Top Things to do in Side
The 10 Best Things to Do in Side, Turkey
Approximately 60 miles east of Antalya lies Side, another once important port town in antiquity. Side has become a popular holiday destination all by itself, but is well worth a day trip from Antalya. The village offers picturesque, narrow streets and lovely gardens while the long, white beaches invite swimming. Imposing monuments of antiquity, such as the Roman bath and the columns of the Apollo temple by the sea, complete the picture of a perfect combination of modern-day vacation pleasure and the treasures of history.
Restaurants in Side
1. Greek Amphitheater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Lady T
Was wonderful to sit and imagine all the things that used to happen here. Again, a lovely part of history still available to us. A man was playing a flute when we were there and the reverberation was magnificent. Beware of young local lads offering to take your phone and take a pic of you there. You then have to pay!
2. Temple of Apollo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By springburst
a bus ride from where we stayed ( melas) but if your into walking and exploring about 2 miles approx great views beach opposite apollo with its own shopping centre. no entrance fee worth visiting for pics!!
3. Monumental Fountain (Nymphaeum)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Claretfairy - Lancashire
We saw the Fountain from the footpath as we walked into Side from the bus station. As with most of Side's ruins there has been extensive restoration rather than conservation which spoils things for me somewhat. There is an information board at the roadside but there is no access actually to the Fountain.
4. Side Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Taggert1
Stopped off whilst visiting ancient ruins. Very small not sure it was worth either the time or money. The Amphitheatre opposite is worth a visit.
5. Aspendos Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By Kingsley F - Cossonay, Switzerland
Plenty of Roman masonry still existing as a base for this mainly Seljuk bridge built on the Roman foundations. Absolutely lovely to visit, very romantic, very much a part of the strong Roman and pre-Ottoman heritage of Aspendos. It was very hot, about 2pm, we stopped to nibble at the little 'roadside caff' by the bridge, called 'Kayikci restaurant'. We ordered fresh orange juice, fresh lemon squash, ayrans, teas, coffee, aubergine salad, some grilled meatballs and chicken, and lots of salad. Everything was delicious and very very inexpensive, and this is a kind of friendly Turkish restaurant that fills an instant need when visiting in Nature. Delightful and highly recommended, the whole experience!
6. Side Antik Kenti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Ömer B
Might be the most historical and beautiful zone in Side. I really liked there, walked 2 times in a day. In noon the atmosphere was different but in the night it was much different. It makes you feel the all history and the meanings of those coloums. Recommended!
7. Vespasianus Aniti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By jeffreyturner3193 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
worth a brief visit on route to the rest of the Romasn town as you have to go through it to get to the town and car park, very busy with foot and motor traffic, care needed when taking photo's near the road as the pavements un-even and Turkish driving is point and go.
8. Seaside Beach Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Beach Club
Reviewed By Jb101962
We visited on Sunday which was party day it was busy but really enjoyable.
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
They beds are comfortable and you can always ask for a cabana.
Food it great just like its sister restaurant (the pepper lounge)
Really do advise a visit here I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
9. Tyche Tapinagi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By gordium2013 - Bucharest, Romania
The Temple of Tyche (Tyche Tapinagi in Turkish language) is a beautiful ancient monument which was restored recently, according to a billboard placed on the spot. Its corinthian columns are painted in gold like colour, which is odd and more likely are the result of the restoration works. I know that in ancient Greece and Egypt, the temples used to be adorned with coloured pictures, but I doubt that the columns were painted in gold colours.
Unfortunately for the time being the Temple of Tyche is not open to the public, but visitors can admire from a distance, as it is located in front of the Greek Amphitheater. Another good place to get a close look at the temple is over the fence on the left hand side as one stays faceing the Vespasianus Monument.
10. Bizans Hastanesi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Shirley10112 - London, United Kingdom
Everywhere you go around Side there are archaeological sites but watch out for men wearing grey jackets who appear to be there to guide and take photos for you. These are NOT official and I found one man in particular wanted to be closer than I was comfortable with so decided to leave, at which point he held out his hand for money and expected us to pay him 10 lira.
