Side Travel Guide

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Temple of Apollon, Side

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Temple of Apollon, details

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Ancient remains lie scattered in the sand. Elsewhere in the world they would be carefully preserved behind glass in a museum!

Side is situated 230 miles (370 kilometers) south of Ankara, the national capital, and 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Antalya.

Side Museum and Side Theater are some of the attractions to do and see within here.

See why Antalya - Mediterranean Coast is so beloved by travelers, by taking to the road and experiencing the cornucopia of cultural and scenic attractions surrounding Side. While in the region, visit the Side Theater and Side Museum in and around Manavgat, about 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the west of Side.

Approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the east of Side is Alanya, a regional city where you'll find Konakli Mosque, Alanya Aquapark and Alanya Lunapark. Damlatas Caves, Alanya Archeological Museum and Alanya Castle are also well-worth a visit before returning to Side.

Antalya - Mediterranean Coast is a great destination for those with a passion for open-air museums, gardens and open-air exhibits. When the weather's less than perfect, don't worry, Antalya - Mediterranean Coast features a number of popular art museums and history museums, that will keep you entertained.

Holidays to Side are an excellent place to participate in a number of city walking tours and guided nature walks. No getaway is complete without a good dose of relaxation. Shore fishing is one of the ways they relax here. Here and beach combing is another.

All good things come to an end, but be rest assured, when you're ready to leave Side, you'll have many special photos and memories to remember your time here.

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Kamelya Selin Hotel Luxury Resort & SPA

Kamelya Selin Hotel Luxury Resort & SPA

5 out of 5
Kamelya Caddesi Colakli Manavgat Antalya
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Kamelya Selin Hotel Luxury Resort & SPA
Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Bingesik Mevkii Kumkoy Yolu Manavgat Antalya
Stay at this luxury resort in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kiralama SUP and Kumköy Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (294 reviews)
Great property and fantastic team!

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Kamelya Aishen Club

Kamelya Aishen Club

5 out of 5
Kamelya Caddesi Colakli Manavgat Antalya
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (412 reviews)
First time staying in this hotel, which is part of a complex of 3 hotels. We usually stay in the Santido hotel..we tried to extend our stay, as our family were going back to the UK and we wanted to stay for an extra couple of nights, but the hotel was fully booked. So we stayed in the Aishen hotel, ...

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Kamelya Aishen Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Suite Side

A Suite Side

Side mahallesi 1095. sokak Manavgat
Stay at this aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sulton Hamam Side and Anitsal Cesme are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Lovely spacious apartment. Clean and very comfortable. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Coming back again!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

A Suite Side
Hillside Apart House

Hillside Apart House

Side, Kazim Karabekir St, No 69 Manavgat Antalya
Stay at this aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sulton Hamam Side and Roman Aqueduct ...
5.8/10 (39 reviews)
Kaliteli kahvaltı,temiz havuz ve odalar.KEYİFLİYDİ.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hillside Apart House
Q Spa Resort

Q Spa Resort

Evren Mahallesi 3, Sokak No:6 Manavgat Antalya
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Genel plaj and Evrenseki Public Beach are located ...
Relaxing stay with great facilities, 10 minute walk to main strip but away from bustle which was good. Pool was never too busy either.

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023

Q Spa Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Side

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loads of things to do in and around the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice but expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Sabeen

Side is a lovely ancient town. People are very friendly and hospitable. Excellent activities like rafting available.Utmost fun. Beautiful views and beaches. Excellent transportation links. Lovely Turkish food. Sunny weather and really laidback.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Needs more local information as out hotel was a good distance away and needed transport to visit so only saw when taking other travellers back.Some nice areas but some very tired. Rep was good but no information in hotel .He arranged some good outing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The old town is the place to book your hotel.Side is an excellent place steeped with history so don't miss it.

5/5 - Excellent

Svetlana

Great place to visit. Sea nice and warm. Plenty activities and excursions to choose from.

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