Manavgat district, Antalya, Turkey

Places to visit near Side

Side is a town in Manavgat district, Antalya, Turkey, home to about 10,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 8 caves, 14 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Side Müzesi (1 km), Apollon Temple (1 km) and Side (1 km).

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Side, Antalya
Side, Manavgat district, Antalya, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Side at a glance

Location
Manavgat district, Antalya, Turkey
Population
about 10,505
Coordinates
36.7667° N, 31.3889° E
Places within 50 km
65 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Side

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Caves near Side

55 caves within 100 km of Side. The closest is Karmakarışık (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Side

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Side. The closest is Monument of Vespasianus (1 km); the best-known is Apollon Temple (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Side

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Side. The closest is Türk Beleni Şelalesi (6 km); the best-known is Manavgat Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Side

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Side. The closest is Fatih Camii (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Side

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Side. The closest is Caretta (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Side

8 museums within 100 km of Side. The closest is Side Müzesi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Side

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Side
  2. 1 km Apollon Temple · heritage site, Manavgat
  3. 1 km Side · heritage site, Manavgat
  4. 9 km Manavgat Waterfall · waterfall, Manavgat
  5. 9 km Side Müzesi · museum, Manavgat
  6. 1 km Roman Theatre · beach, Manavgat
  7. 0 km Back to Side

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How to reach Side

    All places near Side by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Side by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves855Karmakarışık (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1450Monument of Vespasianus (1 km)
    Waterfalls1050Türk Beleni Şelalesi (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs633Fatih Camii (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints429Caretta (1 km)
    Other attractions1016Nymphaeum (1 km)
    Museums18Side Müzesi (1 km)
    Beaches & coast27Roman Theatre (1 km)
    Parks26Melas Resort Hotel (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Manavgat Dam (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Garden of Tolerance (44 km)
    Temples22Amphitheatre (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Manavgat Çayı (9 km)
    Churches02Saint George Church (71 km)

    Side: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Side?

    Side Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Apollon Temple (heritage site, about 1 km), Side (heritage site, about 1 km), Manavgat Waterfall (waterfall, about 10 km), Lyrbe (Seleucia) (attraction, about 18 km), Roman Theatre (beach, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Side?

    65 places on Spotwander: 8 caves, 14 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 6 mosques & dargahs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Side?

    Karmakarışık, about 9 km by road; Tilkiler Cave (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Side?

    Monument of Vespasianus, about 1 km by road; Basilica at Side (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Side?

    Türk Beleni Şelalesi, about 6 km by road; Şelale Cami (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Side?

    Start in Side, visit Apollon Temple, then Side, then Manavgat Waterfall, then Side Müzesi, then Roman Theatre, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Side?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Side

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Side’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Side on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.