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Side is a small Turkish Mediterranean resort on an ancient peninsula, with Roman and Greek temples, a theatre and golden beaches on both sides.

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Side was an important port of ancient Pamphylia, and its ruins stand on a small peninsula where the town and harbour now are. The Roman theatre, one of the largest in the region, rises behind the town, and the Temples of Apollo and Athena, with their columns, stand on the seafront. A Roman bath houses the Side Museum, and the old gate and walls lead into the village.

Side's name is said to mean pomegranate, and the fruit appears on its ancient coins. The Manavgat Waterfall and river boats lie a few kilometres to the east, and the Roman theatre of Aspendos, among the best preserved from the ancient world, lies to the west. Antalya is about an hour away, and the Taurus Mountains and the Köprülü Canyon rise inland.

Fresh pomegranate and orange juice are pressed at stalls beside the ruins, and grilled fish and sea bass are served by the harbour, with gözleme and pide in the lanes. Beaches of fine sand lie east and west of the peninsula.

  • Free cancellation on 98% of experiences
  • 4.5 across the top 24

Top 3 attractions in Side

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  1. Number 1

    Manavgat Waterfall (Manavgat Selalesi)

    4.84k reviewsfrom $14
  2. Number 2

    Temple of Apollo

    4.82k reviewsfrom $40
  3. Number 3

    Side Museum (Side Muzesi)

    4.8112 reviewsfrom $54

Day trips from Side

129

Cruises and boat trips in Side

16

Guided tours in Side

37

Food and drink experiences in Side

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Side

82

Nature and wildlife tours in Side

28

Desert and safari experiences in Side

41

For kids in Side

6

Go beyond Side

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    Fire of Anatolia

    5–6 hr4.774 reviewsfrom $63
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    Cleopatra Beach (Kleopatra Plaji)

    5 hr4.62k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Alanya · 59 km

    Alanya Castle (Alanya Kalesi)

    5–6 hr4.52k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Antalya · 62 km

    Duden Waterfalls (Duden Selalesi)

    7–8 hr4.74k reviewsfrom $1
  5. Antalya · 62 km

    Antalya Old Town (Kaleici)

    7–8 hr4.74k reviewsfrom $1
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    Olympos Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik)

    6 hr4.5822 reviewsfrom $10
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    Dinopark

    7–8 hr4.5616 reviewsfrom $11
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    8 days4.9687 reviewsfrom $6
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    Konya Panorama Museum

    2 hr4.879 reviewsfrom $8
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    10–11 hr4.82k reviewsfrom $34
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Questions about Side

What is there to do in Side?
We list 423 experiences in Side. The largest groups are day trips (141), city tours (32).
What are the top attractions in Side?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Side are Manavgat Waterfall (Manavgat Selalesi), Temple of Apollo, Side Museum (Side Muzesi).
What is the most popular experience in Side?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 308 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Side take?
The typical experience in Side lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Side?
The operator lists free cancellation on 98% of the 423 experiences we hold for Side. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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