relax for 14 days for 33,100 rubles, provided you travel on your own. The indicated amount includes tax deductions and standard fees.
A tour to a standard room will cost from 48,300 rubles (with the help of the TezTour operator).
Do you want to have an inexpensive vacation? In a separate article, we have selected the best Side hotels with prices that budget tourists can afford.
Prices for food and meals in Turkey
Even if an all-inclusive vacation is ordered in Turkey (in Side), it is useful to know the cost of meals outside hotel restaurants, which you should definitely visit in the resort, at least in the evening. This is important both for excursions and for self-acquaintance with the sights.
Buying berries is possible for $ 2 a kilogram, watermelons are half the price. A bottle of berry or fruit wine costs at least $ 7. Buying a portion of Turkish sweets will take out at least 3 conventional units from tourists' wallets.
- A visit to Connys Restaurant will allow you to enjoy a selection of European cuisine. Dinner for two using salads, 1 hot dish and some wine will cost 35 - 40 dollars.
The purchase of cereals or mashed potatoes for small children will cost 1 or 2 dollars. Outlets are open from 9 am to 9 pm. But there are no hard-coded hours of activity in the main resort area. A check in a mid-range restaurant varies from one and a half to two thousand rubles. Hotel lobby bars offer beer and vodka for $ 5, and wine for the same amount is given only 1 glass (not a bottle).
| Prices for food in cafes and restaurants | |
|---|---|
| 1.Average bill in a cheap cafe for locals | 13 TRY |
| 2. Average restaurant bill for tourists | 28 TRY |
| 3. Cup of cappuccino | 5 TRY |
A portion of draft beer in a cafe or restaurant on the waterfront will cost 2 or 3 dollars. They order a kebab for $ 5-15, and the cost of seafood dishes varies from 10 to 25 conventional units. A serving of grilled meat sells for $ 15. The size of the portions is significant, they are saturated with them without problems. A portion of lamb chops with a side dish will cost 40 liras, and the same amount of sea bass or dorado will cost 35 liras. But far from the embankment, prices may be 20 - 25% lower.
| Food prices in supermarkets | |
|---|---|
| 1. A bottle of local beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters | 0.67 USD |
| 2.Rice 1 kg | USD 0.77 |
| 3. A bottle of milk with a capacity of 1 liter | 0.42 USD |
| 4. Tomatoes 1 kg | 0.48 USD |
| 5. Loaf of bread weighing 0.5 kg | 0.23 USD |
| 6. Oranges 1 kg | 0.38 USD |
| 7. Apples 1kg | 0.48 USD |
| 8. Potatoes 1 kg | USD 0.19 |
| 9. Chicken 1kg | 1.72 USD |
| 10. Cheese 1 kg | USD 2.49 |
| 11. Chicken eggs 10 pieces | 0.57 USD |
The cost of tours in Side in May
Here's how things stand with the average prices for tours departing from Moscow:
| for 3 nights | for 7 nights | for 11 nights | for 14 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | RUB 11,768 | 12 303 RUB | RUB 14,137 | RUB 16 582 |
First of all, we advise you to book tours to the Linda Resort Hotel, a vacation for 7 nights will cost 45,700 rubles. A sandy and pebble beach and air-conditioned rooms are available. The road to the sea will take 10 minutes. The total area of the complex reaches 14 thousand square meters. In addition to the 6-storey key building, there are a number of bungalows surrounded by lush gardens. The old district is 6.5 kilometers away. The hotel has shops and currency exchanges, you can park your car and sit in a cafe, leave your luggage and hold a banquet. There is no need to pay for sun loungers and umbrellas.
We also recommend visiting the Side Alegria Hotel end Spa, for 7 nights you will pay only 61,623 rubles. 350 meters separate guests from the internal sandy beach area. The central zone of the resort is 3.6 kilometers away. The road from Antalya airport will be 61 kilometers. It is helpful to remember that single men are not instilled or recorded.
- How to save money on buying a tour? We advise you to take advantage of unique discounts that work only through the links above. When registering, use promotional codes: UAF500travel-picture gives a discount of 500 rubles, for tours from 40,000 rubles. UAF1000travel-picture gives a head start of 1000 rubles, for tours from 70,000 rubles. How to use?
Reviews of tourists about the spring in Turkey
Side is popular for its Blue Flag landscapes and sandy beaches. Each site has changing rooms, showers, and other infrastructure. No need to rush in search of an umbrella or sunbed. For a change, some tourists travel to Istanbul and Ankara. Within the limits of the beach resort itself, water activities and water parks will delight.
Experienced tourists recommend booking seats as early as possible in reviews. The beaches are rated positively, almost everywhere there is a gentle entrance to the sea. Difficulties with swimming in "clean" water are compensated by diving in hotel pools. Be sure to find out where it is better to relax in Turkey and in other months of the Russian spring from our section.
