Top 35 things to do and attractions in Manavgat

(Translated by Google) Something beautiful (Original) Coś pięknego

(Translated by Google) Anyone who loves nature must have seen the Green Canyon with the Oymapinar reservoir. Worth seeing! (Original) Wer die Natur liebt muss den Green Canyon mit dem Stausee Oymapinar gesehen haben. Sehenswert!

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place. (Original) Przepiękne miejsce.

Bad experience, not recommend to anyone. They promised 80-min. boat trip to small and big waterfall. What did I get? 2h boat trip, because the boat was going veeeery slow. Besides that the boat was handled by a child 11-12 age. I didn’ t feel safe. And I saw only “big” waterfall. It was very boring. The most stupid spent 15 euro in my life.

(Translated by Google) Good price and nice staff. There is a covered deck below and an open one above. We drove to the waterfall and had to change to a bus that I don't think had been inspected for several years. (Original) Guter Preis und nettes Personal. Es gibt ein überdachtes Deck unten und ein offenes oben. Wir sind zum Wasserfall gefahren und mussten umsteigen in einen Bus, der glaube ich seit mehreren Jahren nicht mehr geprüft wurde.

(Translated by Google) Little visited at this time of year. For us the opportunity to enjoy the view from the river again. (Original) Zu der Jahreszeit wenig besucht. Für uns die Gelegenheit mal wieder den Ausblick vom Fluss zu genießen.

(Translated by Google) Transportation from and around Antalya hotels by bus* Arrival to Manavgat Town and Port* 4-hour boat tour on Manavgat River* Swimming breaks (you can swim in both the sea and the river) * Lunch break on board* Return to the river port and take the bus* Manavgat local market (you can follow the hyena or just watch the popular markets)* (Original) النقل من فنادق انطاليا حولها بالحافلة* الوصول إلى بلدة وميناء مانافجات* جولة بالقارب لمدة 4 ساعات على نهر مانافجات* فواصل السباحة (يمكنك السباحة في كل من البحر والنهر) * استراحة لتناول طعام الغداء على متن القارب* العودة إلى الميناء النهري وركوب الحافلة* سوق مانافجات المحلي (يمكنك التضبع او فقط الاكتفاء بمشاهدة الأسواق الشعبية)*

(Translated by Google) Best boat trip, I can only recommend it. Bargain a bit and you can drive up to the small waterfall and up to the mouth (Original) Beste Bootsfahrt ,kann ich nur empfehlen. Ein bisschen handeln und man kann bis zum kleinen Wasserfall und bis zur Mündung fahren

(Translated by Google) The river ride was great and a wonderful breath of fresh air in the heat (Original) Jokiajelu oli hieno ja ihana viileäntuulahdus helteisiin

(Translated by Google) We spontaneously booked only the boat tour, as we'd already visited the waterfall twice. The boat had cushioned seats on the upper deck, so we could enjoy the entire river trip from above. The crew member was friendly and even took some great photos and videos for us. We went to the dock at the rapids, then had a short break and then returned to the starting point of the tour. A total of 1.5 hours of relaxing travel. No sales pitches, no chatter, just enjoying nature. (Original) Wir haben spontan nur die Bootstour gebucht, da wir den Wasserfall bereits 2 mal besucht haben. Das Boot hatte auf dem oberen Deck Sitzkissen, so dass wir die komplette Flussfahrt von oben genießen konnten. Der Mitarbeiter war nett, hat uns sogar schöne Fotos und Videos gemacht. Wir sind bis zum Anleger an der Stromschnelle gefahren, dann gab es einen kurzen Aufenthalt und wieder zurück zum Ausgangspunkt der Tour. Insgesamt 1.5 Std. entspannter Fahrt. Kein Verkauf, kein Gequatsche, einfach nur die Natur genießen.

Emre and Mehar A lovely couple the best experience ever, a great place to visit friendly staff accommodating for individual needs 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 experience after the treatments was ten a ten star can’t wait to come back again🌺

Had the most amazing experience at this spa with the lovely Emre & mehar ❤️ amazing couple, we had the full body spa massage şuna and facial, nice and clean very friendly i would definitely recommend them to you all i will be coming bk tomorrow xxx

This is the best place to go for your massage, Emre the manager of the place is amazing, he went out of his way to accommodate us. The staff were amazing very friendly people. We enjoyed ourselves and I’m happy. Very good experience to have xx

Beautiful spa, nice management, everything running smooth. Very nice and polite staff, in my €35 package was sauna, steam room, Turkish bath with foam massage which was absolutely great and I have massage done by Amara and it was excellent. She really did concentrate on my back problems and worked out one by one. I really enjoyed my visit, would definitely recommend and return. The only thing what I would change is a scrub, it was too harsh and not pleasant at certain places. Thank you for great experience.

Four of us visited today, Emre was very welcoming and friendly. Explaining everything that was on offer. We loved the whole experience! Great firm massage, very professional, would certainly return!! Lovely clean and stylish environment. Thanks for looking after us so well!! 😊

Really nice spa. Looks very posh from the outside and as you enter. We got a deal from a trader on the beach who sold us a 2hr hamman package with free hotel pick up. When we got to spa resort we were upsold the package as salt scrub wasn't included and also there was only a 20 mins massage which we were told was very basic and we should have a professional massage for 1hr instead. So we did this and the massage was well worth it. But please check before you book the package as to what's included so you don't get stung. The staff were lovely and polite at the spa. The rooms were a little bit dated though, we only had curtains but I would have preferred to have privacy with doors. Also, please state if you want to be in the room yourself as some of our party shared the room with others, including the girls with the boys which they weren't comfortable with. I would definitely go again but ne prepared to spend minimum £40 - £50pp including the upgrades

Emre was very welcoming and kind! 100% would return on future trips... reassuring and helpful when coming to the correct treatments... The women who also do the massages and Turkish bath very nice, polite and patient... Thankyou to all the staff there💆‍♀️💆‍♂️😊

This place is massive. Spotlessly clean inside. Proper Turkish shops and no fakes here. Interesting to walk around the supermarket inside. It has a Starbucks on the front with some outside seating and large seating area inside. Fast food is on the top floor but was very unorganised and chaotic. Would t advise to eat here but a great place for shopaholics. Plenty of taxis outside.

Very good and clean mall. The variety of stores is really good. Friendly and helpful staff. There are plenty of options with some good bargains. Would get 5 stars if the air-conditioning is good otherwise, very enjoyable experience and highly recommended.

Very nice place for shopping and eat,decent prices

The shopping centre is absolutely worth visiting it has so many different shops, which are not full of fake clothing like the rest of the shops in side. We spent four hours in there and we were not even inside every shop. It’s very clean and nice

Very clean and tidy , also had security when entering , shops are all reasonably priced and cheaper compared to outside the mall on the local markets , card payments taken also , the shop Migros is where can get all cheap stuff booze / cigarettes and snacks

A big, modern and beautiful shopping complex inside Manavgat With a nice amusement park for kids and many clothes stores and a big food court with many restaurant and fast foods. Of course I do not recommend fast foods in Turkey ,its better to try Turkish foods specially kebabs.

Nice place. We ate iskender after cig kofte and we watched the movie Deadpool Wolverine. We spent really good time. And we did shopping 🥳💃

Decent place for shopping but be aware everyone tries to upsell here, especially if you shopping for leather or knockoff goods. I feel you need to be a pro in bargaining to get the most of your money. In any case do bargain. Parking is very limited on the road and it took me sometime to find a parking spot but I observed people do park on roads even in front of no parking signs. Also, food at eateries in this area is expensive and not worth the buck. I would rather have a meal first or carry something along rather than visiting local restaurants.

