Side from Belek is a day trip to an archaeological site with an ancient theatre and the temples of Apollo and Athena. The site is in Side Mahallesi, Manavgat, Antalya, and its coastal setting makes the ruins and harbour area part of the visit. Asteria Family Resort Belek is a base for the trip.
- Location: Side Mahallesi, Manavgat, Antalya
- Site hours: 08:00–17:00; the ticket office closes at 16:30
- Entry: MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens; an audio-guide service is available
- Combined ticket: Side Ancient Theatre and Side Museum, valid for 72 hours from first use
Why plan a Side day trip from Belek
Side pairs an archaeological site with coastal surroundings, giving you a day focused on ancient remains rather than a city itinerary.
The ancient theatre and the temples of Apollo and Athena are among the site’s main landmarks. If you are weighing another history-focused outing, planning a theatre visit to Aspendos gives you a different option from Belek.
The ancient city and harbour area
Side’s ancient theatre stands where the peninsula narrows, and its design combines a Hellenistic plan with Roman construction techniques. The lower seating rests against a slope, while vaults support the upper seating; the stage building has three storeys.
The theatre’s first-storey podium carries a frieze depicting episodes from the life of Dionysus from west to east, ending with the Gigantomachy. The temples of Apollo and Athena are also highlighted at the site, including Medusa reliefs on the temple. For a different day in the area, planning a city day in Antalya from Belek offers another itinerary.
How do you get from Belek to Side?
Minibuses for Side depart from Belek Bus Station, which you can reach from the front of Asteria Family Resort Belek.
Minibuses serve visitable places including Side, and bus journeys from Manavgat and Side coach stations increase with tourist numbers during summer. Departure and return times are not available here, so check the official site before you go for current travel details.
For another way to plan local transport, the Belek transport and day-trip guide covers getting around the area.
Entry, opening hours and visit timing
Side Örenyeri is at Side Mahallesi Liman Caddesi No:2, Manavgat / Antalya. It is open every day from 08:00 to 17:00, with the ticket office closing at 16:30. MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens, and an audio-guide service is available.
A combined ticket covers Side Ancient Theatre and Side Museum. It is valid for one person’s single entry and for 72 hours from first use.
Side Museum hours are reported as 08:30–19:00 to 08:30–21:00 daily; the Ministry brochure gives seasonal hours of 08:30–19:00 from 1 April to 1 October and 08:30–17:30 from 1 October to 1 April. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is Side Örenyeri?
It is at Side Mahallesi Liman Caddesi No:2, Manavgat / Antalya.
What are the opening hours for Side Örenyeri?
The site is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00, with the ticket office closing at 16:30.
Is there a combined ticket for the theatre and museum?
Yes. It covers Side Ancient Theatre and Side Museum, with one entry for one person and validity for 72 hours from first use.