Kumköy, which is one of the favorite holiday destinations of Side, is famous for its quality and luxurious hotels. Since it is connected to Manavgat district, the most important place to visit in Kumköy is the Manavgat Waterfall which is a natural wonder. There is also a picnic in the area where the waterfall is 3 km north of Manavgat. Visitors can also have a picnic on the area where the waterfall, 3 km north of Manavgat, is located. If you want to do rafting on Manavgat River which is a very challenging parkour, the river flowing through the 91-km long steep slope canyon between Sevinç and Şahap bridges.
In Kumköy, where you can see many historical beauties in addition to the natural beauties, the Ancient City is among the most important places to visit. The Ancient City located in Side is only 7 km away from Kumköy and can be reached in as short as 10 minutes. The Ancient City keeps the history alive with its seafront historical ruins, Apollon Temple, spectacular city gate, agora, baths and old houses.
Kumköy having very clean sea and fine sandy beaches is a holiday destination commonly preferred by families with children since the water is shallow. It is possible to find peace in Kumköy thanks to its green and blue atmosphere. The economy of Kumköy is based on tourism. Kumköy is under the influence of the Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry while the winters are temperate and rainy.
You need to reach Manavgat first in order to come to Kumköy. If you prefer flying, the distance between Antalya Airport and Manavgat is 72 kilometers. It is possible to travel to Manavgat by public transportation or taxi. Havaş carries passengers to only the center of Antalya. Minibuses operate every twenty minutes from Manavgat to Kumköy.