# Side with kids: an itinerary for the day

> With children in Side the morning is on foot and the afternoon at a waterfall. The columns of the Temple of Apollo by the water, the harbour with its boats and the old-town lanes are 5–6 minutes apart. After lunch — Manavgat Waterfall, 20 minutes by taxi: low but wide, with footbridges and spray that keeps it cool even in summer.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/with-kids

## Plan

1. [Temple of Apollo](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-temple-of-apollo.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 6 min on foot
2. [Side Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-harbour.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
   ↓ 5 min on foot
3. [Side Old Town](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-old-town.md) — YesGo score 54/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free; theatre and museum extra
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 38 min by transport
4. [Manavgat Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/manavgat-waterfall.md) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 50 TL, students 10 TL

Total with walks: 5 h 49 min

## Things to do in Side with kids

The morning is the old town on the peninsula: the sea by Apollo's columns, the harbour with its boats, the lanes with ice cream. We left the museum and the agora for the 'Side in 1 day' route: children prefer water and boats.

After lunch — Manavgat Waterfall, 20 minutes by taxi. A wide cascade, footbridges and shady trees make a good break from the heat.

## More family activities near Side

[Green Canyon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/green-canyon) is a day on a boat with swimming, good for older children. Short boat trips leave the Side harbour, and the sandy beaches along the coast are the main children's activity of any holiday here.

## Side with kids in summer

The peninsula has little shade: walk before 11:00 and after 16:00, and spend the middle of the day by the sea or the waterfall. Hats, sunscreen and water are a must.

## With a toddler

The old town is mostly flat — a buggy works, though the cobbles are bumpy. The waterfall has steps, so carry little ones.

## Tips

- The old town and the harbour are free; Manavgat Waterfall is about 50 TL.
- To the waterfall: a 20-minute taxi or a dolmuş to Manavgat with a change.
- Choose a short boat trip for children.
- The Temple of Apollo is in restoration scaffolding — you cannot get close.
- Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

## Questions

### What to do in Side with kids?

The Temple of Apollo by the sea, the harbour with boats, the old-town lanes and Manavgat Waterfall.

### Is Side good for families?

Yes: the old town is compact and flat, the beaches are sandy and the waterfall is close.

### How much is Manavgat Waterfall?

About 50 TL; the entrance closes in high water.

### How do I get to Manavgat Waterfall?

By taxi in about 20 minutes, or by dolmuş to Manavgat with a change.

### Are there free things to do in Side with kids?

The old town, the harbour and the promenade by the Temple of Apollo are free.

### Can I use a buggy?

In the old town, yes, though the cobbles are bumpy; carry little ones at the waterfall.

### Can kids take a boat trip?

Yes, short trips leave the Side harbour; agree the price first.

### What else is there for older children?

Green Canyon: a day on a boat with swimming.

### When is the best time of day?

The old town in the morning, the waterfall after lunch.

### What currency is used?

Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

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