Turkey's Mediterranean coast — professional football infrastructure with everything a squad needs.

 

Active Planet in numbers

10+

Years experience

500+

Camps organised

3

FIFA pitches

2×90

Min sessions/day

24/7

On-site support

 

Side, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is one of Europe's most popular football training camp destinations — warm, accessible, and purpose-built for team sport. Three FIFA-standard pitches, all-inclusive accommodation, twice-daily kit laundry, and pitch transfers are all included as standard. Active Planet Sports handles the organisation end to end.

Side is a coastal resort town in the Antalya region of southern Turkey — one of the most established football training camp destinations in Europe, thanks to its reliable warm climate, excellent sports infrastructure, and strong value for money.

 

Side, Turkey for Football Training Camps

The main training camp season runs from October through May, with spring and autumn offering ideal conditions for intensive football preparation and pre-season work. Summer camps are possible with adjusted session timing. Antalya Airport (AYT) is the nearest international hub, served by direct charter and scheduled connections from across Europe — approximately 60–75 km from Side. Three FIFA-standard pitches, all-inclusive accommodation, twice-daily kit laundry, and pitch transfers are included as standard. Active Planet Sports handles the organisation end to end.

 

Main season

Oct – May

Airport

Antalya AYT — 60–75 km

Pitches

3 × FIFA standard

Board basis

All-inclusive

 

Aerial view of Side peninsula with ancient Roman theatre, terracotta rooftops and turquoise Mediterranean sea

Aerial view of Side coastline with harbour, sandy beaches and blue Mediterranean water

Aerial view of FIFA-standard football training pitches surrounded by countryside near Side, Turkey

Ground-level view of a pristine FIFA football pitch with grandstand seating at golden hour

 

When to come

Football training is possible year-round in Side. The pitches are available in all seasons.

JanMild
FebMild
MarPeak
AprPeak
MayPeak
JunHot
JulHot
AugHot
SepPeak
OctPeak
NovPeak
DecMild
Peak — 18–28°C, ideal for intensive football training
Mild — 10–18°C, good for pre-season and fitness work
Hot — 30–40°C, early morning and evening sessions recommended

Field A has 1,200 Lux floodlighting — evening training sessions available year-round. Additional floodlighting is available as an extra service.

 

Football Training Camp in Side, Antalya — 3 FIFA-Standard Pitches

Three professional football pitches to international FIFA standards — all 105m × 70m — located at the sports complex in Side, Antalya. Field A has professional floodlighting (1,200 Lux) for evening training sessions. A short return transfer from the hotel to the pitches, twice daily, is included in the package.

 

Sports Venue — Side Football Complex

Venue: Football training complex, Side, Antalya, Turkey.

 

Field A — Main Pitch

  • 105m × 70m — FIFA standard
  • 22 floodlights · 1,200 Lux
  • Professional evening training available

Field B

  • 105m × 70m — FIFA standard
  • 4 floodlights · 400 Lux

Field C

  • 105m × 70m — FIFA standard
  • 4 floodlights · 400 Lux

Sessions

2 × 90-minute training sessions per day — one morning, one afternoon. Training times must be specified in the booking request; otherwise the schedule is set by the hotel.

Transfer

Return transfer between hotel and pitches twice daily (1.5 km away) — included in the package.

Floodlighting

Field A: 22 lights at 1,200 Lux — professional evening training. Fields B and C: 400 Lux. Additional floodlighting available as an extra service.

Equipment

Dedicated equipment storage room at the complex. Unlimited bottled water during training. Teams bring their own footballs, cones, and training equipment.

Additional Sports

Beach volleyball courts · Beach soccer pitch · Cycling club and routes · Fitness centre (subject to prior reservation)

Team Facilities

Conference room for team meetings (on reservation) · Equipment storage room in the club building

 

Aerial view of two FIFA-standard football pitches with grandstand at golden hour, Side, Antalya

Ground-level view of FIFA football pitch with covered grandstand seating at golden hour, Side

Aerial view of football training complex with players on the pitch surrounded by countryside, Side

View from covered grandstand across FIFA-standard football pitch with mountains in the background, Antalya

Two footballs by the goalpost on a FIFA-standard pitch with grandstand and mountains behind, Side Turkey

 

Accommodation — All-Inclusive Resort, Side, Turkey

A full-service all-inclusive resort on Turkey's Mediterranean coast in the Side, Antalya region. Full board — breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style with drinks included. A reserved team table in the restaurant and staff accommodation on the same floor as the squad (where possible) are part of the standard package.

