Antalya Side Travel Guide | Side Ancient City

Antalya Side beaches are among the spectacular coast of Turkey. Here you will want to swim for hours. How about going to Side beach this year in Antalya, which is already one of the indispensable holiday routes of summer months? How about getting to Antalya by taking advantage of options for car rental on Yolcu360? You can swim in the Side, one of the most beautiful beaches of Antalya, and you can comfortably explore the places to visit in Antalya by renting a car. The Antalya Side travel guide including Side Ancient City, Side hotels, and how to get to Side was prepared for you by the Yolcu360 team.

Where is Side?

Side is among the most beautiful coastlines of Turkey, it is located in Manavgat district of Antalya. Manavgat is also famous for its cool waters. You can reach Side via Mersin – Antalya road / D400 in 1 hour and 2 minutes by taking advantage of options for car rental at Antalya Airport. Natural sand beaches, blue flag beaches, and Side Ancient City are among the most valuable touristic and historical heritages of Antalya Side travel guide. So, what we know about Side Ancient City?

About the Side Ancient City

When you turn from the Manavgat turn of the Antalya – Alanya highway to the shore, you come to Side a few km later. Ancient history researchers attach great importance to Side. Founded as a colony of Kyme country, Side is also known as a rich city. The word “Side” means “pomegranate”.

Antalya Side is known as a commercial and port city. Antalya Side Ancient City built on the peninsula. Like other Pamfilya cities, there is a monumental street starting from the main gate of the city. The main street, which starts with a large gate in the northeast, continues along the peninsula in a straight line. The end of the street is reached by a large square located near the temples in Side Ancient City. The other big street in the city starts with the big door. However, this street proceeds south of the city.

• Visiting hours of Side Ancient City in summer period: 08:30 – 19:30
• Visiting hours of Side Ancient City in winter period: 08:30 – 17:30
• Closed days of Side Ancient City: Open every day.

Where is Side Ancient City? Selimiye Mahallesi, Çağla Sk., 07330 Manavgat. You can easily visit Side Ancient City by renting a car in Antalya Side.

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Places to Visit in Antalya

• Korsan Bay: Korsan Bay is a unique opportunity for summer vacation with its clean and turquoise sea. Ideal for swimming in the sea without waves and straight sea. The name of the bay comes from the conquest of Zeniketes, who is the pirate king of this region in ancient times.
• Damlataş Cave: It is located in Alanya district of Antalya. Damlataş Cave welcomes thousands of tourists every year because it is thought to be good for asthma and respiratory diseases. The cave was formed a long time ago as a result of sea waters eroding the rocks. It is known as Damlataş Cave because of lime water flowing from the ceiling of the cave when it rains. You can rent a car in Alanya to comfortably reach the cave.
• Aspendos Ancient City: Aspendos has a great 2000-year history. Aspendos Ancient City was founded by Akalılar in 10th century BC. There are theater, agora, Turkish bath, stadium, and cisterns in the ancient city.
• Antalya Aquarium: We recommend you to spare a day for Antalya Aquarium. You can see the interesting world of the underwater in detail here. You ask why? Because this place is among the biggest aquarium structures in the world.

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Side Hotels

There are many accommodation opportunities in Antalya Side. You can easily choose the most suitable for you among Side pension, Side aparthotel, and Side hotels.

• Narcia Resort Side
• Side Princess Hotel
• Side Sun Hotel
• Kaya Side
• Side Kumköy Hotels
• Sueno Hotel Side
• Side Alegria Hotel

How to Get to Antalya?

How far is it from İstanbul to Antalya? The distance between the two cities is 694,8 kilometers and you can reach Antalya in 8 hours and 56 minutes via D650 by renting a car in İstanbul. Renting a car is an ideal option especially for Antalya Side travel guide .

How far is it from Ankara to Antalya? The distance between the two cities is 482,4 kilometers and you can reach Antalya in 6 hours and 27 minutes via D695 by renting a car in Ankara.