It is 3 km inland from the beach resort of Kumköy, near Side, on the "Turkish Riviera". The centre of Ilıca has a rural village character with old stone houses built around a central square. There are a handful of small shops, a small park, a teahouse, a weekly open market, primary school and the inevitable football ground.
Located 3 kilometers inland from the beach resort of Kumköy, near Side on the Turkish Riviera, Ilıca is a rural village with old stone houses clustered around a central square. It features a few small shops, a park, a teahouse, a weekly open market, a primary school, and a football field.