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Dating in Side

Members from Side and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Side

  • Side has a population of about 11,000.
  • It's part of the Antalya region.
  • Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, is about 517 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Manavgat, about 5 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Çolaklı (10 km), Serik (30 km) and Belek (31 km).

Where to meet in Side

From Side it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Side: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Side?

Within 50 km of Side there are 12 towns and cities — Manavgat, Belek and Serik among them — with more than 300,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Side?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Side and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Side real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Side?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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