Turkey · MARKETS AND BAZAARS IN SIDE
The 7 best markets and bazaars in Side you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cruise the Manavgat River from Side with swimming, lunch, waterfall, bazaar time, mosque visit, and hotel transfers for $16.
“Everything was fine, staff was friendly at bus and at boat, Lunch was good and there was enough time to spend at bazaar. Price was very cheap, we really enjoyed this!”
Cruise the Manavgat River, enjoy a boat barbecue, swim where river meets sea, and browse Manavgat’s Grand Bazaar for $20.
“It was good relaxing perfect for older parents or if you have young children. The river cruise was relaxing and entertainment was good fun”
Review of Side’s Manavgat River cruise, lunch, waterfall stop, and bazaar visit, with honest advice on transport, value, timing, and comfort.
Review of the Manavgat River Cruise from Side, with river-sea swimming, lunch, waterfalls, market time, costs, and practical tips.
“Bis auf das Essen alles exklusive, nicht annähernd wie beworben, extra hier, extra da, Getränke werden einem förmlich aufgezwungen. Musikpegel wie in einer Dizze, Photograph und krätziger Papagei, Badepause entpuppt sich als Souvenirverkaufsstelle, mit der Möglichkeit für €40, 10 min Wassersport zu betreiben, Aufenthalt auf dem Markt 4h30min, am Treffpunkt unendliche Nachfage ob man noch etwas essen oder trinken möchte, selbst wenn.man noch ein halbvolles Glas vor sich hat.”
Review of the Manavgat River cruise from Alanya and Side, with waterfall, bazaar, lunch, swimming, costs, drawbacks, and booking tips.
“De activiteit naar de waterval was prima alleen alles er omheen was veelste lang. Waardoor de activiteit veel langer duurde dan de 7 uur die doorgegeven was. Als we dit van te voren hadden geweten dan hadden we dit op eigen houtje geregeld. De reisleider was verantwoordelijk voor 4 bussen, vanwege alle lange pauzes wilde wij en het grootste gedeelte van de deelnemers de laatste stop naar de bazaar skippen om weer terug naar het hotel te gaan. Nu waren er 2 bussen waar in totaal 3 mensen de bazaar wilde bezoeken waardoor we allemaal verplicht werden om naar de bazaar te gaan. Wij hebben op dat moment besloten op…”
Cruise the Manavgat River, swim where it meets the sea, eat lunch onboard, then browse Manavgat Bazaar from Antalya hotels.
“we hebben de rivier tocht gedaan en de markt....dit was alles goed geregeld, jammer is wel dat ze je gewoon swingen op de boot om hun drinken te kopen want je mag je eigen drinken niet gebruiken....ze willen natuurlijk op alles verdienen”
Review of Manavgat River Cruise and Bazaar Tour with barbecue lunch, swimming, shopping, waterfall visit, guides, and practical booking advice.
“Absolutely Unreliable – Driver Never Showed Up This was one of the worst travel experiences I’ve ever had. The driver simply never arrived. No call, no message, no explanation—just a complete no-show. I was left stranded and had to scramble to make other last-minute arrangements, which cost me both time and money. Completely unacceptable and incredibly unprofessional. I do not recommend this service to anyone who values reliability.”
The coast, the caves, the old stones and the bazaars.
