What is the sea entry like on Side beaches, and do you need water shoes?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Sea entry on Side beaches is generally fine for swimming, but it is not as soft and shallow as Belek’s sandy beaches. If you have sensitive feet, water shoes can make getting in much more comfortable.
What the community said
According to the most recent feedback, sea entry in Side is generally okay: it is not like Belek with very soft sand and a very shallow slope, but many travelers can swim there without special shoes.
14 days ago Side / Belek
One traveler pointed out that shade setup matters a lot on the beach: small round umbrellas can be inconvenient, especially if you burn easily even with SPF 50. A more comfortable option is beaches and hotels with loungers under large shared canopies, such as Aska Just in Beach.
14 days ago Aska Just in Beach
If you do not like the sea entry in Side, a practical fix is to buy water shoes: one traveler said entering the water became noticeably more comfortable after getting a pair. There was also feedback that sea entry is fairly similar across several hotels in Side.
14 days ago water shoes