Side is situated on the Mediterranean coast approximately 75 kilometers from one of Turkey 's largest cities' Antalya.

This unique seaside resort lies on a small, flat peninsula which is 300 meters wide and 800 meters long and is just packed to the brim with archaeological wonders and surrounded on both sides by the deep, blue water of the Med.

At certain points along the main street that runs through the centre and down to the quaint fishing harbour, you can look between the buildings and streets and see the sea on either sides.

Whilst Side has become extremely popular with European and Turkish holidaymakers alike, it has managed to retain its quaintness and authenticity.

Due to its abundance of archaeological treasures, all the architecture in the old part of Side is of a certain style, two storey stone buildings with varnished, wooden balconies.

Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat river is near the city of Side and 3 km. north of Manavgat, Turkey.

Its high flow over a wide area as it falls from a low height is best viewed from a high altitude.

The white, foaming water of the Manavgat Waterfalls flows powerfully over the rocks.

Near the waterfalls are shady tea gardens providing a pleasant resting place.

The Oymapinar Dam is located 12 km to the north of the river.

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