Visited the market on the 29th of May, 2023 Very good market with a huge range of fruits, vegetables , clothes , sweets and soveneirs. The market consists of an outdoor area with stalls and a big hall which has all the main stalls and shops. You may find many items that have good quality and good design, but some of the items may lack quality, and the use of the materials used but generally if you egociate the price to your liking and agree on a price you may come home with a bag full of items. Just to be sure, some of the sellers may up the price as they know that some tourists may fall for their price as the true value of their offer may be way less than the actual value of the product . If you negotiate on the price, they may eventually agree on your offer. On my enitial entrance, I was shocked to see all the spices, teas, and all different sorts of vegetables and fruits. I felt like I was a pack of sheep that everyone was yelling at me come now I give you very good price bit I think its one of those things you have to deal with. So what's not so good about the market? First of all, when we came there, it was pouring down. This didn't help as the yellow side taxi dropped us off at the outside area with poorly built stands. The stands were leaking with water and didn't have proper drainage. We were absolutely soaked, but we aventually made it to the indoor market. So how was the market it was way more vast and bigger than the outdoor stands and had more shops and stalls but felt a bit old it felt like one of those train station halls. Surprisingly, it did leak a bit due to the heavy weather it was a bit packed, but it's a market. What do you expect. Summary for people who don't want to read Good - Lots of variety of spices fruits clothes and soveneirs -Local and fresh goods that support the community - Authentic Turkish Items such as baklava , Turkish Delight, and Turkish decorations Bad The yellow side taxi dropped us off nowhere near the indoor market it dropped us off here A. Pazarcı, Atatürk Cd. No:58, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye All you need to do to get to the indoor market is go straight onto 1017 Sk. and then turn onto 1018. Sk. And head straight on, then you will find the indoor market -Outdoor market built poorly stands were leaking water due to rain -Crowded but it's a market that wants to expect -Sellers may up the price than the actual value of the product you may need to negotiate the price Visited the market on the 29th of May, 2023

Large market on monday and thursday. Lots of fake goods, some have good prices and some ask ridiculous prices. The food part is nice

Better and bigger on a monday or thursday...bargains galore..cheap clothes even as copys they are great quality..handbags trinkets everything..worth a visit but take plenty of cash you will spend it lol

A big Bazaar with everything you expect except decent quality. The perfect place to buy your Luis Vuitton bag. It's a fun thing to go through it and shop for souvenirs

Some vendors at this market are rude and intimidating, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere. The market is filled with counterfeit goods, sold at prices comparable to genuine. There were very few tourists, and many shopkeepers are preoccupied with their phones rather than attending to customers. Waste of time to visit this place. Better to visit close by Novamall with original goods and excellent prices either hospitable vendors

Best Bazzar / Market in Antalya ( this one is actually in Manavgat) around 30 miles away from Antalya central ) lots of real fakes ........ go to the ones with the prices displayed in euros All the others, well everything is 25 euros 💶......

(Translated by Google) We were super satisfied with the hotel.🏢The hotel is not too big and not too small.It has something cozy about it.The staff makes an effort in all areas.Every wish of the guest is fulfilled.💓 German 🇩🇪/English 🇬🇧 and Russian 🇷🇺 are spoken at the reception. The hotel manager is 👍🏻.You can see the beach from the dining room🌅, so great.You walk to the beach through a beautiful alley.The food in the entire hotel is simply a pleasure. 🥰😚👌The chefs know their craft. If you want to be pampered, you should definitely visit the spa area. The massages💆‍♀️ are very good. We had a week full of relaxation, fun and enjoyment💓🍀. We'd love to come back. (Original) Wir waren super zufrieden mit dem Hotel.🏢Das Hotel ist nicht zu groß und nicht zu klein.Es hat etwas gemütliches.Das Personal gibt sich in allen Bereichen Mühe.Jeder Wunsch des Gastes wird erfüllt.💓 An der Rezeption wird deutsch🇩🇪/englisch 🇬🇧und russisch 🇷🇺gesprochen. Der Hotel Manager ist 👍🏻.Den Strand sieht man vom Speisesaal aus🌅,so toll.Zum Strand geht man durch eine schöne Alle.Das Essen im gesamten Hotel ist einfach ein Genuss. 🥰😚👌Die Köche verstehen ihr Handwerk.Wer sich verwöhnen lassen möchte,sollte umbedingt den Spa-Bereich aufsuchen.Die Massagen💆‍♀️ sind sehr gut.Wir hatten eine Woche voller Erholung,Spass und Genuss💓🍀. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

(Translated by Google) Great hotel, really nice staff! Food first class! Own beach. Cabanas for rent with their own butler, refrigerator, champagne in ice bucket, lunch, etc. The entertainment is local and good! There is also an indoor pool as well as a fitness studio and sauna with hammam and massage etc. A large outdoor pool, a children's pool with two slides and a slide system with 5 great slides are also available. There are plenty of restaurants in the building, on the beach and by the pool! We were there with two children and had a room with a double bed and a bunk bed in a room with a partial sea view on the first floor. It would be better from the second floor, then you can see the sea better because of the palm trees. The hotel was very clean and everything worked! When it comes to room cards, it must be said that you should not store them together with electronic devices (not in a bag with your cell phone), otherwise they will no longer work. Have fun in the hotel! (Original) Tolles Hotel, total nette Mitarbeiter! Essen erstklassig! Eigener Strand. Cabanas zum Mieten mit eigenem Butler, Kühlschrank, Sekt in Eiskübel, Mittagessen usw. Die Animation ist landesüblich und gut! Ein Innenpool ist auch vorhanden sowie Fitness Studio und Sauna mit Hamam und Massage usw. Ein großer Aussenpool, ein Kinderpool mit zwei Rutschen und eine Rutschenanlage mit 5 klasse Rutschen sind auch vorhanden. Es gibt reichlich Restaurants im Gebäude, am Strand und am Pool! Wir waren mit zwei Kindern dort und hatten ein Zimmer mit Ehebett und einem Etagenbett in einem Raum mit seitlichem Meerblick in der ersten Etage. Besser wäre ab der zweiten Etage, dann sieht man das Meer besser wegen der Palmen. Das Hotel war sehr sauber und es funktionierte alles! Zu den Zimmerkarten muss nach noch sagen, nicht zusammen mit elektronischen Geräten aufbewahren (nicht mit dem Handy in einer Tasche), da sie sonst nicht mehr funktionieren. Viel Spaß im Hotel!

(Translated by Google) I have been spending my holidays at this hotel for years and year by year it gets better. They improved the gym, the restaurant and the pastry shop. The staff is incredibly nice and efficient. (Original) Llevo años pasando las vacaciones en este hotel y año por año va mejorando. Mejoraron el gym, el restaurante y la pastelería. El personal es increíblemente agradable y eficaz.

(Translated by Google) ...we were and are satisfied. Come back soon. (Original) ...wir waren und sind zufrieden. Kommen bald wieder.

(Translated by Google) A superb experience, well organized and exceptional guides and trainers. I recommend!!!!! (Original) O experienta superba, bine organizata si ghizi, antrenori de exceptie. Recomand!!!!!

Situated right at the tip of the peninsula, this site is surrounded by plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and public toilets. When you visit remember to look down at the glass floors in the street, they cover Roman ruins. Whole streets, buildings and mosaics are preserved underfoot. I stopped at a local cafe for an orange juice squeezed in front of me. Can't get fresher than that.

Absolutely amazing complex of temples in a historic setting you don't have to go far to find several excavations going on. There's several pillars still upright and an array of marble around the site. Beautiful views up and down the coastline. Easy to reach by walking along the coast and fairly flat you can get to the top of the old town by taxi and a little buggy runs down the hill it's a short walk from the statue of Ataturk to the temple.

I was here exactly one year and one week ago. They have since completed restoration on the seafront, however the ruins before Side town they have added a barrier and a 17 euros fee to enter. Skip the ruins and walk round the edge of the coastline to go into the old town... Great photo spot

Side old city is a great place to visit, beautiful old area to explore, not too expensive to enter and lots to see.

Apollon Temple in Side is a spectacular place to visit! The views here to the ocean and to this majestic ruins are amazing! Although these are just ruins and most of the glandor is gone, it is still a site to visit and makes the visit worth it. The ocean and the Roman history here are very beautiful.

Worth a visit. Amazing ancient architecture in a little town with smaller crowds than you'd expect for such sights.

The main area was closed but still a very good experience. Great restaurants next door. Could be a little more information about the site.

The museum was closed for restauration, but the ticket office sold us the tickets for Amphitheater, museum and the antique site. When challenged, they suddenly stopped speaking English. If the museum was closed, it didn't seem fair to pay the full fare. I would rate it 5 out of 10.

We tried to visit the Museum in Feb 2024, but it was closed as there was work taking place on the site, cranes and digging all over the place. We went to the theatre, and were charged 17 Euro each, just to see the theatre. Whilst this was an OK place to see, it was hardly worth 17 Euros to see. When we got back to the hotel, we asked about this, and were told that the price included the museum as well...when we told them it was closed, they kindly checked with the theatre and were told it was one price, whatever was open !. Seems a rip off to me, so not impressed. We are visiting again this year, and have checked that the museum and theatre are both open which they are. The whole site is superb and worth seeing for 2/3 days alone. We will keep returning to see how the restoration work progresses, but its a huge project

The marvelous ancient city Side and its marvelous museum . City of Apollo and his temple ! Museum contains many priceless objects! You travel in time while visiting ! Everybody should visit The museum who comes to Side!

