Side Travel Blog
Guides, comparisons, and local tips for your Antalya holiday
The Best Day Trips from Side: A Complete Guide
From the sunken city of Kekova to the eternal flames of the Chimaera and the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz — the ten best day trips you can make from Side, with honest distances, drive times and what to expect.
Side with Kids: The Complete Family Holiday Guide
Shallow sandy beaches, family resorts, aqua parks and easy day trips. Everything parents need to plan a Side holiday with children.
Getting Around Side Without a Car: Dolmus, Taxis & Transfers
You don’t need to rent a car in Side — here’s how to reach the beaches, Manavgat, the old town and day trips using local transport.
Side Beaches Guide: West Beach, East Beach, Sorgun & Kumkoy
Sand or pebbles, lively or calm, hotel strip or local favourite — a plain guide to choosing the right beach in and around Side.
Where to Eat in Side: A Local Driver's Honest Food Guide
From harbour fish restaurants by the Apollo Temple to back-street home-cooking lokantas, here is where Side actually eats well.
Manavgat Waterfall Day Trip from Side: Full Guide
Just 8 km from Side, Manavgat Waterfall is the easiest half-day trip from your hotel. Here's how to do it right.
Day Trip from Side to Aspendos: The World's Best-Preserved Roman Theatre
A practical guide to visiting Aspendos and its Roman aqueduct from Side in half a day, with tips on beating the heat, adding Manavgat, and how a private transfer beats a fixed coach tour.
Side vs Belek: Which Antalya Resort Is Right for You?
Side has history and a beach town vibe. Belek has golf and luxury all-inclusives. A clear-eyed comparison for first-time visitors.
Side Old Town Walking Tour: Apollo Temple to Harbour
A self-guided 2-hour walk through the ancient streets of Side, ending at sunset by the Apollo Temple.
Best Time to Visit Side: Month-by-Month Guide
Sunshine hours, sea temperature, crowds, prices — when to come and what to expect across the year in Side.