Side is a holiday destination in the Manavgat district of Antalya, which is very popular in terms of tourism. Side offers holidaymakers the opportunity to have a pleasant holiday with its cultural values and natural beauties. Those who will go from Ankara to Side for holiday or sightseeing have the chance to discover many more touristic spots along the way. Especially those who will travel with a private vehicle are luckier in this regard. You also have the opportunity to travel from Ankara to Side by purchasing flight tickets and bus tickets. However, since you will not have the opportunity to stop and explore other points during this journey, you can see more touristic places if you set off with your own vehicle.
Ankara Side offers you many discovery areas in terms of places to visit. There are many transportation methods available for holidaymakers planning a trip from Ankara to Side. The first of these is undoubtedly traveling with your own vehicle. Another is to use the intercity bus line. You can easily reach Antalya Bus Terminal by purchasing a bus ticket from your location and then take a minibus to Side.
We would like to point out that there are regular bus services from all over our country. Another transportation network is air transportation. For this, your landing point must be Antalya Airport. You can visit the websites of airline companies that organize flights from where you live to this airport and buy cheap flight tickets online. After arriving at the airport, you can rent a private car, take a taxi or reach Side by shuttle. Those who will travel between Ankara and Side with their own vehicle should move towards Side via Gölbaşı district, which stands out as the metropolitan district of Ankara. After Gölbaşı, you can head towards Konya and visit Konya's Kulu district and Seydişehir district respectively, then head towards Antalya and stop by Akseki district. After Akseki, you will be greeted by Side road signs. In this article, we will give information about places to visit between Ankara and Side for holidaymakers who plan to travel with their own car. There are touristic places you should visit on this route. These places are, respectively, Mogan Lake and Park, Mevlana Museum, Historical Bedesten Bazaar, Düden Lake, Seydişehir Thermal Springs, Düdencik Cave and Çimi Plateau. You can add these places to your travel plan and get the chance to discover new places along the way.
Mogan Lake and Park
The first route on our list of places to visit between Ankara and Side is Gölbaşı district, known as the district of Ankara and the first point you will pass when moving towards Side. The most popular spot to see in this district is Mogan Lake and Park. Located approximately five kilometers away from Gölbaşı district center, this region has a wonderful lake and view, as its name suggests. When you come here, you can have a picnic with your family or friends overlooking the lake view, take a walk on the hiking trail and enjoy the lush green nature. You can also come here by purchasing a bus ticket depending on your location.
Museum of Mevlana
Another touristic spot you will come across as you set off again after visiting Gölbaşı district and head towards Side is the Mevlana Museum. Since you will pass through Konya after Ankara, we recommend that you see the most popular spot of this city closely. When Konya is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Mevlana. You can have the opportunity to see many important works closely in the museum. This place also has a special importance as it was Mevlana's dervish lodge in the past. If you wish, you can have the opportunity to see this museum, which hosts millions of local and foreign tourists, by purchasing a flight ticket depending on your location.
Historical Bedesten Bazaar
The next route on our list of places to visit between Ankara and Side is the Historical Bedesten Bazaar, also in Konya. There are many shops and streets in this bazaar. You can visit the shops and buy various antique items, clothes or souvenirs for both yourself and your loved ones. This bazaar, built in 1538, underwent renovation works in 2013 and took its current form.
Duden Lake
During your trip between Ankara and Side, we recommend that you take a closer look at Düden Lake, located in the Kulu district of Konya. Covering an area of approximately 800 hectares, this lake has structural tectonic lake characteristics. There are many different species of creatures you can see here. You can also take a little extra break in Konya and visit this tourist spot with a wonderful lake view and take beautiful photographs.
Seydisehir Thermal Springs
IT he next destination on our list of places to visit between Ankara and Side is Seydişehir district, which is also a district of Konya province, and the hot springs there. You can also reach the Seydişehir region by purchasing a flight ticket or bus ticket. Seydişehir Thermal Springs is a place that stands out with its healing waters. Many tourists come here throughout the year to seek healing or to visit. Since Seydişehir district is on your route, you can visit here if you wish.
Düdencik Cave
The next destination on our list of places to visit between Ankara and Side is Düdencik Cave, which you can visit after Konya during your trip. This is a place located in the Akseki district of Antalya, which you will encounter after Konya. The dripstones inside this cave, which fascinates holidaymakers with its mystical atmosphere, are worth seeing. If you have time, you can see this cave, which was formed completely naturally, closely and have a pleasant time.
Çimi Plateau
After Düdencik Cave, we can also recommend you to visit Çimi Plateau, which is dazzling with its lush green nature.In this plateau, which allows you to spend peaceful hours alone with nature, you can have a picnic with your loved ones in a wonderful atmosphere, go on a nature walk to explore the surroundings, and photograph the various natural beauties in the region. After visiting this region, you can continue moving towards the holiday resort of Side. Because the town of Side is connected to the province of Antalya, you can reach the town within an average of an hour after arriving at Antalya city center.
