Guidebook for Side

Onur And Zehra
Onur And Zehra
Guidebook for Side

Food Scene

It is a very local restaurant, one of the oldest in Manavgat. The location is fantastic, as it is situated directly at the Manavgat river. Even on hot days in summer, you will find a cool breeze in this location. our favorite dish is the traditional meat dish "Kavurma". It comes either plain or with some veggies (pepper and tomatoes). I prefer the version with the veggies. Fried trout is also one of the local favorites.
Küçük Şelale Restaurant
No:27 Küçük Şelale Mevkii
It is a very local restaurant, one of the oldest in Manavgat. The location is fantastic, as it is situated directly at the Manavgat river. Even on hot days in summer, you will find a cool breeze in this location. our favorite dish is the traditional meat dish "Kavurma". It comes either plain or with some veggies (pepper and tomatoes). I prefer the version with the veggies. Fried trout is also one of the local favorites.
A must visit! This is our absolute favorite breakfast place. There is just one kind of breakfast here, you will get dozens of little dishes with local specialties, cheese, olives and marmalade.
Habibe Teyze Köy Kahvaltısı
A must visit! This is our absolute favorite breakfast place. There is just one kind of breakfast here, you will get dozens of little dishes with local specialties, cheese, olives and marmalade.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the oldest cafes in Side. You have to sit underneath the massive rubber tree and enjoy the view of the harbor! If you are visit around noon, try to order a piece of their fantastic homemade cake. Be quick, it sells out really fast.
Apollonik Cafe
One of the oldest cafes in Side. You have to sit underneath the massive rubber tree and enjoy the view of the harbor! If you are visit around noon, try to order a piece of their fantastic homemade cake. Be quick, it sells out really fast.

Sightseeing

We love driving through the small alleys of Side by bike. If you are on foot, be sure to explore the area beyond the temple as well. Here you have many of the traditional stone houses.
64 locals recommend
The ancient city of Side
Çağla Sokak
64 locals recommend
We love driving through the small alleys of Side by bike. If you are on foot, be sure to explore the area beyond the temple as well. Here you have many of the traditional stone houses.
Our absolute favorite antique site to visit. It is an old city, lying forgotten amidst a beautiful pine forest. There is no entrance fee as of 2018 and if you are lucky, you will have the whole site to yourself. It is a great place to explore with kids. Be sure to walk all the way to the Necropolis. You'll get great views from there.
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Manavgat Caddesi
Our absolute favorite antique site to visit. It is an old city, lying forgotten amidst a beautiful pine forest. There is no entrance fee as of 2018 and if you are lucky, you will have the whole site to yourself. It is a great place to explore with kids. Be sure to walk all the way to the Necropolis. You'll get great views from there.

Parks & Nature

The cave is one of the most impressive places to visit in the area. It is a somewhat difficult to get there, but that only adds to its charm, in my opinion. You should pair your trip with a stroll through Ürünlü, the village on top of the cave and a visit to Ormana, the neighboring village, where you can get great food. The cave is an underground lake and you get rowed inside by one of the guides. Once you enter the cave it seems as if you have entered a different and mystic world. Make sure that it is open before you come, as the cave is closed during the winter months.
7 locals recommend
The cave National Park
7 locals recommend
The cave is one of the most impressive places to visit in the area. It is a somewhat difficult to get there, but that only adds to its charm, in my opinion. You should pair your trip with a stroll through Ürünlü, the village on top of the cave and a visit to Ormana, the neighboring village, where you can get great food. The cave is an underground lake and you get rowed inside by one of the guides. Once you enter the cave it seems as if you have entered a different and mystic world. Make sure that it is open before you come, as the cave is closed during the winter months.