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.
The description provides details about the location of Ilıca, its proximity to Kumköy, Side, and the Turkish Riviera, as well as its rural village character with old stone houses, a central square, small shops, a park, a teahouse, a weekly open market, a primary school, and a football field.