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Travel Guide of Side in Turkey by Influencers and Travelers


Side is a city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It includes the modern resort town and the ruins of the ancient city of Side, one of the best-known classical sites in the country.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Side


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1 - Manavgat Waterfall

   8 km away

Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, 3 km north of Manavgat, Turkey. Its high flow over a wide area as it falls from a low height is best viewed from a high altitude.

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2 - Manavgat River

   9 km away

Manavgat River originates on the eastern slopes of Western Taurus Mountains in Turkey. In ancient times it was called Melas. At an elevation of 1,350 m, the outflow of several small springs joins together to become the headwaters of the Manavgat.

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3 - Sightseeing Cruises in Side

Boat trip on the sea and Manavgat river with 2-deck ship or catamaran with lunch. Stroll around the largest bazaar on Mediterranean Coast and try your chance in bargaining. Relaxation cruise on the river with breaks for swimming and tanning.

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4 - Oymapinar Dam

   22 km away

Oymapinar Dam is an arch dam built on the Manavgat river in Turkey in 1984. It is an arch dam in design, 185 m in height, built to generate hydroelectric power. Oymapınar Dam is located 12 km north of Manavgat Waterfall. It is an artificial, freshwater dam with a capacity of 300 million cubic meters.

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5 - Turkish Riviera

   24 km away

The Turkish Riviera, also known popularly as the Turquoise Coast, is an area of southwest Turkey encompassing the provinces of Antalya and Muğla, and to a lesser extent Aydın, southern İzmir and western Mersin.

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6 - Safaris in Side

Enjoy a full-day Jeep Safari tour to the Taurus Mountains in Side and experience the Turkish countryside.

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7 - Sarıabalı

   27 km away

Sarıabalı, Serik is a small village in the District of Serik, Antalya Province, Turkey.

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8 - Roman Theater of Aspendos

   27 km away

Aspendos or Aspendus was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey. The site is located 7 kilometres northeast of central Serik.

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9 - Archaeology Tours in Side

Visit miracle of the world – cotton castle of Pamukkale - white terraces, down of which the thermal water is flooding. Bathe in a thermal antique Cleopatra’s pool and visit ancient Roman city – Hierapolis with theatre, temples and huge necropolis. All day trip with 2 meals included in the price.

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10 - Mediterranean Sea

   28 km away
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11 - Karabük

   50 km away

Karabük is a town and the capital district of Karabük Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. According to the 2009 census, population of the city is 108 167. The district covers an area of 760 km², and the town lies at an elevation of 354 m. Karabük was built in the 1930s as the seat of the iron and steel industry of Turkey.

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12 - Rafting in Side

Have you ever tried rafting before? Away from the coast, this part of Turkey is something of an adventure playground - created by Mother Nature herself. We’re talking craggy peaks, forests and river canyons. And it’s the latter that this trip focuses on. It’s a white water rafting trip in the Köprülü canyon in the mountains. After driving to the riverside village of Beskonak, you’ll be given a safety briefing before you don a helmet and life vest. Once you’ve taken your seat along with your guide in an eight-person raft - get ready to roll. Feel the cool breezes as your raft skims and spins over the waters with everyone laughing and shrieking along the way. Keep your eyes on the scenery, too. You’ll raft past steep cliffs and pine forests that most tourists never get to see. It’s an exhilarating ride but the rapids are gentle rather than turbulent, so they’re perfect for beginners. There’s also a complimentary lunch included in the trip.

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13 - Scuba Diving in Side

Take the opportunity of scuba diving in the pure waters of Side to see the amazing coral reef pattern and colorful fish. It’s an amazing experience that you must avail.

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