Overview of Side
Een bezoek aan Side in de Turkse provincie Antalya (Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust)) brengt u naar Side Merkez Çarşısı & Historic Mosque, Side Kent Müzesi & Cultural Square, Antalya Regional Bazaar & Tea Gardens, met verbinding via Antalya Intercity Otogar & Antray (61.8 km) · Antalya International Airport (AYT) (14 m, 24,000 inwoners). Bezoekers komen voor de centrale bazaar, theetuinen (çay bahçesi) en streekgerechten van Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust).
Key Local Landmarks in Side: Side Merkez Çarşısı & Historic Mosque · Side Kent Müzesi & Cultural Square · Antalya Regional Bazaar & Tea Gardens · Side Panoramic Viewpoint & Park.
Neighborhoods & Quarters (Mahalleler): Side Merkez (Old Quarter), Cumhuriyet Meydanı & Bazaar District, Yeni Mahalle & Promenade.
Getting to Side & Regional Transit
Direct domestic and European flights into Antalya (AYT), Dalaman (DLM), and Çukurova/Adana (COV), plus scenic D400 Turquoise Coast highway coaches and coastal dolmuş shuttles. Omdat Side een district (24,000 inwoners) in Antalya is, reizen bezoekers via Antalya Intercity Otogar & Antray (61.8 km) · Antalya International Airport (AYT) en leggen ze het laatste stuk af per intercitybus, dolmuş of huurauto.
What to See & Do Around Side
- Side Merkez Çarşısı & Historic Mosque: Historic landmark and visitor highlight in Side (Antalya).
- Side Kent Müzesi & Cultural Square: Historic landmark and visitor highlight in Side (Antalya).
- Antalya Regional Bazaar & Tea Gardens: Historic landmark and visitor highlight in Side (Antalya).
- Side Panoramic Viewpoint & Park: Historic landmark and visitor highlight in Side (Antalya).
- Merkez Çarşısı & Historisch Centrum van Side: Wandel door de historische bazaar, langs de moskee en lokale theehuizen.
- Landschap & Uitzichtpunten (Antalya): Verken panoramische routes en natuur rond Side.
- Dagtrips in Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust): Combineer een bezoek aan Side met hoogtepunten in Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust): Antalya Kaleiçi Old Harbor, Aspendos & Perge, Fethiye Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon & Kayaköy, Kaş & Kalkan Lycian Way, Patara Beach, Side Temple of Apollo, and Adana/Hatay..
What to Eat in Side — Traditional Antalya & Regional Turkish Cuisine
Side shares the culinary traditions of Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust) (Adana Kebap & Antalya Tahinli Piyaz) and Antalya. Look for these signature dishes, beverages, and dining customs when visiting Side:
- Adana Kebap & Antalya Tahinli Piyaz: Hand-minced zırh lamb kebab grilled over oak charcoal, and Antalya white bean salad dressed in rich sesame tahini.
- Hatay Künefe & Tepsi Kebabı: Crisp shredded kadayıf pastry filled with stretchy Antakya cheese soaked in light blossom syrup.
- Mersin Tantuni & Mediterranean Lagos — paired with Şalgam Suyu (fermented purple carrot drink) and Fresh Finike Orange & Pomegranate Juice.
- Regional Wine, Rakı & Tea Pairing: Şalgam Suyu (fermented purple carrot drink) · Fresh Finike Orange & Pomegranate Juice · Yayık Ayranı · Taurus Mountain Wild Thyme Tea (Kekik Çayı)
- Local Dining Custom & Market Tip: Explore the central çarşı (market quarter) of Side alongside regional culinary landmarks including Antalya Kaleiçi & Doğu Garajı Bazaar, Adana Kazancılar Çarşısı, Antakya Uzun Çarşı for local cheeses, olives, spices, and freshly baked simit and pide.
Nearby Turkish Districts & Towns from Side (Komşu İlçeler)
Combine a stop in Side with these closest neighboring districts and towns across Antalya and Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust):
Best Time to Visit Side
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Bekijk alle steden in Middellandse Zeeregio (Turkooizen Kust) of doorzoek het volledige overzicht van 1,006 Turkse steden en districten.