Turkey in May

[anjlegs]

We are going to Side in turkey anyone been before at this time of year . Has the holiday season started whats the temperature like.

[SteveTetch]

We went to Marmaris a couple of years ago at this time. The weather was okay, certainly better than back home in the UK, but not so hot that lying on the beach was a real option.
Not everywhere was open, however. Lots of restaurants and hotels were finishing off maintenance work on pools and barbecue areas etc, (tiling, grouting, painting and such).
There was also a major refitting of the beach going on. Sand was shipped in from elsewhere in lorries and dumped on the beach. There was a pile on the beachfront owned by every restaurant, hotel etc and an enterprising chap with a JCB went from business to business smoothing it out and making the sand presentable. Presumably it's washed or blown away in the close season and they replace it at the last minute.
While it wasn't wildly hot and it rained a couple of days, we enjoyed out week. There weren't that many other tourists about, but the Turks were very friendly and accommodating.
Depending on what type of break you're after, you should enjoy it.

[Senga 2]

I spent a holiday in Antalya late May/early June and had a day in Side. The weather was lovely and lots of tourists about although mostly German. Side is quite a busy resort but not as big as Marmaris and some nice things to see around the area. It's worth travelling by dolmus and not the organised trips as you see much more of the real Turkey. I hope you have a lovely time.

[DinloDan]

I travel to Side very year the weather in may will still be warm but not piping hot like June, July and August. Have fun.