This is a really cool museum with a collection of various relics discovered around Side. One noteworthy thing you will find here are the ancient Luwian scripts which have yet to be fully deciphered. The museum itself is quite beautiful and the exhibits are inside a set of restored old bath houses. If you are in Side this is a must.

Museum quite literally built into ancient Roman ruins 🤯🤯🤯 This museum is phenomenal with all of its sculptures, sarcophaguses, and paintings. What's even more impressive is this museum is housed inside of actual ruins! For me this is very unique and I've never seen anything quite like this before. Absolutely adore this idea though! This is recycling done right 🤜💥🤛 A few of the statues in here are more than world-class. You could say these are my favorite not just in Turkey buuuut in any museum I've ever seen anywhere else in the world 💓🗽💓 There are a few museum cats hanging out in the courtyard looking for some kitty love... One cat was on the prowl trying to snag a bird off one of the ancient statues outside. Not something you get to see everyday haha It was an admiral attempt by the kitten buuut a feeble one as the bird was toying with the cat letting him get close and then flying over to the next statue and the next and the next 🐦😼😜😂 Huge thumbs up to this museum 👍

Well worth a visit. Not only the museum,the whole of Antique Side is built on Roman ruins .A number of the shops and outdoor areas have glass floors so you can see the ruins .

We loved this museum. It's very compact and has easy access to all exhibits. It has indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Descriptions are multilingual and handy to grasp.

Such a beautiful mosque, must visit if you anywhere around Antalya or analaya as a short drive down. Lovely wudu area and a serene mosque for prayer!

Very beautiful mosque. Definitely worth visiting. The architecture and the details are impressive. Be aware of the lady from the first floor. She will come to you with great humility, will put a bracelet on your hand and then she will kiss your hand, all of that so in the end to ask you to pay for the bracelet; if you tell her you don't want the bracelet after she placed it on your hand she will become aggressive. Please be aware of her and don't get in her trap. The mosque is beautiful but I will rate it 3 stars because of the scammer lady from the first floor.

It’s such a peaceful place of worship with a very nice architecture, very beautifully designed and built and very peaceful.

Beautiful place, really atmospheric. Really worth a visit especially with a good guide. Be aware you will be asked to remove shoes and if female wear a headscarf and a long skirt to respect the conventions of the religion.

Wonderful place to visit, Manavgat Central Mosque has some magnificent architecture and a peaceful welcoming atmosphere.

Visited as part of a day trip to Managavet. Well worth a visit. Absolutely stunning.

Stunning place to visit

The Manavgat waterfalls are a wonderful sight you should definitely see when you’re in the area around. Not the biggest ones and not the most impressive you’ll see, but definitely worth seeing. You can buy some cheap souvenirs in the shops nearby and enjoy a cold or hot tea or coffee.

Really nice place to chill out with plenty of seating in the cafe areas. Water was a little on the high level due to the recent rainfall.

Nice pit stop as a part of a bigger tour, i would not say its a destination to stay all day.It will take about 15mins to look about and take pics.

Nothing to see to be honest. If you plan to buy the trip, don't do it. Choose many other nice places.

Can't complain about the value for money to see the falls (30TL, 0.8€), but I don't agree where they charge you to go in and then charge you (0.5€) to use the toilet!!

Lovely place hidden away. Pennies to get in and little market inside to. You do have to pay to use toilets. Well worth a vist

Manavgat Waterfall is a breathtaking natural attraction that captivates visitors with its beauty and tranquility. The sound of the water crashing into the river below adds to the serene ambiance, making it a perfect spot to relax and connect with nature. You can enjoy several amenities around the waterfall, including cafes and restaurants that serve delicious Turkish cuisine and provide excellent views of the falls. Stalls selling souvenirs and local crafts add a touch of culture and shopping opportunities for tourists. You must-see attraction to visiting the Antalya turkey.

I really loved visiting this historical place in person. Full of so many things to see

A place full of history make sure you try to find a local guide in the ruines he will help you out with the historical things around you a found a guy named Suleman very friendly chap

A lot of ancient history. Must see. Whole Side old town part is beautiful and shouldn’t be skipped during your Turkey trip!

Larger and lower temple in this site. The columns are from the temple of Apollo Not Athena, so ignore all the other pics with the other reviews

Great to see and learn about the history of where Old Side is built.

Outstanding beauty. No real walkways created by man since, so careful with your footing.

If it is True it seems how idiots are many in Turkey 's goverment. A Global historical place like the temple of Athena, you can not make it bar or anything else. Stop destroying monuments of other civilazations only because they are not turkish. These places bring you the money you want to cause more wars around.

Very nice ruins, lots of history, and if your lucky archaeologists will be doing live digs in the area

I enjoyed photographing and exploring the ancient architecture

Treasure trove of history ! It was quiet and not busy, definitely worth a visit for all those that love going back in time. A chance to take some amazing photos too!

Renovation/preservation work in progress by the looks of it. But impressive as it is.

Nothing to see here.

But its not men temple it is demether’s temple

(Translated by Google) Estimated to have been built in the 5th century BC, it was built in the name of the Anatolian Moon God Men and is known as the center of the Men Belief. It is in the shape of a half moon in the ancient city of Side. It was renovated during the Alexander the Great and Roman Periods, and today, new restorations have been made and it has become more beautiful. A beautiful destination. (Original) M.Ö 5.Yüzyılda Yapıldığı Tahmin Edilen Anadolu Ay Tanrısı Men Adına Yaptırılmış Men İnanışının Merkezi Olarak Biliniyor . Side Antik Kent içinde Yarım Ay Şeklindedir . Büyük İskender Ve Roma Dönemlerinde Yenilenmiş Günümüzdede Yeni Restorasyonlar Yapılıp Daha Güzel bir Hal Alıyor . Güzel bir Destinasyon .

No ticket required as it's visible from the road. Currently having restoration work done so some views are blocked by equipment and vehicles. Must have been an amazing sight way back in time, a huge lump of a fountain monument in an arid area.

The Anitsal Çeşme, also known as the Nymphaeum, is a monumental fountain located in the ancient city of Side, Turkey. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, this grand structure served both decorative and practical purposes, providing water to the city’s inhabitants and honoring the nymphs of Roman mythology. The Nymphaeum was a symbol of the prosperity of Side during Roman rule. This large fountain is characterized by its imposing three-story design, originally adorned with columns, statues, and intricate carvings. Though partially ruined today, it remains an impressive sight and one of the most significant monuments in Side, reflecting the city's ancient grandeur and architectural sophistication. Situated near the main entrance of the ancient city, the Nymphaeum is an essential stop for visitors interested in Roman urban planning and hydraulic engineering. I find it incredibly fortunate to have such a well-preserved ancient city from the 7th century BC, which can be viewed from such close proximity. This gem should not be missed.

Absolutely loved visiting this place, taking a look at a history long past and slowly being preserved for future generations to also enjoy Turkeys 🇹🇷 history. I also enjoyed the fact that you were able to see historical sites preserved under foot (glass floors) amongst modern day buildings selling souvenirs, trinkets and restaurants. The harbour is a welcome sight too with a small selection of restaurants and bars overlooking the boats and sea, just a beautiful place well worth a visit.

Whilst visiting Side in Turkey I wondered around a park near to the entrance of the Roma site.

Great area to explore the ruins! Plenty to explore and learn about the history! It was amazing to see how they are restoring the ruins sympathetically, whilst developing the area for tourism!

If you stay in a hotel near Side , For 1€ you can get here by a Dolmus. Also they take you back for the same price. The place it self is crowded with turists. Going offroad is recomended if you want to discover the real ruins. Definitly worth visiting. And a reminder: Bring water!! Or at least a few € to buy some drinks.

Wonderful to see the remains of the ruins of a grand Roman fountain dated back to 2nd century BCE. It is located in the ancient city of Side, Turkey.

The parliament blue color in the waterfall side, view is really great. We didn't try rafting but one of the guys served us with his boat for a quick tour. I swam in the water, i felt my legs was frozen but after several times my body was more familiar with that cold water and with 36-40 degrees of Antalya's weather. Here is a place that you must see and experience it for cooling all of your cells. If you like rafting than you can join any of the groups for 6-8 km water trip

Amazing views, we did rafting for 40€ (2 people) although at first the local guy on motorcycle asked for 100€ lol

Köprülü Canyon National Park is an absolute gem! The natural beauty is breathtaking, with stunning views of the canyon, crystal-clear river, and lush green surroundings. The park offers plenty of outdoor activities like rafting, hiking, and exploring the ancient Roman bridge. It’s a perfect spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A must-visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Turkey’s natural landscape!

