About Side

A remote port city with long beautiful beaches and old Roman ruins located on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast creates a nostalgic historical resort appeal. This describes the city of Side. It is an ancient Greek culture and is situated on the southern Mediterranean coast. With fantastic old town ruins, shops, restaurant, and a nice harbor, the city is a pleasurable stay amongst the naturally artistic and breathtaking scenery. A golf course, very close to Side namely the Lykia Links club at Gundogdu, a white marble Hellenistic temple of Athena, a museum exhibiting the rich cultural heritage, a bathe complex and two main beaches on either side of the peninsula and a small sandy cove in the middle of the resort are some leisurely temptations to indulge in when in Side. 

Must See

  • Long beaches
  • Greco-Roman ruins
  • 2nd-century Antique Theater

How to reach

Side is located 75 Km away from Antalya and is about a 30-minute drive. There are frequent bus services to Side from Antalya.

Tips

  • Side and other nearby towns are accessible with public transport, primarily comprising the cheap ‘dolmus’ buses or taxis.
  • Public transport is preferred both for the experience and the comfort it offers.
  • The Side has a local market every Saturday opposite the mosque, so one can always combine the visit with shopping around the market area.
  • Some nice restaurant to try local food and delicacies.
  • Do not take photos of the local people on the streets especially women wearing black shawls, it's prohibited
  • Even for men ask permission before clicking.
  • Please be sure to remove shoes before entering homes and mosques.
  • Drinking alcohol on the streets is forbidden.

Visit Time

Sunday:       Open 24 hours

Monday:      Open 24 hours

Tuesday:      Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday:     Open 24 hours

Friday:          Open 24 hours

Saturday:     Open 24 hours

 

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Only for accommodation.

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Time you can spend

7 to 8 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 22.19°C

 

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