Side Harbor – Temple of Dionysus, Side loop from Side

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Side Harbor – Temple of Dionysus, Side loop from Side

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Side Harbor – Temple of Dionysus, Side loop from Side

01:19

5.06km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Side Sign Photo Spot

Highlight • Monument

There is the lettering twice, once with the heart and once with the other symbol. Both letterings are popular photo motifs.

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2.51 km

Side Harbor Promenade

Highlight • Structure

Always worth a trip.

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2.61 km

Side Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Nice little harbor with many pubs. 🍻🍹

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2.99 km

Shopping Streets of Side

Highlight • Settlement

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

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3.15 km

Side Amphitheater

Highlight • Historical Site

The theater of Side was built in the 2nd century AD. It had room for around 15,000 people. In the past, only plays were performed, but later it was used …

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3.25 km

Vespasian Gate (Side Triumphal Arch)

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the landmarks of Side.

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3.32 km

Vespasian Gate and Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.36 km

Temple of Dionysus, Side

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

2.21 km

558 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

362 m

284 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

27°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2025,🇹🇷 Side: Spaziergang zur Altstadt und zurück

Turkey for the first time in a long time 🇹🇷 and it's still wonderful.

Since we just want to relax here, there will be no "mammoth tour reports" or "today I walked the wrong way," just a vacation.

What should always be there as a welcome, however, is a proper hammam with a massage in the spa. What a treat …

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September 3, 2024,Side und auf der Promenade zurück

Side - a city steeped in history and a tourist destination. It is hard to describe how this city has changed in recent years.
Numerous buildings (and therefore shops) have been demolished, historical fragments uncovered, restored and covered with glass panels, making them accessible.
Many more years of work are certainly necessary to achieve the desired goal. But with each …

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