Side has a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops in the town and on the waterfront. There is also has a small sandy cove in the town centre and 2 sandy beaches either side of the peninsula. The Mervesun Aparthotel is 400 metres from the shops, bars and beach in Side. Side has a village atmosphere with narrow streets and an old harbour area. It is almost 3 miles from the property to ancient Side and 5 from Manavgat.