A place worth visiting! Beware of local pushy pseudo-guides on motorcycles.

the place is magnificent where you can see the canyon and the high mountains around. it’s very beautiful and narrow but just any medium size car can pass over the bridge. you feel you are in the middle of nature with the clear waterfall water and green mountains.there are not any restrooms as you are in the middle of nature but there are lots of restaurants and cafes in the area.

It is really beautiful. There is the bridge you see while crossing nice clean water of the river and then lots of spectacular views on the way up to see the canyon. You get a nice view of the Taurus mountain and on the topnice base-camp and georgeus view of the canyon. 😍And a lot of plastic bottles everywhere 🤦‍♀️

This place is absolutely incredible. The views are so picturesque. However BEWARE of the temperature of the water we certainly did not realise how cold it would be so that was a total shock, but we are fans of an ice bath which was pretty much on par, and I certainly aint over exaggerating when I say that 🥶❄️. We drove ourselves to the Canyon with a rental, we were skeptical because of some reviews however we found it fine and we had a four year old with us. Following from other peoples reviews, there is a lot of kayaking, boat trips and 4x4s roaming around making noise which can be annoying but hey, people just want fun so if you can't beat them join them. You do get approached by individuals offering kayaking or boat trips but we politely said no and they didn't continue to hound us once they asked and were turned away. In fact some were polite and pointed out places for us to check out. I would definitely recommend. Also be aware of rocks falling!! Unsure whether people threw them or whether it was the mountain but regardless be very careful.

Very nice walk through the ancient city. You can see all the history in the ruins that are still standing. And it looks even better as it ends at the apollen temple literally on the sea edge so the view out to sea is beautiful especially as the sun sets. Highly recommend if your in that part of turkey

Definitely recommend a visit. Loads of history to see and shopping. Very good site, you have local buses that terminate there, loads of taxis. The place have a lot of restaurants and is well maintained. The government is now trying to rebuild the city into what it was.

Wonderful place to visit. There is so much to see without paying for the museum and walking trail. However, these are worth paying the [approx] £15 for. Unfortunately, the theatre is closed for repairs/renovation but this cannot be helped. An absolute playground for history lovers.

Although the site was under construction and I couldn’t go inside, the grandeur of Side was still unmistakable. The towering remains of the amphitheater—or perhaps it’s better to call it an arena—stand at the center, a testament to the city's once-thriving past. You don’t need to see every stone up close to feel the weight of history here. Instead of focusing solely on the preservation of each ruin, why not take an hour to an hour and a half to stroll through the ancient city? Walk slowly, take photos, and truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere. The city is just the right size to explore at a leisurely pace, allowing you to capture not only the sights but also the deeper sense of what life might have been like centuries ago. Sometimes, the best way to appreciate history is not through meticulous observation but by letting your heart and mind wander through the remnants of a world long gone. Side offers that rare opportunity—to not just see history, but to feel it, in every step along its ancient streets.

Lovely old town with plenty of old ruins. Lots of shops and cafes, restaurants etc Public WC's as well. Beautiful views looking out to see. Plenty of beautiful cats too!

Side is a definite place to visit, all the typical ships you'd expect and a surprisingly interesting beach promenade with large good value shops built under the towns upper layers. Plenty of work going on to the ancient buildings which I'm certain will be even more impressive in a few years time.

Went for a day out with the kids bit of sight seeing and bit of shopping and food. Fantastic place about 15 minutes in taxi from hotel. The sights were great to walk around and view plus has lovely bars/restaurants which served great cold drinks and snacks which helps when its hot outside. Plenty of little shops to look in and they didn't once try and drag you in or pester you to do so. So relaxing day out and you don't have to pay to view 90% of sights. Lots more to see than just what's in the pictures

Lovely restored old arched bridge, its quite unique as its dog legged and not straight over the river. They have done a great job of the restoration. It's just a shame that there is so much rubbish, glass and plastic bottles on the floor, it need tidy. Also some one has been lighting fires on the bridge and around the bridge which is a mess. Place needs looking after.

Historical Roman bridge looks wonderful.

Beautiful functioning Bridge. Great views and not crowded with tourists. Worth a stop to just take some photos and soak in the view.

Good histroic site, you should make a 5 min stop while on your way to Aspendos Ancient Ruins. However there isnt much axplanation, but a really nice view nevertheless

Very serene and calm watched the locals fishing with a rod and conical net 🤔

Beautiful bridge with amazing views of the river. Unfortunately it was raining when we got there so couldn’t spend much time there.

Lots of graffiti. It's been redone. Nice place to have tea or picnic

The impressive ruins of this beautiful Greco-Roman monuments gives to this town an unique, magical and very picturesque appearance. It is a must to visit if you are around

A bit disappointing as a lot of the site is covered over for renovation. What you can see has a busy road running under it.

An old Roman arch just standing on a regular street — you can drive trough it in a car. Fantastic emotion! (though, sadly, Side suffers much from overtourism).

very historic site in side Turkey

Beautiful ancient ruins, near both beaches and the old town. (Part of the old town.) Worth the stroll!❤️

One of the most picturesque antique monuments that I've seen (and it was a lot)

Walked passed this and it’s incredible to see

Compared to other zoos and animal experiences I've had, I have got to say this is the best one yet. Ignoring all the other reviews, booking direct has saved us a lot on cost and allowed us (family of 5) extra time with the lion cubs! Paid roughly €270 including animal feed. Animals all seemed happy, can't fault the staff at all. They all speak brilliant English, and the female member of staff (Didn't get her name) went above and beyond answering all our questions about all the animals. Overall, had a lovely time here. Played with lion cubs, experienced things I will likely not get to experience again. Thanks so much to the wonderful team!

I give this place 0 stars if I could, absolutely shocking the animal cruelty in this place was disgusting. 9 lions in one small enclosure, stagnant water everywhere the monkey enclosure well my son was pointing at the monkey the monkey grabbed my sons hand and pulled it into the cage and then BIT HIM. The place is falling apart NOT WORTH THE MONEY ABSOLUTELY APPALLED DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!! Half the animals in the aquarium part were dead and just left in the tanks. My kids were traumatised animals in the tank pics are animals that are DEAD. The monkey pulling on my sons hand 🤬 every thing was so dirty the bears never had any drinking water and one of them just sat there in the same spot for 20 mins Sea lion show water was GREEN , a pond in the middle of the place stagnant and smelt like sewage broken animal enclosures.

First off, this is Turkey and its hot. Secondly, this part of the world is still underdeveloped, compared to western europe. Forget the bad reviews, many zoos are in a much worse state, than this. I can assure you that. We paid £29 GBP for entry and for what you have on offer, i believe its worth the money. You can get up close to Chickens, Goat, Deer, Monkeys, Parrots, Iguanas, Tigers, Bears, Rabbits, Wolves and Lions. You can touch the majority of the above, bar the Tigers and Bear. The adolescent Lions are kept away from the main pride and they sleep close to the fence edge. They are easily accessible to touch their paws or bodies, through the fence. Fingers only, of course. Now the part we all go for. Interaction with the cubs. We paid £8GBP for 15mins with 3 x 3 month old cubs. In a cage was my wife and I, with 2 handlers. We touched, held, played, with cubs. Took photos and Videos, while the handlers also used our phones, to record and take photos. It was a truly amazing experience. Now let me put the price into context. You pay overall, roughly £40/€40 each as adults to enter a small zoo and get 15 minutes, personally to handle lion cubs. In other places of the world, you will pay upwards of £100/€100 each, just to have 5 minutes with the cubs. That is without paying the entry fee on top. This attraction may only last 2 hours, but for £40/€40, you are getting a once in a lifetime experience. Well worth the money

So firstly price , as can see In photos the price is really expensive for what it is comparing to prices in the UK for zoos , The tour for the park just felt rushed you are walked around with the guide as a one big group. Some of the enclosures absolutely reeked, and obviously where to small for the animals in there Also the pictures with the baby cubs are in a little pen which you are rushed into when first arrive only adults can hold the cubs so if think children would be allowed they are not just incase your little ones are looking forward to it. Also I got bit while holding the lion Sea lion show was average , half way through the show the sea lion probably had enough and just started swimming around which resulted in the sea lion getting a tap on the head by the trainer. Then after you get to go into a bigger pen where all the lions cubs , some where quiet aggressive and just wanted to be left alone one bit a woman’s skirt and had to be removed but as you can imagine these are wild animals not pets , so be cautious with little children , Then after finished you have 30 mins to walk around the zoo before transport leaves It’s all rushed around from start to finish it’s as your leaving another group are arriving , you can not spend your own amount of time there unless you have own transport and can leave at own will. I would say if you want to stroke and hold a baby lion cub which is a experience itself go visit but be warned it’s all not what you expect it to be

Me and my family visited here. Yea it was a once in a life time experience and we did enjoy the sea lion show and meeting the lion cubs however everything seemed rushed and payed extra for everything. The reason for the low star is due to the conditions the lions are in. There were I think 10 teen lions in one small pen. We are from England and visit a zoo close to our house where the animals are completely fre. Dogs locked in cages which we were told they use the dogs to train the lion cubs which I understand I just do not agree on them being locked up. I understand some people would say shouldn’t have gone then. But we were brought the tickets as a gift and couldn’t really leave as we had a transfer. But if you are okay with animals being in small cages and not being feed well enough (due to how skinny and how hungry there were when we got to feed them) then it’s a nice little zoo to visit. I will not be going back.

