SIDE TURKEY - Full tour of Side Old Town, Shops, Harbour and Streets in Side Turkey

Welcome to Side, Turkey for a walk round the historic streets, shops and harbour where people come to holiday here in Türkiye
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Side, situated halfway between Antalya and Alanya, is not only a popular resort on the Mediterranean coast but also a magnificently preserved ancient city. In ancient times it flourished in the slave trade, which contributed to the wealth and power of this settlement.
Side is a picturesque city located on ancient ruins. Much more intimate than Alanya party because it is also much smaller but very charming. There are many luxury hotels and also small hotels. The beaches here are long, wide and sandy, with a shallow drop to the sea, ideal for families with children.
The beach at Side is the 2nd longest in Turkey. It is very long and pure white sand with no nasty bugs or jelly fish or anything at all. Side has 300 days of sunshine and the lowest temperature is 15 degrees in January.
Side is a resort town on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast. An ancient port city, it's known for long beaches and Greco-Roman ruins. In the center are the remains of the 2nd-century Antique Theater, which seated up to 15,000. The white marble columns of the Hellenistic Temple of Athena stand near the harbor. Other sites are sprinkled throughout, with finds housed at the Side Museum, a restored Roman bath complex.
Side is a city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It includes the modern resort town and the ruins of the ancient city of Side, one of the best-known classical sites in the country. It lies near Manavgat and the village of Selimiye, 78 km from Antalya in the province of Antalya.
One of the most famous classical sites in Turkey, Side is now a pretty resort town located just a 30-minute drive from Antalya. Pronounced 'sea day', this former fishing village is fortified with ancient walls and set on a small cape with long, sandy beaches on either side.
It's often compared to an open-air museum, but don't worry, because there's plenty of things to do in Side, even if you're not into ancient history! From playing golf in nearby Belek to wandering around the historical sites, here's how to really get the most out of your Side holiday.
Ancient Ruins
Built in the middle of an ancient Pamphylian city, it's no surprise Side still has its past on show in among the low-rise developments. Wander around the cobbled streets to see the well-preserved amphitheatre and the temples of Apollo and Athena. Situated in the restored Roman bath is the Side museum, where you can discover more about the town's history and view the archaeological relics that have been found nearby.
East and west beaches
Let's be honest, you've probably booked a Side holiday for those fabulous beaches, and we don't blame you! Side has two main beaches; one to the east and one to the west. While both are beautiful, you'll find they differ greatly on what they offer.
Lined with holiday resorts, the west beach has lots of water sports for the family such as boat rental, diving and banana boat rides. Certain parts of the beach are owned by some of the surrounding hotels, so you may need to watch where you lay your towel.
If you prefer something a little quieter then you'll find the east beach is less busy with only a few sun loungers, as the archaeological ruins beneath the sand dunes mean that this side is protected from development. To reach the beach, you'll walk through the library gate and pass the toppled marble pillars. Sorgun, Kumkoy and Colakli are other fantastic beaches that are only a walk or short taxi ride away.
Evening entertainment
Although quieter than other Turkish resorts, there are still lots of things to do in Side to keep you busy in the evening. Take in the sunset view as you enjoy dinner at one of the open-fronted restaurants lining the west-facing harbour and after dark, head to main street for cocktail bars, karaoke and clubs.
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[@thegearingfam]

I have been to turkey a number of times but we go to Olu Deniz but this year we are defiantly going to Side - It looks stunning

[@paulinefearnley9379]

Loved everything in this walk Turkey/Side is one of my favourite holiday destinations thank you 🚶🏻❤️👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hisye0]

Coming here in September, this video was great to give me a bit of an understanding of what it'll look like. Can't wait to visit. Good video!

[@notme1345]

Same roll on next week

[@sunnydays9403]

Hi hope you're trip was good 👍 could you advise me as what money is best to take euro or the lira? Much appreciated

[@notme1345]

@@sunnydays9403 definitely euro

[@janetmartin6999]

Never been to Turkey looks lovely ty for sharing

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Janet!

[@VeronicaMowery]

Thank you so much for sharing your vacation with us, I really enjoyed this!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You are so welcome!

