Rest in tea gardens and restaurants

The district town of Manavgat, which has 80.000 inhabitants, is seven kilometers northeast of Side, about halfway between Antalya and Alanya. Although Manavgat is an ancient city, there are no historical relics here. It is popular above all because of its many shopping opportunities. A worthwhile excursion destination is the large market with its rich offer. The North Rhine-Westphalian city of Herford is Manavgat's sister city.

The river of the same name flows straight through Manavgat. Tea gardens and restaurants along the watercourse invite you to take a break. The Manavgat River has a total length of 93 km.

Idyllic boat trips through the beautiful surroundings can be undertaken on it. Of course, the Manavgat waterfall is also headed for.

The Manavgat region is important for the electricity and drinking water supply, because the large dam is located in Oymapinar. The dam wall is 50 m long and the lake is over 200 m deep. Electricity for Konya and the surrounding area is generated here. A second dam, the Small Dam, supplies Antalya with electricity.