Alarakhan Fortress near Side is a historic fortification built during the Byzantine Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In th …
Side is a resort town on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea of Turkey. Its name in Turkish means “garnet”. The population …
Side flourished under Roman rule. During this period, famous monuments and structures appeared. Even today, the greatness of the R …
Two kilometers from Side is the village of Sorgun and the beach with the same name. A small beach (about three kilometers) along t …
In the south of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is the resort town of Sed. One of its most interesting attractions is the ruins …
Side is an ancient port city of Turkey. It is a popular tourist destination, the resort area includes several popular sandy beache …
If you want to see the remains of the ancient temple of Apollo, you need to get to the city of Side, in Turkey. From the temple th …
The Manavgata Fountain is the oldest fountain in Side. We can say that this fountain in its beauty has no analogues in the world. …
The so-called “Temple of Dionysus” dates from the third century BC. In fact, what deity was worshipped in the temple is not known. …
The ruins of the temples of Apollo and Athena in Side are located in a picturesque place on the bay and are considered one of the …
The ancient city of Lirbe is a famous archaeological landmark of Turkey, located twenty-three kilometers north of the city of Side …
The monumental fountain, or Nymphaeum, is one of the most amazing and unique architectural monuments in Turkey. It was built in ho …
From the peaks of the Western Taurus flows the cold and mighty river Managvat. The river flows through canyons and plains, then fa …
Kyzilot is located at a distance of 65 km from Antalya airport. Surrounding the resort: harbour 15 km, forest 10 km, nearest hospi …
Even in ancient times, the city of Side was a harbor, and prosperity in those days the city was due mainly to the trade of slaves, …
The Vespasian Fountain is located in the historical part of Side and is a small structure that had a decorative and household char …
Tayarbey Beach is located in Gundogdu Bay of the Mediterranean Sea almost in the center of the Turkish city of Side, 100 meters fr …
The temple of Tyuhe is located in Side on the territory of the agora - the commercial square. Tyukhe is the goddess of luck and th …
The resort is famous not only for its clean beaches with golden sand, gentle descent into the water and clean sea. The nightlife o …
Aspendos is the ruins of an ancient city from the Roman Empire, located on the territory of modern Turkey. In Aspendos, a large nu …
Side is a picturesque resort town on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea with a rich history and a special atmosphere. The name of the city is translated as “garnet”, and its streets and ruins carefully preserve traces of the Greco-Roman and Byzantine eras. Modern Side combines a measured beach holiday and archaeological monuments, creating a sense of time travel right by the sea.
In the man-made sights of Side are concentrated key historical sites: the ancient fortress of Alarakhan, columned streets and arched gates, the ruins of the Agora market and the port, which preserved the spirit of antiquity. Here are the famous temples - the temple of Apollo, the temple of Dionysus, the ancient temples of Apollo and Athena, as well as the temple of Tyuche. A special place is occupied by monumental fountains, including the Nympheum or the fountain of the Three Pools, the Manavgat fountain and the Vespasian fountain. In the vicinity there are large archaeological sites: the ancient cities of Lirbe, Seleucia and the well-preserved Aspendos with Roman ruins.
The natural attractions of the region are no less impressive: the golden beaches of Sorgun, Kumkoy and the beach near the Tayyarbey Hotel stretch along the coast, providing a calm and varied holiday. The coves and gently approaching the water make Side a popular destination for families and sea lovers. Through the territory of the district flows the mighty river Manavgat, originating in the Western Taurus and cutting through canyons and plains, and in the vicinity there are coniferous forests and picturesque coastal landscapes, creating good opportunities for walks and photo shoots.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, get acquainted with brief information about each object and lay a convenient route. Mark points of interest, form optimal daily routes and plan what to see first – all this is available in a few clicks for convenient travel planning.
You are free to explore the city on your own, following the chosen routes and enjoying the beaches and ancient ruins at your own pace, or take excursions from local guides. Professional guides will tell little-known stories, show hidden corners and help to make a personalized route to the sightseeing became lively and exciting.
Come to Side to combine a seaside holiday with immersion in the ancient history and natural beauty of the region. Discover new places, walk along columned streets and shores, try different routes and come back for new discoveries - this city always leaves the desire to return again.
