Side, the town of Manavgat district of Antalya, is a point frequented by thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. Side offers many opportunities to its visitors in terms of places to visit with its natural beauties, historical structures and beautiful beaches.
Side, where the Mediterranean climate prevails, stands out with its natural beauties. In the region, which allows you to spend a holiday intertwined with nature with its waterfalls, caves, lake and green areas to be discovered, there are also many ancient cities and historical buildings where you can travel in time.
Manavgat Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall, which is among the places to visit in Side, is about 8 kilometers away from the town center. You can go to the waterfall by private car, taxi or public transport.
Located among the important natural beauties not only of Side but also of Turkey, the waterfall pouring from a height of 4 meters has a unique appearance. There are also suitable spots for picnic and camping activities around the waterfall, where there are areas around where you can take nature walks.
At the waterfall, where you can meet your food and beverage needs in the restaurants around it, you can spend time away from daily city life and intertwined with nature. Located among the longest waterfalls in Turkey, the waterfall is one of the popular spots of the region with its appearance and the cool atmosphere it creates.
You can take a look at the hotels on our Manavgat Hotels page to plan your holiday in Manavgat, which offers comfortable and quality accommodation options.
Side Ancient City
Side, which has hosted many civilizations throughout its history, has also become famous for its ancient cities within its borders. Side Ancient City, which is among the places to visit in the region, is in the peninsula. Transportation to the city can be easily done on foot.
The ancient city of Side, which was built in the 8th century AD, is located at the point used as a port today. The most remarkable structure of the ancient city, which has many important historical monuments and structures that can be seen inside, is the ancient theater. The Great Gate at the entrance of the ancient city and the Side Ancient Fountain are among the important historical buildings of the region. Side Ancient Theater, which is located in the ancient city with baths, agoras, churches and many historical buildings, has an important position among the ancient theaters that have reached our day with the least damage.
Trembling Lake
Titreyen Lake, located in Sorgun Neighborhood, an average of 7 kilometers away from the center of Side, is one of the important natural beauties of the region. Transportation to the lake, which impresses its visitors with its fascinating appearance, can be done by private vehicle, taxi or Sorgun minibuses.
The lake, which seems to be spreading vibration due to the slight wind of its location, has been called Titreyengöl for this reason. The lake, which spreads over an average area of 3000 acres, also inhabits many bird and plant species. In the lake, where nature walks can be done around, daily activities such as angling, picnic and camping can also be done. In addition to touristic visits, the lake, which can be spent in restaurants and cafes around it, is preferred with its relaxing effect and impressive view.
Side Museum
Side Museum, which is an ideal choice to witness the history of Side and explore the region, is located in the center of the town. Walking access to the museum can be easily done.
Side, which has been under the influence of many different civilizations in the historical process, has a rich history. For this reason, the historical buildings in the region are in number to shed light on the history of Side and are open to visitors today. The Side Museum, where many of these structures are exhibited, accepts its visitors in a structure where the Ancient Agora Bath built by the Romans was renovated and arranged. The museum, where works and documents belonging to the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods are exhibited, has been operating since 1960. The museum, in which reliefs, inscriptions, sarcophagi, altars and column headings can also be seen, has opened its doors for visitors who want to examine the history of Side closely.
Temple of Apollo
Side offers many alternatives to its visitors in terms of places to visit. One of them is the Temple of Apollo, which was built during the Roman period. The temple is located within the borders of the Side peninsula; transportation is provided on foot.
The temple, which was built in the name of Apollo, which has a special place in Greek mythology, was built around 150 AD. The name of Apollo, known in mythology as the god of beauty, poetry and art. The building, which was built to keep it alive forever, is visited with interest by tens of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year today. As a result of the restoration work carried out in 1990, the details in the corinthian columns in the building, which reached its current state, are quite impressive. Since it is located in a position overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, there are many areas where you can walk around the historical building, which has an unusual atmosphere.
If you want to take a look at the hotel options after preparing your list of places to see in your planned holiday for Side, you can visit our Side Hotels page.
Side Ancient Theatre
Side Ancient Theater, which is among the popular historical places of Side, is within the borders of the peninsula. Transportation to the ancient theater can be provided on foot from the town center.
The ancient theater within the borders of the ancient city of Side is one of the largest theaters built in the Pamphylia region. The building, which has survived to the present day in a very sheltered way, is among the least damaged ancient theaters in the world.
The building, which has a huge size with a capacity of 15,000 spectators, was built on 3 floors and designed with an impressive architecture in terms of decorations. The building, on which the decorations indicate the baroque style architectures of the Antonine Period, was used as an area where gladiator and animal fights were carried out during the period when it was built.
Side Day Trips
Side, one of the popular holiday centers of Antalya, offers many alternatives to its visitors as places to visit, but it also offers many options in terms of daily attractions with its proximity to other touristic regions around it.
Koprulu Canyon National Park
Köprülü Canyon National Park, which is about 65 kilometers away from Side, is among the prominent natural beauties of the region. The park, which can be reached by private vehicle, taxi or Bozyaka minibuses, is one of the indispensable points for rafting enthusiasts.
Perge Ancient City
The ancient city of Perge, located on the borders of Aksu district of Antalya, is about 60 kilometers away from Side. Founded in the 13th century, the ancient city was home to the Roman, Byzantine and Seljuks. The ancient city, which is included in the UNESCO World Temporary Heritage List, was also used by the Hittites in the 14th century.
Cleopatra Beach
Cleopatra Beach, located an average of 60 kilometers from Side, is among the most famous beaches of the Mediterranean. The beach, which has a very shallow sea with its golden and fine-grained beach, has many facilities around which you can meet your daily needs.
To plan your holiday in Side, which offers comfortable and high quality accommodation options, you can take a look at the hotels on our Side Hotels page