Bird watching
Due to its' geographical location on the edge of Europe, Asia and
Africa, Turkey has a tremendous range of birdlife. May is probably
the best month when there is the possibility of spotting as many
as 100 species including birds of prey, buntings, Bee-eaters and
the wonderful storks nesting. However Spring and Autumn are probably
the most exciting times because of the north-south migration.
Beach sports
A wide choice available everywhere including volleyball, wind surfing,
para-sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, and banana boat.
Diving
Recently become more popular with professional centers in the resort
running PADI certificate courses.
Fishing
Popular in this area both as a sport and as a means of income. Beach
and river fishing available.
Golf
The resort of Belek, approximately
40kms from Side is a modern luxurious holiday centre and golfers
paradise. The National Golf club offers a championship 18-hole golf
course and 9-hole academy course as well as many water sports.
Horse Riding
Centres which cater for the very young and upwards are located around
the resort and in the local (5kms) scenic pine forest, picnic areas
of Sorgun and Titreyen Gol.
Jeep Safari
Routes available from Side to Beskonak take you on a twisting drive
up into the beautiful 14km long Köprülü Canyon National
Park where the view at every turn is more spectacular than the last.
Mountaineering
The Beydag mountain range has peaks from 600-3086ms high, offering
a wide variety of climbing opportunities. Climbs to the important
peaks of Tekedorugu, Bakirli Dag can be completed in one day.
Quad bike safari
and racing
A new sport to the area and centrees are located in Manavgat (9kms)
and in the Beskonak National park areas (approx 50kms).
Rafting
An exciting, different day out which gives you the opportunity to
race the rapids whilst at the same time view the breathtaking cedar
forests of the Köprülü Canyon national Park.
Skiing
The location of Saklikent, meaning 'The Hidden City', 50km behind
Antalya offers the possibility of skiing in the morning and then
swimming in the warm Med waters in the afternoons of the spring
months. The resort, set at 2550m has a short season between December
and April and, although not extensive offers two T-bar lifts and
two ski runs. Accommodation in the resort is limited and often full
at the weekends but a midweek day trip will give you approximately
6hrs skiing-depending on the road conditions.
Tennis
Available at most of the large hotels m the resort
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