 

Athlete-relevant facilities:

All-inclusive dining — breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet + drinks

Sports kit laundry — twice daily (included)

Turkish bath, sauna, and steam bath

Conference room for team meetings (on reservation)

Private beach — direct Mediterranean access

Wi-Fi up to 4 Mbps

Reserved table for the team in the restaurant

Minibar — refilled daily (soft drinks + 2 large bottles of water)

Fitness centre (subject to prior reservation)

Hotel outdoor pool — year-round

Staff accommodation on same floor (where possible)

 

Hotel fitness centre with cardio machines, weight equipment and mirrored walls, Side Antalya

Traditional Turkish hammam with marble heated platform and ornate tilework, Side Turkey

Twin room with two beds, balcony and hotel garden view, Side Antalya

Standard double room with king bed, balcony and garden view, warm lighting, Side Turkey

Poolside cabana with white curtains overlooking hotel pool and garden, Side Antalya

Hotel courtyard with arched balconies, palm tree, and garden seating area, Side Turkey

Aerial view of all-inclusive resort with large outdoor pool, sun loungers, water slides and Mediterranean beach beyond, Side Antalya

 

Pricing — Football Camp Package, from €89 pp/night

Per person per night, all-inclusive. Includes accommodation, full board, 2 × 90-min training sessions, pitch transfer, laundry twice daily, water during sessions, Turkish bath, minibar, and all listed services.

Single room

€129

per person per night

Double room

€109

per person per night

Triple room

€95

per person per night

All prices per person per night, all-inclusive, including all listed services. Contact us for group quotes. Flights not included — arrangeable on request.

 

Services

  • All-inclusive resort accommodation
  • All-inclusive dining — breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet + drinks
  • 2 x 90-min sessions daily on FIFA-standard pitch
  • Return pitch transfer — twice daily
  • Sports kit laundry — twice daily
  • Unlimited bottled water during training
  • Equipment storage room at the complex
  • Reserved team table in restaurant
  • Minibar — refilled daily
  • Turkish bath, sauna & steam bath
  • Fitness centre access (on reservation)
  • Wi-Fi throughout hote

Available on request (additional cost):

Referee service Ambulance service Pitch floodlighting — Field A Additional training session Extra laundry service Wellness & SPA treatments Games room Flights on request Visa assistance

Prices for additional services available on request — contact us for a detailed quote.

 

Activities & excursions during the football camp

Side and the Antalya region offer a wide range of activities for players and coaches on rest days or post-training.

 

Beach

Beach

Mediterranean coast — sandy beaches on the doorstep

Sea Cruise

Boat Trips

Mediterranean boat excursions from Side harbour

Jeep Safari

Jeep Safari

Off-road excursions into the Taurus mountains

Quad Biking

Quad Biking

Quad bike rides through the Antalya countryside

Hiking

Hiking

Trails and waterfall hikes near Antalya — approx. 60 km

Horse Riding

Horse Riding

Beach and countryside horse riding sessions

Go-Karting

Go-Karting

Karting track near Side for team competition

Paintball

Paintball

Team paintball sessions for group bonding

Marina

Side Old Town

Ancient Roman ruins, Temple of Apollo, and historic harbour

 

Why choose us?

10+ years

Delivering football training camps and multi-sport camps in Turkey and worldwide since 2013

We've been organising football training camps for over a decade. Side is one of our most established destinations — reliable weather, quality pitches, and a camp infrastructure genuinely built for football squads.

Three FIFA-standard pitches, twice-daily laundry, pitch transfers, a reserved team table, and floodlit evening training on Field A — this package is designed specifically for football teams.

We handle all the logistics so coaches can focus entirely on their squad.

 

Active Planet Sports team

 

Trusted by clubs & federations across the world

 

FC Levadia Skjetten Football Potsdamer SV Bærumsvømmerne

 

Our football team spent a great week in Turkey, where we held our training camp. It was a very productive and memorable time for the whole team. The training conditions were excellent — everything was well organized and perfectly suited for quality preparation. The food was delicious and varied, which was especially appreciated after intense training sessions. We felt very comfortable here: a great environment, positive people, and excellent facilities for sports. Thank you to Active Planet Sports for the hospitality and care. We leave with only positive impressions and would be happy to come back again.

Skjetten Football Boys 16 team had a fantastic training camp with Active Planet in North Cyprus and we will come back next year. Everything was very well organized and the communication between our club and Active Planet before and during the stay was also great.

Great place, great resort, great food, best help and service, fabulous weather, excellent training facilities. Recommended for a training camp or relaxing holidays.

As a coach, I have already planned and carried out training camps with Active Planet on several occasions. It was always great! Active Planet does everything possible to make sure we are well taken care of. Should any problems arise, they are dealt with very quickly. I can recommend it to everyone!

 

 

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