Manavgat Market Days — Which Day Is the Market? 2026
In Manavgat a market is held in a different neighbourhood every day of the week; what changes is not the day but the neighbourhood. The district's two largest markets are in the centre on Monday (Aşağı Pazarcı Mah., 1010 Sokak) and Thursday (Aşağı Hisar Mah., Gülveren Caddesi). Tuesday has Salı Semt Pazarı on 4047 Sokak in Yukarı Pazarcı plus the Side Tuesday Market, Wednesday Çolaklı, Kasaplar and Taşağıl, Friday Yayla, Saturday Bahçelievler and Side, Sunday Sarılar.
Most addresses match the Ministry of Trade's market register. The Tuesday markets and the Side markets do not appear in that register; they are confirmed on the ground and from map business listings. The register lists no opening hours at all, so treat the hours in the table as a guide.
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Market days at a glance
| Day | Market | Location | Hours | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Manavgat Monday Market | Aşağı Pazarcı Mah., 1010 Sokak | 08:00–18:00 | Directions |
| Tuesday | Salı Semt Pazarı | Yukarı Pazarcı Mah., 4047 Sokak | 06:30–18:00 | Directions |
| Tuesday | Side Tuesday Market | Side Mah., 1515 Sokak | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Wednesday | Çolaklı Market | Çolaklı, hotel area | 08:00–18:00 | Directions |
| Wednesday | Kasaplar Wednesday Market | Kasaplar Mah., 7063 Sokak | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Wednesday | Taşağıl Covered Market | Taşağıl Mah., Dede Korkut Cd. No 17 | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Thursday | Manavgat Thursday Market | Aşağı Hisar Mah., Gülveren Cd. | 08:00–18:00 | Directions |
| Friday | Yayla Friday Market | Yayla Mah., 2592 Sokak | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Saturday | Side Saturday Market | Side entrance, near the mosque | 08:00–18:00 | Directions |
| Saturday | Manavgat Saturday Market (Bahçelievler) | Bahçelievler Mah., 5044 Sokak | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Sunday | Sarılar Sunday Market | Sarılar Mah., 1092 Sokak No 1 | 08:00–18:00 (unconfirmed) | Directions |
| Daily | Side Old Town Bazaar | Ancient Side, harbour road | 09:00–22:00 | Directions |
| Daily | Manavgat Town Bazaar | Around Antalya Caddesi | 09:00–22:00 | Directions |
| Daily | Novamall Manavgat | On the D400 highway | 09:00–22:00 | Directions |
The markets held on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday are smaller than the central ones, but no day of the week is without a market. Salı Semt Pazarı is set up on 4047 Sokak in Yukarı Pazarcı and its stalls open around 06:30. Because the Ministry of Trade's register carries no Manavgat entry for Tuesday, you will often read online that there is no Tuesday market; that is not correct. Side Old Town Bazaar, Manavgat Central Bazaar and Novamall are open daily 09:00–22:00.
Monday or Thursday: which Manavgat market is better?
Both markets are in central Manavgat, about 1.5 km apart as the crow flies, and run from roughly 08:00 to 18:00. The difference is the crowd and what is on sale:
- Monday (Aşağı Pazarcı, 1010 Sokak): the district's largest market, with hundreds of stalls of textiles, spices, food and souvenirs. Many hotels bring market tours here, so it is busier — and there is more room to haggle.
- Thursday (Aşağı Hisar, Gülveren Caddesi): weighted towards clothing, home textiles and fresh fruit. Mostly locals shop here, prices are noticeably lower and there is less haggling.
In short: go on Monday for souvenirs, spices and the classic bazaar experience; go on Thursday for cheap clothing and a calmer, local market. If you can only make it on a Saturday or Tuesday, the weekly market in Side is the alternative.
Manavgat market opening hours
The Monday and Thursday markets open around 08:00 and close around 18:00; stallholders start setting up at sunrise. The best time is 09:00 to 12:00, when produce is freshest and it is not yet hot. The Tuesday market in Yukarı Pazarcı starts earlier, around 06:30. The bazaars in Side and central Manavgat are open daily from 09:00 to 22:00. The official market registry does not record opening hours, so all times are approximate.
🍅 Weekly markets
Manavgat Monday Market Monday
Held every Monday. The district's largest market: hundreds of stalls selling textiles, spices, food and souvenirs. Many hotels run market tours; the best time to browse is between 09:00 and 12:00.
Directions — Manavgat Monday Market
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
- Address
- Aşağı Pazarcı Mah., 1010 Sokak, Manavgat
- Coordinates
- 36.7845, 31.4468
- Dolmuş
- Take the dolmuş to central Manavgat from Side or Kumköy, then walk.
- Parking
- Free
Manavgat Thursday Market Thursday
Held every Thursday. The twin of the Monday market, weighted towards clothing and fresh produce. Locals do most of the shopping here, and prices reflect that.
Directions — Manavgat Thursday Market
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
- Address
- Aşağı Hisar Mah., Gülveren Caddesi, Manavgat
- Coordinates
- 36.7802, 31.4315
- Dolmuş
- A short ride from the dolmuş stop in central Manavgat.
- Parking
- Free
Side Saturday Market Saturday
Held every Saturday. At the entrance to Side, near the mosque. The most practical market for holidaymakers: dolmuş minibuses run here directly from Kumköy, Çolaklı and Evrenseki.
