Side Crown Serenity

This 5 star family-friendly All Inclusive resort is just a 45km drive from Antalya Airport. Side Crown Serenity boasts its own private beach (a 10-minute stroll from the hotel) and it's just 500m to the local market and shopping centres. Relax on a sunlounger by one of the two freshwater pools, while the little ones (aged 4-12) spend the day at the kids’ club. The young guests also benefit from their own pool, play area and mini disco. Whatever your age is, you can join in a game of badminton, beach volleyball, ping pong or darts.

The main buffet restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, while a la carte options specialise in Turkish, Italian and seafood dishes. Light bites and refreshments are available from the bars that are located poolside and on the beach. You can also treat yourself to a sweet treat from the Patisserie. Maybe finish the day with a relaxed drink in the lobby bar?

The air conditioned rooms are decorated with a combination of warm and light colours to create a cosy atmosphere. They feature a minibar, a coffee maker, WiFi, safe (extra charge), a TV, telephone and a hairdryer. You may choose to upgrade to the pool view option, or one where the window provides a picture postcard image of the majestic Mediterranean.

The children won’t want to miss out on a trip to Thematic Park Antalya Discover (just 10km away). Here, they can view the sea life in the aquarium, before they come face-to-face with the animatronic dinosaur exhibits. Just a few km further takes you to the magnificent Manavgat Waterfall - an ideal place for a picnic lunch before a short trek along one of the riverside walkways. History lovers should head up to Seleukeia, an Ancient Greek city (45km away). This site retains more of its original features than other historic sites, as the remote location has prevented the stone from being reclaimed.