Ancient City of Side – Side Harbor loop from Sorgun

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Ancient City of Side – Side Harbor loop from Sorgun

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Ancient City of Side – Side Harbor loop from Sorgun

04:19

17.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 3.79 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

Ancient City of Side

Highlight • Historical Site

In ancient times, Side was the most important port city in Pamphylia. Side experienced its heyday in the 5th and 6th centuries. Even today, you can admire a large number …

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2.78 km

Ancient City of Side

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A nice little place. With a large excavation site. A lot is currently being built in the old town. The first houses are already finished. When the rest of the …

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2.81 km

Temple of Apollo (Side)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Temple of Apollo was built in the 2nd century. It stands near the harbor and is a wonderful sight, especially at sunset.

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3.01 km

Side Harbor

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Nice little harbor with many pubs. 🍻🍹

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3.56 km

Shopping Streets of Side

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Very nice shopping street, lined with small Ottoman-style houses and shops.

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3.82 km

Vespasian Gate and Fountain

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Vespasian Monument and Triumphal Arch: A fountain was built next to the inner city gate in honor of the Roman Emperor Vespasian.

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3.85 km

Temple of Dionysus, Side

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In ancient times, there was a small temple on this spot. It was dedicated to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, joy, grapes, fertility, ecstasy and madness.

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5.32 km

Side Beach Promenade

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Here you can go for a walk by the sea.

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8.50 km

Beach

9.53 km

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Beach

17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

3.66 km

3.42 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

9.47 km

3.68 km

1.86 km

1.28 km

682 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 26 October

24°C

19°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 14, 2023,Von Side nach Kumköy

One day during my holiday in Turkey I had to take a look at how far the excavations in the old town of Side had progressed. It's very impressive what there is to see and what comes to light again.
I can only recommend.

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March 30, 2023,Wanderung Türkei, Side

Hello Heinz, maybe we even met.👍😅

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October 10, 2024,Strandpromenade- Side Altstadt- Tempel

Start walking first thing in the morning, too hot in the afternoon, very nice tour

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September 13, 2025,Reset / Neue Power 💪/ Side Seeing

First of all, charge the 🔋 a bit and extend the summer that wasn't really a summer for us

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October 25, 2022,Antikes Side 🏛

Since I like very old walls, historic cities, ruins and lost places, I really got my money's worth today. And more than I would have thought. 😁 I was aware that there is an old Temple of Apollo 🏛 in Side that I really wanted to see, but it was quite sobering. On the other hand, the old theater was …

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