Directions — Side Saturday Market
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
- Location
- Side entrance, near the mosque
- Coordinates
- 36.7712, 31.3925
- Dolmuş
- Direct services from Kumköy, Çolaklı and Evrenseki.
- From Manavgat
- About 8 km, on the Manavgat–Side dolmuş.
- Parking
- Free
Çolaklı Market Wednesday
Held every Wednesday. A mixed market in the Çolaklı hotel area: fruit and vegetables, textiles and beach gear. It is within walking distance of most hotels, so it gets busy in season.
Directions — Çolaklı Market
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
- Location
- Çolaklı, inside the hotel area
- Coordinates
- 36.7960, 31.3000
- Dolmuş
- Çolaklı dolmuş from Side and Manavgat; walkable from most hotels.
- Parking
- Free
🛍️ Bazaars and shopping streets
Side Old Town Bazaar Daily
Shopping streets running down to the ancient harbour road: leather, jewellery, textiles and souvenirs. Shops stay open late — browsing is at its best in the evening cool.
Manavgat Town Bazaar Daily
The traders' bazaar around Antalya Caddesi: goldsmiths, spice merchants and local clothing shops. Noticeably cheaper than the tourist areas.
🏬 Shopping centre
Novamall Manavgat Daily
The district's modern shopping centre: national brands, a cinema and a food court. Right on the D400 highway — an air-conditioned break for the hottest hours of the day.
Getting there and what to watch out for
The most practical way to get around is the dolmuş (shared minibus). There are regular services to central Manavgat from Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı and Evrenseki, and the central markets are within walking distance of the minibus stop. Drivers who try to reach the middle of the market area usually lose time to the congestion that builds up on market days; leaving the car in one of the central car parks and walking 5–10 minutes is faster. Parking at the central markets is free. Families with small children should bear in mind that the gaps between stalls are narrow and manoeuvring a pushchair can be difficult.
Finally, market days and addresses can change. Neighbourhood markets can be relocated by municipal decision, so it is worth confirming current information before setting out, particularly for the smaller Tuesday, Friday and Sunday markets. The most reliable sources are the town's current notice boards, Manavgat Municipality and the local traders themselves.
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Frequently asked questions
What day is the market in Manavgat?
There is no single day: a market is held in a different neighbourhood of Manavgat every day of the week. The district's two largest markets are in central Manavgat on Monday (Aşağı Pazarcı Mah., 1010 Sokak) and Thursday (Aşağı Hisar Mah., Gülveren Caddesi). The remaining days run in the centre and in Side on Tuesday, in Çolaklı, Kasaplar, Örnek and Taşağıl on Wednesday, in Yayla on Friday, in Bahçelievler and Side on Saturday, and in Sarılar on Sunday.
Monday or Thursday: which market in Manavgat is better?
The Monday market is bigger and more touristy, with souvenirs, spices and more room to haggle. The Thursday market focuses on clothing and fruit, is used mostly by locals and is cheaper. Both run from roughly 08:00 to 18:00.
Is there a market in Manavgat on Tuesday?
Yes — two of them. Salı Semt Pazarı is held on 4047 Sokak in Yukarı Pazarcı in central Manavgat, and Side Tuesday Market on 1515 Sokak in Side Mahallesi on the coast. Because the Ministry of Trade's market-place registry carries no Manavgat entry for Tuesday, you will often read online that there is no Tuesday market; that information is out of date. The Side dolmuş is the most practical way to reach Side from the centre.
What time do the markets open, and when is the best time to shop?
The markets begin setting up at sunrise, trade picks up around 08:00 and winds down towards 18:00. The ideal window for the freshest produce and the smallest crowds is between 09:00 and 12:00. These times are approximate, as the official registry does not record opening hours.
What day is the market in Side?
The Side weekly market is held every Saturday at the entrance to Side. Dolmuş minibuses run there directly from Kumköy, Çolaklı and Evrenseki. The old town bazaar is open daily.
What day is the market in Çolaklı?
Every Wednesday. It sits inside the hotel area and is within walking distance of most hotels.
Is there a market in Manavgat on Saturday?
Yes. According to the Ministry of Trade’s market register, Manavgat’s Saturday market (Cumartesi Semt Pazarı) is held in the Bahçelievler district, 5044 Sokak. The Side Saturday market is a separate market in Side.
Is there a market in Manavgat on Friday or Sunday?
Yes, but only small neighbourhood markets: on Friday the Yayla market (Yayla Mah., 2592 Sokak), on Sunday the Sarılar market (Sarılar Mah., 1092 Sokak No 1). Their hours are not confirmed. The big markets in the centre are on Monday and Thursday; the old-town bazaar in Side, the bazaar in central Manavgat and Novamall are also open on Friday and Sunday, 09:00–22:00.
Can you pay by card at the markets, and is haggling normal?
Most stalls take cash only (Turkish lira). Haggling is normal for textiles and souvenirs, while food prices are usually fixed.
Is there a market in Kumköy or Evrenseki?
Kumköy and Evrenseki have no weekly market of their own; neither appears in the Manavgat market list. The nearest are the Tuesday and Saturday markets in Side and the Wednesday market in Çolaklı. For the big Monday and Thursday markets in central Manavgat, dolmuş minibuses run regularly from Kumköy and Evrenseki.
Are the Manavgat markets open in winter?
Yes. The weekly markets are neighbourhood markets for locals and run all year on the same weekday. In winter there are fewer souvenir and textile stalls aimed at tourists, but fruit, vegetables and clothing are still sold; in heavy rain some traders pack up early.