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Side is a beautiful coastal resort on the Mediterranean. It's approximately 15 km. east of Antalya and is located on a small peninsula only 800 m. in length. In this pretty town, modern architecture, chic shops and late night bars stand in juxtaposition with the ruins of an ancient city. Flanked by two stretches of golden beach, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Mediterranean on both sides and bestowed with the endless archeological wonders. Side's aptly prospered as one of the most popular resorts for holidaymakers from across the globe.

If you want to experience the perfect harmony of history and nature you should definitely include Side in your itinerary.

With its history dating back to the VI. C. B.C., Side brags of one of the earliest settlements of the Anatolia region. Side, due to its situational advantage served as an important harbor during the Hittite period and hence was a significant commercial town. Side large merchant fleets carried on business with the eastern and western Mediterranean countries. Earlier, the region served as a slave market, which traded in African slaves and as a hideout for pirates! This's because its long sandy beaches were perfect hideouts for pirates and slave traders. However, later it also flourished as a legitimate commercial center. Culturally too, the region was quite progressive and till date the ancient amphitheater, the temples of Gods and Goddesses, the Roman baths and various archeological finds bear the proof of that.

Side Manavgat

Miletus Ancient City & Miletus Museum

Iznik Castle

Iznik Bursa

Bursa Castle

Dilek Peninsula National Park

Seleukeia Ancient City Antalya
Seleukeia; to the northwest of Manavgat are the remains of the ancient city of Seleukeia Ancient City, situated within the Şıhlar settlement area. The city's known to have been fou...

Side Museum Manavgat
Side Museum; is located in Side town of Manavgat Region, 8 km. to Manavgat. Ancient agora bath from A.D. V. & VI. C., dating from Roman Age, was restored in 1960 / 61 and conve...

Manavgat Antalya
Manavgat; is the biggest disctrict of Antalya (2283 km².) and 72 km. to Antalya City. Manavgat History; The ancient cities of Side and Selge date back to the VI. C. BC. Manavgat...

Manavgat Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall; on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, 3 km north of Manavgat and 75 km. away from the Antalya Turkey. Its high flow over a wide area as it falls from...