We visited the land of lions a few days ago and wow it was amazing!! We booked directly via the land of lions Facebook group ensuring that we got the best package deal, all the information we needed and our transport was included. We were picked up from our hotel at 8am by the friendly driver who had a big smile on his face. We were the first pick up as our hotel was very far away. On the way to the land of lions, we had another 2 stops to collect visitors and we met some lovely family’s. On arrival we were greeted by the staff and allowed some time to go to the toilet before the tour starts, there was a play park for children and there was animals for us to look at. Everyone was happy and excited at this point. We gave our payment and purchased some animal feed before the tour began. It was time for the tour to start, everyone stood up and began to follow Rick, the very friendly tour guide. First we met the 1 year old lions and this was so magical. They were well looked after and very friendly. We went onto the reptile house were there was fish, spiders, lizards, snakes etc. All the children on our tour were smiling and really enjoying themselves. We went outside and fed deer, goats and there was even bunny’s!! The next stop was the Lions!!🦁 here we got to see them closer then I've ever been able to in any other zoo, we paid an additional amount to feed the lions which was incredible and definitely worth it! There was time for each family to do this meaning that no one else was in their photos which made it better. We gave them our mobile phones and we had so many photos and videos taken. This wait wasn’t long at all as the other family’s could watch and still take photos with the lions. Once you had your turn, you could carry on to the next part of the tour where you could see tigers, bears, monkeys, horses, wolves, goats. You could stop and pet/ feed/ take photos of some of the animals without being rushed. We then reached a cafe/ seating area were there was again friendly staff all eager to help. Here you could purchase snacks, ice cream, drinks. There was a free train ride around the park for children, which the staff then put on again as the children loved it so much. There was a trampoline for children, glitter tattoos and not too far, baby goats!! Family’s were taken one by one to meet the baby lions as not to overwhelm them but to also allow time for photos. This moment was so magical, I can’t even put it into words. The baby lions were so calm and cuddly. We were invited to watch a sea lion show and wow, the bond between the trainer and the sea lions was so special. THE BEST SEA LION SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN!! There was so much talent and everyone was so happy, I’d recommend a seat at the front! After the show you could go take photos with the sea lion for an additional fee although worth every penny! This was then your free time, you could now have a wonder around the park on your own, go to the cafe, hold the baby goats again, go feed the monkeys, or just have a sit down. The staff ensured to confirm with everyone that they had met the baby lions to make sure no one had missed out. Eventually we made it back to our hotel around 2pm but it’s a day we will never forget! Everyone left happy and it was so worth the money we had paid. Over all the day was amazing, it was the best tour of our trip and memories made for a life time. I would definitely recommend the photo package. Thank you to all the staff for being nice and helping to make this wonderful day for us. They anaimals are happy and well looked after. They have incredible bonds with the staff. We will definitely be doing this trip again on our next time in Antalya!

I had a great time at Land of Lions and made so many incredible memories! I would describe this place as small but mighty, the venue maybe small but it packs a punch! I have never been so close to wild animals before and it truly was a magical place! Rick Allen was a fantastic host, he also went over and above to get us to the venue despite staying an hour away, and I truly appreciate everything he did to make our day special!

an interesting place, but it has hardly been preserved. There was only one ruin left in poor condition. but from here you can see an incredibly beautiful view of the mountains, so it’s 100% worth visiting if you’re suddenly going to the waterfall. From the waterfall it’s literally a 10-minute drive to this city.

Amazing ruins of the old city Lyrbe or Seleukeia, from the 3rd century BC, on the top of the hills surrounding Manavgat city. The road is only accesible by car, not by bus and the ruins are not taken care of, but besides the agora, city walls, ruins of basilicas, temples and public baths, there are old stones in regular forms spreaded over a much extended area, including the ruins of o mighty aquduct down, in the valley.

Such a beautiful place of ancient history. Felt amazing to visit. Not complicated to find using navigation. Worth the visit

Excellent site to visit, free fairly easy walking access to most of it. We were alone for most of our visit. Well preserved Agora and surrounding buildings, it’s lack of over restoration made it the charming of all our visits. Highly recommended

This was once a beautiful place to visit, set among a pine forest. Alas after a fire damaged some of the trees, the authorities decided to cut down the entire forest. What was an atmospheric setting with a charming walk through the shade of the woods to explore the various ruins has now been transformed into something more like a wasteland. The main site, the agora, is picturesque and still worth exploring but the rest of the site is unattractive and there is nothing to encourage you to explore further simply because it all looks so desolate. Hopefully young trees will grow back but it will be years before the site regains it's atmospheric quality. A great shame...

I loved it, very calm, old ruins on a hillside overgrown by a forest. One can feel the history of the ages, it is a very nice experience to walk amongst the untouched remains, not at all what I expected when reading about it.

Scholars don't know much about Lyrbe, which they for a long time confusedly named Seleukeia. a town from Hellenistic and then Roman periods. There's no fence, museum or facility here; it's just ruins free to explore in the forest, some of which surprisingly well preserved in particular the agora and cisterns. Not the beaten track and really well worth a visit.

Absolutely nothing special.

(Translated by Google) Tip right up front for the hotel guests of the bunker beds. Jog along the beach to the old town early in the morning: not a soul and great light on the ancient cities for beautiful pictures. These ruins were dedicated to the goddess of fate - Tyche. The reconstruction is in full swing and is uncovering the temple piece by piece. (Original) Tipp gleich vorneweg für die Hotelgäste der Bettenbunker. Joggt früh morgens am Strand entlang zur Altstadt: keine Menschenseele und tolles Licht auf die antiken Städten für schöne Bilder. Diese Ruinen waren der Göttin des Schicksals-Tyche- gewidmet. Die Rekunstruktion ist im vollen Gange und legt Stück für Stück den Tempel frei.

(Translated by Google) Even passing by it is beautiful. During our visit to Side, it was a closed excavation area. You should not pass by without seeing the wonderful sea and history around it. You can also swim in the sea. It is very hot in the summer, but it is a wonderful place. The Temple of Apollo is a must see. (Original) Önünden geçmesi bile guzel Side ziyaretimizde kapalı kazı alanıydı etrafı mukemmel deniz ve tarih görmeden geçilmemeli denizede girebilirsiniz yazın çok sıcak ama mukemmel yerler Apollon tapınağı muhakkak görmeli.

(Translated by Google) Perfect places, places you won't regret going to. (Original) Mükemmel yerler gittiginize pişman olmayacağınız yerler.

(Translated by Google) An extraordinary and impressive temple. Unfortunately, it cannot be seen closely as the excavation team's work continues. Although it is known that the work progresses slowly due to the nature of the excavations, a solution can be found to see this beautiful and unique temple more closely. The round planned (monopteros) temple of the goddess Tykhe is located in the agora54. While the temple was deployed, the agora It was built slightly offset from the center to the southwest, rather than right in the centre. Here, when the temple-agora relationship is examined in detail, it is seen that the agora was planned together with the theater. Perhaps the temple was positioned in the initial planning, but later due to changes made in the plan, the temple had to shift from the axis of the agora. Another possibility is that, when the foundation surveys of the building were carried out, it was determined that the most suitable ground for the temple was in this part of the agora. Coin depictions of the goddess are in the form of the Tykh of Antioch sitting inside a round-planned temple. For this reason, goddess worship must have been brought to the city during the Seleucid rule. The cult of Tykhe must have been widely adopted during the Roman Period, as it continued the Hellenistic tradition. Quote: Hüseyin Sabri Alanyalı (Original) Olağanüstü ve etkileyici bir tapınak. Kazı ekibinin çalışmaları devam ettiği için ne yazık ki yakından görülemiyor. Her ne kadar kazı çalışmalarının doğası gereği çalışmaların yavaş ilerlediği bilinse de, bu güzellikte ve eşsiz bir tapınağın daha yakından görülmesi için bir çözüm üretilebilir. Tanrıça Tykhe’nin yuvarlak planlı (monopteros) tapınağı agora içerisinde yer alır54. Tapınak konuşlandırılırken agoranın tam merkezi yerine, merkezden biraz gü- neybatıya kaydırılmış şekilde inşa edilmiştir. Burada, tapınak-agora ilişkisi detaylı bir şekilde incelendiğinde agoranın tiyatroyla birlikte planlandığı görülmektedir. Belki de ilk planlamada tapınak konuş- landırılmış, daha sonra planda yapılan değişiklikler nedeniyle tapınak agoranın ekseninden kaymak zorunda kalmıştır. Diğer bir olasılıksa, yapının temel etütleri yapıldığında tapınak için en uygun zemi- nin agoranın bu kesiminde olduğunun tespit edilmiş olmasıdır. Tanrıçaya ait sikke betimleri yuvarlak planlı bir tapınağın içinde oturan Antiokheia Tykhesi şeklindedir. Bu nedenle tanrıçaya tapınımın Seleukoslar egemenliği sı- rasında kente getirilmiş olması gerekir. Roma Döneminde de Tykhe kültü çok benimsenmiş olmalı ki, Hellenistik geleneği devam ettirir niteliktedir. Alıntı: Hüseyin Sabri Alanyalı

