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Old Town

sightseeing

Ancient ruins with Temple of Apollo and Roman theater.

West Beach

beach

Popular beach with sunset views and beach clubs.

East Beach

beach

Quieter beach near ancient ruins.

Manavgat

nature

Nearby town with waterfall and river boat trips.

Sorgun

beach

Pine forest beach area east of Side.

Kizilagac

beach

All-inclusive resort zone with long beaches.

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65km east, transfer 60-75 minutes by taxi (~2200 TRY) or hotel shuttle.

Yes, open-air archaeological museum ~200 TRY (2025), opens 8am-7pm in summer.

Beautiful but small waterfall 7km away, entry ~15 TRY, can combine with Thursday bazaar.

Old Town has atmosphere and history but noisy; Sorgun coast has beach hotels, quiet, convenient for families.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Side

Ancient ruins in town - Temple of Apollo

All-inclusive resorts nearby popular

Manavgat waterfall day trip

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather8°
52%15 м/с
Todayweather12°6°
Tomorrowweather15°4°
Thuweather15°4°
Friweather16°6°
Satweather16°7°
Sunweather15°13°
Monweather18°12°
15°
7°Jan
16°
7°Feb
18°
9°Mar
21°
12°Apr
26°
16°May
31°
20°Jun
34°
24°Jul
34°
24°Aug
31°
20°Sep
26°
16°Oct
20°
11°Nov
16°
8°Dec
Water temperature
17°
17°
17°
19°
22°
25°
28°
29°
27°
24°
21°
18°

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25 ₺~0.58 $
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25 ₺
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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
339 ₺
~339 $
Restaurant dinner
1,272 ₺
~1,272 $
Breakfast
254 ₺
~254 $

Street Food

Local dish
85 ₺
~85.0 $

Drinks

Coffee
106 ₺
~106 $
Beer in bar
170 ₺
~170 $
Local beer
64 ₺
~64.0 $
Imported beer
127 ₺
~127 $
Wine bottle
424 ₺
~424 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
191 ₺
~191 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
17 ₺
~17.0 $
Cigarettes
170 ₺
~170 $
Weekly groceries
2,120 ₺
~2,120 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
424 ₺ / night
~424 $
Hostel private room
1,060 ₺ / night
~1,060 $
Guesthouse
1,272 ₺ / night
~1,272 $
Hotel 2★
1,484 ₺ / night
~1,484 $
Hotel 3★
2,332 ₺ / night
~2,332 $
Hotel 4★
3,816 ₺ / night
~3,816 $
Hotel 5★
7,632 ₺ / night
~7,632 $
Boutique hotel
4,240 ₺ / night
~4,240 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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Cash useful for small shops

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Banks: Ziraat Bankasi, Isbank, Garanti BBVA, Yapi Kredi - ATMs in town center and near hotels. Exchange offices on main tourist street. PTT (post office) also exchanges. AVOID: Hotel exchange - poor rates. Ancient ruins resort - cash useful for small vendors. Always pay in TRY to avoid DCC.

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10%

10% in restaurants

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Safe tourist area, but watch for pickpockets in the old town during high season

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Temple of Apollo
8°
Closed
Free
History

Temple of Apollo

Side

Nymphaeum Fountain
8°
Closed
Free
History

Nymphaeum Fountain

Side

Side Amphitheatre
8°
Closed
TRY600
History

Side Amphitheatre

Side

Side Harbour
8°
Free
History

Side Harbour

Side

Side Museum
8°
Closed
TRY600
Museum

Side Museum

Side

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$1100
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4.5/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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000
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