Eastern Beach

Side


If you walk down Barbaros Caddesi, passing by the large State Agora ruin, you'll come to the lovely Eastern Beach, which is a prime spot of sand on which to throw down your beach towel. You can rent sunloungers and sunshades here for about ₺10 per day.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Side attractions

1. State Agora

0.06 MILES

These remnants of the state agora sit dramatically beside Side's eastern beach. An interpretive panel shows the two storeys of statues that once decorated…

2. Beach

0.13 MILES

This rather narrow strip of sand and pebbles is a lovely spot for sunbathing and swimming right in town.

3. Agora

0.17 MILES

Just east of Side's theatre and across the road from the museum are these agora remains, which once functioned as the ancient town's slave market.

4. Theatre

0.17 MILES

Built in the 2nd century AD, Side's spectacular theatre could seat up to 20,000 spectators and rivals the nearby theatre of Aspendos for sheer drama. Look…

5. Temple of Tyche

0.17 MILES

The ruined, circular-shaped Temple of Tyche is dedicated to the goddess of fortune.

6. Ancient Latrine

0.19 MILES

This arresting ancient latrine has two-dozen marble seats.

7. Side Museum

0.21 MILES

Contained within a 5th-century bathhouse, Side's museum has an impressive (if small) collection of statues, sarcophagi, reliefs and coins in air…