Oh sorry to hear that. Side is nice but certainly not a 'quiet fishing village'. They might take you to hundreths of quiet (resting with highly natural beauty) places but Side is not one of them. I think it's agent's fault because I believe they knew Side very well.
September is the best time I think to visit coastal places in Turkey. In summer time northern coast is much better (cool and lovely forest/sea).
Cetin

>Hi Cetin,
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>How are you? Long time no see, no write... I trust you are in good health?
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>It was a nice holiday all things considered, but Side is a bit of a nightmare. The travel agent had sold the trip as "quiet fishingvillage", which of course is a joke. It might have been that at the beginning of the previous century, but now?
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>Took some trips - to the market in Manavgat among others. The people are extremly friendly and helpful. It was hot though, I don't think I'll be going again in august - and not to Side, anyway I liked Istambul better.
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>Have a nice summer
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>Peter
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