Things to Do in Side, Turkey – Some of the yummy Side excursions
A popular resort town of Turkey, situated along the Mediterranean Sea, there are innumerable things to do in Side. It has the perfect amalgam of ancient ruins and the beach time extravaganza; therefore, making it stand out among rest of the cities in Turkey. From the Temples of Athena to the beautiful Side excursions we’ve listed for you in this article, we’re sure you would spend more time in this beautiful resort town than you’ve planned to.
So, without further ado, let’s dig in.
5. Side Turkish Bath
Having a Turkish bath is maybe the first and best thing to do when you arrive Side. Be treated like one of the Sultans of the past in the Turkish Baths of Side with our Side Turkish Bath package. From foam massages to relaxing oil therapies, you’d get them all in one of the most traditional Turkish way, all that for a very low price.
4. Side Dolphin Island Boat Trip
What could be best than embarking on a journey to explore the lazy sides of Side (see that rhymes)? We’re sure you’d have unforgettable memories of the vast sea around the city. If you think this is drab, think again as the boat you’d be sailing on has numerous activities such as foam parties, dancer girls’ show and the animation team. But the best part of this trip is the rendezvous with the dolphins. You’d see them squiggling around the boat as the boat would pierce through the heat of the Mediterranean.
3. Side Diving
Anyone who’s in Side and not diving is not enjoying the resort city to its fullest. Since we don’t want you to be among them, we can take you on a dive into the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea. A rendezvous with the sea creatures and the careful caress of the water would definitely want you to beg for more. Besides these, all the wrecks, and eerie landscape of the underwater world will take you on a fascinating journey of nature molded by the water. What’s more, the second biggest underwater museum of the world is in Side. It’d be an exclusive experience to dive at this location in your holiday in Side.
1. Side Pamukkale Day Trip
Declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO, Pamukkale is a place where you’d get a chance to walk on the immaculate white terraces made from the deposition of white minerals over the years. Besides this, the trip would take you to the ancient city of Hierapolis, whose ruins still tell the tale of its peak time. And if this is not enough, you’d get a chance to soak yourself into the antique pool of Pamukkale where once Cleopatra favoured to swim.
2. Demre Myra Kekova Tour
Are you a fan of long beaches, housing some of the most revered historical ruins, and abundant natural beauties? If yes, then we’d like to take you on an excursion we like to call as Demre Myra Kekova Tour. The name of the tour says it all. By embarking on it, you’d not only get a chance to take a dive in the crystal clear waters of the sea, but also peek at the lost city of Kekova deep under the water. After getting done with it, we’d take you to Demre, where the Church of Santa Claus, the tombs of Lycian, and the ancient city of Myra would welcome you.
Side is a heaven for a tourist seeking a refuge from the daily crunch of his life. However, for anyone new, exploring the city to the fullest would not be possible. This is why we are here. We can take you to places and on excursions you wouldn’t have thought of. While the mentioned excursions are just a few of the packages we offer, you can always explore more on our website.
Free Things to do in Side, Turkey
Beside many exciting excursions and thrilling activities, you can also enjoy many free things to do in Side. Here are some free activities you can do during your holiday in this corner of paradise:
1- Visiting Temple of Apollo & Athena
The site where Temples of Apollo and Athena rest is the landmark of Side and it is a must-see place while your stay in this resort. Constructed some 3000 years ago, it is known as the meeting place of Antony and Cleopatra. It is situated in Side old town near the hancient harbor. You can visit the site in the daytime but visiting in the evening time is recommended. The reason of this is that it’d be cooler in the evenings and viewing the sunset at this site is magnificient. Visiting this place is completely free and beware of some people telling that they are guides here. You can visit our related page examing this glorious place in depth to have more information.
2- Visiting Side Ancient City
Side Ancient City goes back to about 3000 years ago and have many monuments from past civilizations. Some of them are Nymphaeum Monumental Fountain, Vespasianus Gate, Tyche Temple and Great Greek Amphitheatre. All these monuments except the amphitheatre are free to visit. In this ancient city, while wandering around antiquities of ancient civilizations, you’d feel yourself as if you are in a historical movie set.
3- Taking walks in Side
There are many promenades to take walks in Side region. The promenade connecting Side Old Town to bus station near Side town is maybe the most popular promenade in the region. The vehicles can’t get inside the old town. You can take a free dolmush to go to Old Town. But instead, you can take a walk and see the locations of ancient shops and buildings lined side by side on the way to Old Town. At the entrance to Old Town, Vespasianus Gate will welcome you. Very near to the entrance, you will meet Side Museum of which the building is originally a Roman bath.
Another famous promenade is the seaside walking path connecting Side to other resort towns like Kumköy, Evrenseki and Çolaklı. This path is lively especially in the evenings. There are many bars, restaurants and cafeterias along the path.
Sorgun is another popular destination with its walking paths. There are many long promenades in the heart of nature in this part of the city.
4- Visiting Manavgat Town Centre
Manavgat is the busy city centre of the region. The river Manavgat flows among the city. You can find many shopping centres, local restaurants, bars and cafeterias in the town centre. The great marketplace of Manavgat is set up on Mondays and Thursdays. This bazaar is the right choice if you want to do shopping during your holiday as you can find many good deals and a great variety of goods here. You can take a dolmush or a taxi from your accommodation to reach Manavgat Town centre. There is also Manavgat Boat Trip excursion especially organised for shopaholics every Monday and Thursday. This tour is a nice chance to do shopping and see Manavgat Town centre.
