Dramatically situated on a promontory jutting into the Mediterranean, Marc Antony and Cleopratra supposedly chose Side as a secret rendezvous spot once upon a time long ago. Since then, word has gotten out, and scores of other significants, lovers and travellers alike have visited this pretty coastal town. Though quickly becoming a very popular holiday destination, Side retains a village feel for those willing to seek it out, down side alleys and around shaded corners. In any case, the beaches are Mediterranean, the food is Turkish, the ruins are ancient, and there’s a good reason that places like this have become popular vacation spots.