Ancient ruins meet white-sand beaches.
Side blends Roman-era ruins, palm-lined beaches and Manavgat River cruises. The drive from Antalya Airport takes about 65 minutes, while Gazipaşa is only 80 minutes away.
A mix of history-curious German + Northern European guests and families. Old town is busy in the evening but feels genuinely ancient; hotels are spread between Sorgun (east) and Kumköy (west).
The standout features that make Side different from every other Antalya region.
A short-list our drivers and dispatchers recommend after dropping guests at their hotel.
All reachable on a half-day or full-day private Mercedes — see our tour catalogue.
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Fixed EUR price per Mercedes E-Class (1-3 guests). Vito and Sprinter quoted on request.
Closer to Alanya and the eastern hotels — usually the smarter choice if your flight lands there.
Quick answers about transfers, distance and what to expect on arrival.
60-70 minutes for central Side, slightly longer for Kumköy (west) or Sorgun (east). Gazipaşa Airport is roughly the same total time.
No — surprisingly AYT and GZP are similar from Side. AYT has many more flight connections; GZP is calmer for arrivals.
Yes — there is gentle floodlighting after dusk. Best photo light is the 30 minutes either side of sunset (no flash, no extra lights).
Yes — we can add a 90-min stop on the way to or from the airport for €15-20 per car. Best to check with us at booking.
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