(Translated by Google) The ruins of the Tyche Temple, once created by the Greeks (Tyche is the goddess of fate in Greek mythology), right next to the ancient theater in the old town of Side. In the evening the temple ruins are beautifully illuminated. Here an impressive building from a bygone era has been beautifully reconstructed. (Original) Die Ruinen des einst von den Griechen geschaffenen Tyche Tempels (Tyche ist in der griechischen Mythologie die Göttin des Schicksals) gleich neben dem antiken Theater in der Altstadt von Side. Am Abend ist die Tempelruine schön beleuchtet. Hier wurde ein beeindruckendes Gebäude aus vergangener Zeit wunderschön rekonstruiert.

(Translated by Google) Charming but surrounded by fences.. Never-ending restoration, I guess. It has a different architecture than others. It's right next to the entrance gate to Side. There is history everywhere here. I recommend that you travel with comfortable shoes. (Original) Büyüleyici fakat etrafı çitlerle çevrili.. Bitmeyen restorasyon sanırım. Yapı olarak diğerlerinden farklı bir mimariye sahip. Side'ye giriş kapısının orada. Burada her yer buram buram tarih. Rahat ayakkabı ile gezmenizi tavsiye ederim.

Beautiful place Lots of photo opportunities

Perfect place for active traveller and also nature lover. One can use climbing park and also book trekking and mountain bike tours. The place offers private tours, too.

Best of the best in Manavgat adventure Park, nice friendly, family atmosphere. Highlight is the zip line over the water

Nice and cool

I was very sorry to be damaged in the fire in this area

Fantastic zip line area

We had an amazing time!!

Very expensive, not worth the money! Just tried a few slides and left.. Kids might enjoy better. I've seen better with this amount of money. safety: -slippery ground is very dangerous. -no one to instruct ride safety manners +safety lockers included to overall price +at least there were staff that controlled when to slide +life guard +slides seemed to be in good condition even though some of them leaked resources: -not enough one person sliding rings, we had to wait for them -slides were closed about +30minutes from said time they would open! (They were closed in the middle of the day but opened late) +lines were not too long Overall look: -broken sliding rings/donuts laying around the area -nobody seemed to use showers since the floor wasn't wet in the showers, pool water had crumbs and dirt floating in them -dirty at the sunbed areas -just one pool -small place +restaurant in the area +sunbeds with shadows

You get what you pay for, not a lot of slides, €130 for 6 of us. Slides closed one hour for lunch 1pm. Load up your wrist band to shop at the restaurants and snack bars, refund given if you have any credit left

This was a good day out and definitely kept me entertained for 6+ hours. All the sunbeds are sheltered from the sun, the main pool was very clean and had a warm temp compared to your average pool. At the time of buying, it was just under €30 per person so it was a good value for money. The quality and quantity of food was good but it did take about 30 mins to get it at peak time (I will also leave as a side note that you CANNOT take your own food in, they do security check your bags for food). I only gave this 4 stars and not 5 stars because the foot bath at the bottom of all the slides step was not cleaned out once and towards the end of the day, you couldn't see the bottom of it. However all together, the actual slides were perfect for lots of fun and accessible for those who don't particularly enjoy fast-paced slides but it also accommodated for those adrenaline junkies with slides like the King Cobra slide.

Nice place to spend a day while in the area, but not sure if it’s worth a long ride. Reasonable price (400 liras for adult), fun slides for the little ones. Parking lot is tiny, be ready to park far away. WCs are dirty throughout the day. The lines for the slides are too big, and overall area is pretty small

Family friendly water park, god prices, if you have small kids and don’t like to run after them then this is the place for you.

I visited Aquajoy water park in Turkey and had an incredibly disappointing experience. The park is in desperate need of renovation, with a dated appearance that is far from inviting. To make matters worse, their pricing strategy is beyond frustrating. Initially, they attempted to charge us an exorbitant 900 TL for adults and 750 TL for each child. After protesting, they miraculously lowered the prices to 750 TL and 500 TL, showing a lack of transparency and consistency. The overall atmosphere of the park was far from enjoyable. The pool's sloped entrance and exit were not only slippery but also contributed to the overwhelming crowding issue. It felt like the park was a magnet for local troublemakers and opportunists, leaving us on constant guard to protect our belongings. If you decide to brave this place, be prepared for what I can only describe as an unsettling environment. The long queue times for the slides were frustrating, and the sorry state of the inflatable rings further added to the disappointment. Many of them were deflated and strewn about, creating an eyesore and a clear lack of maintenance. All in all, I strongly advise against visiting Aquajoy water park. The negative aspects of this experience far outweigh any potential enjoyment, and there are surely better options available for a pleasant water park outing.

Plenty to do for all of the family and doesn't cost the world either. Fun day was had by all. Just be careful of the pool as the floor on the bottom is extremely slippy especially the shallow slope into the pool.

It's wonderful and interesting to see. Staff are so friendly and took a lots of photos for us. Thanks

Awesome experience very kind staff

As a family a great moment out! Nice pictures with help of a guide. Nice and funny moment. Not to big, in essence only 4 rooms so in less then 20min you're out. Friendly and helpfull staff!

Funny place. Nothing very special but worth visiting even only for fun pictures 🤣

Very good crasy Fanny house. Come on and visit this house

It was funny place with good pictures:) owner is such a nice person, must visit :)

We went after reading some of the reviews, but if you want my opinion don't waste your time. We were ripped of and paid 300 liras for 2 adults , 2 small children. The tour only took 5 minutes, I don't know how some people have written 45 minutes because that is a lie! save your money and take pictures in your house than flip them over would be so much better!

Beware of over friendly locals! The only reason I'm rating low is because we were forced to pay some local "guide" £20, he had a friend waiting for us in one of the hospital rooms. Watch out for the old guy. He was touchy with my partner and he's not that friendly when it comes to the end of his tour. Aggressive is an understatement, we didn't report it to the police because all we wanted to do was get back to the hotel. It spoiled our day and upset us both.

A Place with a lot of history. It's a must see.

Description: The building, currently identified by many researchers as a Byzantine hospital, was built during the 6th century AD. There are two main arguments suggesting the function of this building. Firstly, it is confirmed by the written source that emperor Justinian initiated the construction of a hospital in Pamphylia, and a healer named Kosma was supposed to be working in this hospital. However, the exact location of this building has not been specified and thus it is plausible to assume that it was built in Side. The second argument comes from the projects of hospitals built in later times by the Seljuk architects. They were constructed on a very similar plan and thus one may argue that the hospital in Side was used as an example.

Beware of fake archeologist/guide approaching you. Do not follow him! Will try to scam you out of money and get aggresive on refusal. Reading other comments seems to be going on for years, local police should seriously do something about it.

Incredible how much is still standing of this building.

A beautiful site for historical lovers.

Beautiful, historic place.

Such a pretty please

(Translated by Google) It is located next to the river in the lower neighborhood. They made a pocket on the side of the road for the vehicle. You can enter with a Manavgat municipality card. External input is not accepted. Local clothes and tools are included. There's no need to stop by just for this place. You can stop by if you're on the road. Instead of visiting the museum, I recommend you to go to the bridge above it and enjoy the view. (Original) Aşağı mahallede nehrin yanında yer almaktadır. Araç için yolun kenarına cep yapmışlar. Manavgat belediyesi kartı ile giriş yapılabiliyor. Harici giriş kabul edilmiyor. Yöresel kıyafetler, araç gereçler yer almaktadır. Sırf burası için uğranılmaya gerek yok. Yol üstü ise uğranabilir. Müzeyi gezeceğinize üstünde yer alan köprüye çıkıp manzaranın tadını çıkarmanızı tavsiye ederim.