[@linnea9017]

Fantastic filming. I love side so much. Highly appreciate it. Thank you!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you too!

[@alandavies1054]

Lovely…I’ll be there in 5 days 👍🇬🇧😎

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Have fun!

[@alandavies1054]

@@GimbalWalkTV we sure will…thanks 👍🇬🇧😎

[@dehewitt341]

Never been to Turkey, very interesting and a diverse location. Thanks for giving me a glimpse of Turkey Neil. :)

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you I keep mixing it up a bit on the channel It won’t be for everyone but I do it to offer a bit of variety so thank you for the kind words

[@noitnova]

I was there as a kid of 14 year in 1986

[@littlemonkey3885]

Thank you for sharing only 43 days till I'm there can't wait 🙂

[@susanthomas9689]

Looks brilliant

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It's amazing yeah!

[@nige13]

Great video - we will be here in September :-)

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@notme1345]

Same roll on next week

[@a.k1102]

Beautiful and great video quality. Was it shot on the sony a7?

[@TheSEADEVIL69]

Been to Bodrum, Gumbet, Antalya, but this reminds me of Kalici harbour, and just a few ruins? Don't get me wrong, as a photographer I love looking for new places, but this place seems so quiet, with not much to do, or just that ancient temple? What month was this? Do it liven up? I'm comparing this to Crete, Tunisia, Morocco in October, but thinking this will be bottom of that list.

[@robertairey628]

The ruins look like Wigan town centre

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😮

[@MKPrilep]

In which year was the video made?

[@theoisaac9948]

👍👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Theo - hope you're having a good week!

[@theoisaac9948]

@@GimbalWalkTV No I'm not but soon

[@ddunn3489]

Great Video !! But still not sure what Side your on ?? 😂😂🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marcmillward951]

Are there any shops there that sell Lilo's/ inflatables? We are going there on the 5th of August but our cases are already reaching maximum weight lol, if I can buy them there then I might be able to persuade my kids to wait untill we get there.🤞🤞😂

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Good question - I can'r remember seeing any but in all honestly I wasn't really looking for them Maybe ask your hotel if it has a hotel shop? I would imagine that's where you'll get them

[@lasserisvik6616]

Thanx a lot for a great video. I love this town. Its like my second home ❤😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It’s a great place

[@paulgoodwin8313]

How far is that street with all the shops from the seven seas blue hotel?

[@barryhamilton7845]

Hi there,can you tell me if you came across any alcohol shops,especially whisky shops,I'm a collector of whisky miniatures and my son and his wife are travelling there in a fortnight,so just to see if they have alcohol shops.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Hi Barry don’t remember seeing any at all no.

[@barryhamilton7845]

@@GimbalWalkTV No worries,and thanks for replying. Yeah I've had a few relations abroad recently and not one of them have managed to find me anything,ones being in Rome,and the other Croatia,and my Son and partner are of to Side soon.

[@theadventuresofbruceleeand4701]

Why the ringing phone!!?? I almost switched off lol

[@GimbalWalkTV]

what ringing phone?

[@DomRivers67]

At the start

[@330d5]

Is there any car parking near the old town?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yeah there is - it's definitely worth the trip too

[@330d5]

@@GimbalWalkTV thanks. Is it just on street parking or are there actual car parks?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@330d5 There is a big one here - www.google.com/maps/@36.771765,31.3959373,225m/data=!3m1!1e3

[@330d5]

@@GimbalWalkTV Thanks. But it looks like a long walk to the old town? 15 mins?

[@richinderbyshire4779]

Hi. Quite a few people staring at you this time...

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yeah just a few! Think Gimbals aren't that well known there

[@femaleinvestor3419]

How can same thing cost different those shoes at timestamp 2.20 cost 5 euro but on 25 lira that's a big difference!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

True You haggle anyway though - the prices don’t really mean anything

[@stoilion5895]

thnx/ what a tourist trap. never go there

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Don’t you like it?

[@fernandomilicich8160]

All of you ( the whole world of English) wouldn't put it Turkiye instead Turkey?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

ok