I was in Side from 15th March-29th 2006 and the weather was good.The first few days it clouded over about 2pm and was a little chilly but still better than here.After the first week the hotel(Hemera) opened the outdoor resturant by the beach where lunch was served.Some days we needed a sunshade as it got quiet hot both at the pool and on the beach.The only brave ones in the pool were children.We went to the Sorgun one day and its a lovely hotel.I am sure the chilren will brave the pool as it may be heated there.For the first time ever we never went out at night because the hotel entertainment was very good.I think you would need a jacket or fleece if you did venture out.The Sorgun is on the edge of a pine forest with plenty of paths and its only about 30minutes into the old town along the beach where you arrive at the magnificent roman ruins.In the other direction is the area Tyrengol wher there is a large lake.If I can get an offer on 27th March when the flights start from our airport Ill be there!.

We've been in February (Arum) and found one of the outdoor pools quite refreshing! The indoor pool was warm/ hot and there were several brave people in the sea. Barking mad, all of them. Must have been practising for the Serpentine swim.
The weather, however, was splendid. Just lucky, I guess. We enjoyed the walk along the sand into Side nearly every day.

Great thanks for your help, Im not very lucky with weather wherever I go at home or abroad, so its probably just a case of fingers crossed and take a couple of woollies for the evening, looking forward to staying at club voyage it really does look great and we got a real good deal, so if the weathers warm it will be a bonus. Many thanks once again

Hi birding, we went to the hemmera(same as jay trip)6th of january some years ago...one of the best holidays we have ever had...weather to me was not to bad...not sunbathing weather..not that cold to me...BUT...the turks were wearing big coats and the wood burners were going full bore. i think they were cold.. . as for kids in the pool...there is no one as brave as kids in a pool...first in last out.....brrr not me...hope you have a great time...Gavin

thanks gavin, im sure we,ll have fun and my 3 kids are all like little fish in the water so Im sure they,ll give it a go, its my first time to Turkey so really excited about going, Ive never really heard any bad reports and the sorgun where we are staying is supposed to be a great hotel.

Hi birding....i think you will love turkey and the kids too, hope you all enjoy and im sure you will be hooked like the rest of us because i think you have done your home work for this holiday....by the way when you are there give a thought for me on the 28th when you are at the bar as it is my birthday....so say cheers gav, you and all the H/T regulars were right , its great here........you never know i might be standing next to you...have a good one...Gavin

Hi Gav,
I will certainly wish you a happy birthday on the 28th and Im sure I,ll be at the bar a lot to do so Just one more little question is it better to take travellers cheques to side and if so should I take euros or sterling, im a little confused (doesnt take much im blonde!) would appreciate your advice on what is best, thanks once again, birding