(Translated by Google) It was nice, but the explanation was missing and some items were squeezed into a small area. Nothing was missing. I wish there were more things related to Yoruk culture, such as pots and pans, agricultural tools, etc. I loved the doors, I couldn't get into the audio presentation room, next time I hope.. (Original) Güzeldi yalnız açıklama eksik ve bazı eşyalar küçük bir alana sıkıştırılmış eksik şey yok Yörük kültürü ile ilgili kap kacak, tarım aletleri vb şeyler daha fazla olsaydı keşke kapılara bayıldım sesli tanıtım odasına giremedim bir dahaki sefere inşallah..

(Translated by Google) Entrance from an adult 15 tl. They passed by so many times, but in vain. I recommend visiting, especially early in the morning while it's cold outside 😁 warmed up and saw something new. (Original) Вхід з дорослого 15 тл. Стільки раз проходили повз, а дарма. Рекомендую відвідати, особливо зара поки холодно на дворі 😁 погрівся і щось нове побачив.

(Translated by Google) It is an enjoyable museum where you are greeted with a smile and prepared with many details in mind. After your visit, do not forget to enjoy your coffee overlooking the Manavgat River and buy souvenirs handmade by local ladies. (Original) Güler yüzle karşılandığınız, pek çok ayrıntı düşünülerek hazırlanmış keyifli bir müze. Ziyaretinizden sonra Manavgat Irmağı'na karşı kahve keyfi yapmayı ve yerli hanımların el emeğiyle hazırladığı hediyeliklerden almayı ihmal etmeyin.

(Translated by Google) * The gem inside is a little obvious from the outside, but be sure to visit to see it. There is a great effort with very meticulous work. * Open to everyone free of charge, but they will switch to a ticket system after a certain period of time * Inside, Manavgat's traditions and customs are explained step by step through markets. * Kept very clean * I won't explain everything here, see for yourself, you will understand better. (Original) * Dışarıdan içerideki cevher biraz belli oluyor ama bunu görmek için mutlaka ziyaret edin. Çok titiz bir çalışmayla harika bir emek var ortada * Ücretsiz olarak herkese açık ama belli bir süre sonra bilet sistemine geçecekler * İçeride aşama aşama Manavgat gelenek ve göreneklerin marketleri yapılarak anlatılmış. * Çok temiz bir tutulmuş * Burada her şeyi anlatmayayım, kendiniz görün daha iyi anlamış olursunuz.

(Translated by Google) It is very well thought out, it wouldn't be wrong to call it Manavgat's ethnography museum... the only thing missing is that there should be a gastronomy museum next to it... It's a special beauty to stop by after a river trip... the boats on the river are very original... (Original) Çok güzel düşünülmüş, Manavgat’ın etnografya müzesi dense yanlış olmaz... tek eksiği yanına bir gastronomi müzesi olması gerekir... nehirden gezi sonrası uğramakta ayrı bir güzellik oluyor... nehirdeki tekneler çok orijinal...

A beautiful small authentic museum about the life of Yoruks, the Turkish nomads lived in Anatolia back in time. You can see their tents, the things they use for living, cooking, making stuff etc.. There is no entrance fee. So it's free. (October 2021)

it's a small but nice place

Very neat, clean, well organized place and helpful staff with great smile (:

A nice ethnographic museum about local Turkic nomads.

(Translated by Google) Cute, small and free museum. Very quiet, we were the only ones. Had a private tour from a Yörük woman. Using Turkish hands and feet with the help of Google translate, I still managed to learn a lot. The collection mainly consists of utensils and clothing. There are a number of tents outside. Not a museum to make a big detour for, but if you are in the area, drop in. Just wonderful to get away from mass tourism. (Original) Kneuterig, klein en gratis museum. Heel rustig, we waren de enigen. Privé rondleiding gehad van een Yörük-vrouw. Met handen en voeten Turks met hulp van Google vertaal toch nog heel wat te weten gekomen. De verzameling bestaat voornamelijk uit gebruiksvoorwerpen en kleding. Buiten staan nog een aantal tenten. Geen museum om een grote omweg voor te maken, maar ben je in de buurt, loop even binnen. Alleen al heerlijk om uit het massatoerisme weg te zijn.

(Translated by Google) Nice small museum. It shows the life of nomads. You can see it for free. We walked 90 minutes from the hotel. But it was worth it. It's a pity that buses run so rarely. (Original) Ładne nieduże muzeum. Pokazuje życie nomadów. Można zobaczyć za darmo. Z hotelu szliśmy 90 min. Ale było warto. Szkoda że busy jeżdżą tak rzadko.

(Translated by Google) If you are tired of the hotel, you can take a walk to the museum. It is small, free, but unfortunately there was nothing in the yurts (Original) Если устали от отеля, то можно прогуляться до музея. Он небольшой, бесплатный, но к сожалению в юртах ничего не было

I loved this small beach hidden from all the tourists. The entrance prices are very affordable and the atmosphere relaxing. You can hear the waves and enjoy the beach in a not so crowded area. It’s good for a little bit of snorkeling. Possibility to buy snacks and drinks. Shower available and dressing room. The sand could be a little bit more clean. This is a recommendation to all visitors: take your trash with you! For smokers: The sand is not your ashtray!

This beach is just in front of Side Beach Hotel. To access you have to go down some stairs. They have services and it is very well maintained. It is a beautiful and picturesque beach to relax in the sun or in the shade with fine sand, stones and water with perfect temperature. It is an spectacular and colorful scenery !

the best sand beach I ever seen in my life .crystal clean and warm water.The shower and dresser room is available highly recommended

Side beach is not layed out in a comfortable way..all the beds are crammed together like sardines, worst nightmare when it is hot!!! Also the sea here is very very rough..not one of my fav beaches in Turkey .. However the sunsets are absolutely glorious!!!!

Visited the private Arnor De Luxe beach via shuttle service and had a great time with my family. Wonderful view of the Mediterranean as expected and water sports prices were very reasonable and the staff at 'Beach boys water sports' were kind enough to offer us discounted rates for jet skiing since the holiday season is coming to an end. Only giving 4* as there were no lounger spaces available during the whole visit..

A tiny beach. Cost about 40 lira per person. The beach is not entirely clean. Crystal clear, warm water. Very nice service. Possibility to buy snacks and drinks.

I'd take off one star for the stony side but I won't. It's small and cozy, not crowded. I'd add some hooks in changing and shower cabins. The sandy half is good, not too deep. Feels safe cuz you can always touch the ground with your head still above water.

Historical place standing wild next to the shorter road back to Antalya from Ibradi.

Beautiful historic building by the side of the road, easy to access. Unfortunately, the building is in a state of disrepair, but this also does add to its appeal. There is no entry fee and the gates were open, but the back part looks like it might collapse at some point, so enter at ow risk. The way the afternoon sun shone through the little windows in the back was quite magical.

Abandoned place but nice to see it

(Translated by Google) Last year it was still open, but now it is unfortunately closed. You can only get to the building via a Turkish entrance (kicked down chain link fence). Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to view the inside. If you go anyway, please take a small or large feeder with you to the nice Kangal dog who usually lies in front of the bridge🙏. (Original) Letztes Jahr war es noch offen, jetzt ist es leider geschlossen. Man kommt nur noch über einen türkischen Eingang (niedergetretener Maschendrahtzaun) bis an das Gebäude heran. Von innen besichtigen ist leider nicht mehr möglich. Wer trotzdem hinfährt nimmt bitte der netten Kangalhündin die meistens vor der Brücke liegt einen kleinen oder großen Sattmacher mit🙏.

(Translated by Google) On our way to the Inn, our guide wanted us to see it and he did well, but the doors were closed and as far as we saw from the outside, he managed to stand up. Compared to many inns whose baths have collapsed next to them, the water supply is good, but in many places a lot of effort has been made to get water. I hope the doors will open soon (Original) Han Yolumuzun üzerinde rehberimiz görmemizi istedi iyi de etti ama kapılar kapalıydı dışarıdan gördüğümüz kadarıyla ayakta lalmayı başarmış. Yanında hamamı çökmüş bir çok hana göre konumu iyi su gendisi geliyor oysa çok yerde su için çok zahmetler çekilmiş. Umarım kısa zamanda kapıları açılır

(Translated by Google) It was a caravanserai on the trade route between Manavgat and Konya during the Seljuk period. It is marked as an ecotourism area and a hiking trail, but the gate is closed and you cannot go down to the side. (Original) Selçuklular döneminde Manavgat/Konya arası ticaret yolundaki bir kervansaraymış. Ekoturizm alanı ve yürüyüş parkuru olarak tabelamışlar, ancak kapısı kapalı yanına kadar inilmiyor..

(Translated by Google) CLOSED ☢️ Kargykhan Located on the north of the Kargy stream in the Beidygin quarter of Manavgat district in Antalya, Kargyhan is about 36 km. from the district center. Since there is no inscription, there is no precise information about the year of construction and the shape of Kargihan, according to the details reflected in its architectural style, it is dated to the Anatolian Seljuk sultan Giyasededdin Keyhusrev II, who was on the throne between 1236 and 1246. Kargihan is known to have been used as a caravanserai in Keşikbel Mevki on the old trade route connecting Central Anatolia and the Mediterranean region during the Roman, Seljuk and Byzantine periods. Kargihan, which has architectural similarities with Kirkgoz Khan in Doşemealt and Sharapsa Khan in Alanya, still retains its originality with 44 single rooms, a mosque, a guest hall, an underground hot water system, a bathhouse and commercial premises. Surrounded by thick walls, the inn, 46 meters wide and 50 meters high, consists of a rectangular enclosed section running from east to west in the northern part and enclosed and open spaces around a square open courtyard in the southern part. The rectangular closed part and the rooms on the western side of the courtyard are divided into two tiers by square piers. The main hall and other rooms are covered by a vault. There are ventilation shafts on the ceiling of all rooms. A crown gate in the center of the southern wall of the inn leads to the courtyard. The rectangular crown gate protruding from the walls of the building has a unique appearance. Kargikhan, taken under protection as an archaeological site of the first degree, was transferred to Manavgat Municipality for 36 years in 2021 by the lease method in exchange for renovation works. (Original) ЗАЧИНЕНО ☢️ Каргыхан Розташований на півночі потоку Каргы у кварталі Бейдігін району Манавгат в Анталії, Каргыхан знаходиться приблизно в 36 км. від районного центру. Оскільки немає жодного напису, немає точної інформації про рік побудови та форму Каргихану, згідно з деталями, відображеними в його архітектурному стилі, його датують анатолійським султаном-сельджуком Гіяседедіном Кейхюсревом II, який перебував на троні між 1236 і 1246 роками. Відомо, що Каргихан використовувався як караван-сарай у Кешикбелі Мевкі на старому торговому шляху, що з'єднував Центральну Анатолію та Середземноморський регіон у римський, сельджуцький та візантійський періоди. Каргихан, що має архітектурну схожість з Кіркгьоз Ханом у Дьошемеалті та Шарапса Ханом в Аланії, досі зберігає свою оригінальність з 44 одномісними кімнатами, мечеттю, гостьовим залом, підземною системою гарячого водопостачання, лазнею та комерційними приміщеннями. Оточена товстими стінами, корчма 46 метрів завширшки і 50 метрів заввишки складається з прямокутної закритої секції у напрямку зі сходу на захід у північній частині та закритих і відкритих приміщень навколо квадратного відкритого подвір'я у південній частині. Прямокутна закрита частина і кімнати на західній стороні двору розділені на два яруси квадратними пірсами. Головна зала та інші приміщення перекриті склепінням. На стелі всіх приміщень є вентиляційні шахти. На подвір'я ведуть коронні ворота в центрі південної стіни корчми. Прямокутна коронна брама, що виступає зі стін корпусу, має унікальний вигляд. Каргихан, взятий під охорону як археологічний об'єкт першого ступеня, був переданий муніципалітету Манавгат на 36 років у 2021 році методом оренди в обмін на ремонтні роботи.

Water isn't clean that much but It is Okay to swim

Really nice beach with high Waves

Very nice place i like

A Verry Good Resort

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large beach area with fine sand and smooth entry into the water. approx. 35 m distance to deep water a bit crowded in season

Clean, fine sandy public beach.

Turkish large beach sand and sun for every one😊🙂

Very nice

The date I was there is off season, so I cannot say how crowded will it be at summer. On march it has a fantastic sunset. You can even swim if you are used to swim in cold water.

I have lived and travelled to this area for about 15 years. When the AKP governed this area? This halk plaj was better. It was free and they had free drink machines. Now it's dirty, over crowded, juice and water machines have gone, and they want 5TL for to sit within this area. Rezillik.

Beautiful and clean beach. Nice soft sand and clear water 😊 Both our children and we enjoyed every day we spent there ☀🌴👙👒

The beach is ideal for a short and enjoyable swim. The shoreline is composed of fine sand, while the seabed is covered in pebbles. The waves were rather strong during our visit, but I personally found them exhilarating. The shore has a steep incline, leading to deep water quite quickly.

Went here on an a day trip was a really nice boat trip down the mangnavat River then out to sea. Pulled back up onto kleopatra beech (pebble beach) where they had sun loungers under cover and jet skis (€25 -10 mins) then back on the paradise boat for food then return back to our start point. Worth checking with the rep about drinks. Soft drinks where free but alcoholic where not.

A lot of boat tours come here. The beach is very average (a bit gravelly) and the river is a bit oily. It@s good if you want to jet ski with some of the cheapest prices around. If you do a boat trip here, it's a lot of fun jumping off the boat into the river

On pirate ship for several hours. Stop on dirty "Beach" for 30 minute swim break. Bathrooms extremely dirty. Person doing animations very an professional and rude. My opinion I would not do this trip again

One of the worst beach I ever had been. Sunbeds are broken wee restaurants are run-down looking. Not recommend it.

If you take a boat trip over Manavgat River, Kleopatra Beach is the final destination. The beach is nice and calm.

Between river and sea, full of sand and lack of shadow. If you like beeing alone, it's for you. The beach is nothing special.

(Translated by Google) We paid 500₺ for 1.5 hours for 2 people. Pile! Don't go. (Original) 2 kişi 1.5 saat için 500₺ hesap ödedik. Kazık! Sakın gitmeyin.

(Translated by Google) A very enjoyable place. We always stop by every year I come on holiday and have a great time. (Original) Çok çok keyifli bir mekan. Tatile geldiğim her sene muhakkak uğruyoruz ve keyifle vakit geçiriyoruz

(Translated by Google) There used to be very good and kind people. But there is no such thing right now, and the prices are very expensive. If we make the slightest noise or swear, they come and warn us. People come there to throw off their energy, but you encounter something like this. Especially, the prices are very expensive. And please consider what I said when you go to a place that has spoiled its quality ( 200 TL per hour) (Original) Eskiden baya kaliteli nazik insanlar vardı Ama şuan öle bir şey yok ayriyeten fiyatlar çok pahalı en ufak bir ses çıkarttığımız da ya da kufur ettiğinizde gelip uyariyolar..İnsanlar oraya enerjisini atmaya geliyor ama böle birşeyle karşılaşıyorsunuz.Ozellile fiyatlar çok pahalı.Ve kalitesini bozmuş bir yer giderken bu dediklerimi düşünün lütfen (saatlik 200 TL)

(Translated by Google) A little. It's a nice place if they're interested (Original) Biraz. İlgili olsalar güzel mekân

(Translated by Google) A place I've known for years. It is a place where you can enjoy food, football matches and PS games, and even just sit and sip your drink. Prices are reasonable for such a place. A business that has no equivalent in Manavgat. I definitely recommend it. Number one place. (Original) Yıllardır bildiğim bir yer. Yiyecekleri, maç ve PS keyfi hatta oturup keyifle içeceğinizi yudumlayabileceğiniz bir mekan. Fiyatları böyle bir mekan için uygun. Manavgat'ta muadili olmayan bir işletme. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim. On numara mekan.

(Translated by Google) Too overpriced!! We only played 3 rounds of 10 minutes and paid 60 TL. We didn't even sit for an hour and a half and the bill was 60 TL. It's 40 TL per hour, so go accordingly. (Original) Aşırı aşırı pahalı!! Sadece 10 dakikalık 3 el maç attık 60 tl hesap ödedik. Bir buçuk saat bile oturmadık 60 tl hesap çıktı Saati 40 tl ona göre gidin.

(Translated by Google) It has the worst service quality I have ever seen in my life, no game or anything else. On top of that, when we learned that there was no game, we wanted to leave and they asked us for 50TL for a place where we did not stay even for 5 minutes. (Original) hayatimda gördüğüm en kötü hizmet kalitesine sahip ne oyun var doğru düzgün ne başka bisey. üstüne üstlük oyun olmadığını öğrendiğimizde çıkmak istedik ve bizden 5dk bile durmadığımız bi yer için 50tl istediler.