Patara Travel Guide
The ancient city of Patara, one of the important ports of Lycia, one of the Anatolian civilizations, was established just behind the coastal band that continues for 15 kilometers with its desert-like sands, clean sea and pine forests. The settlement area in Patara is located 2 kilometers behind the ancient city of Gelemiş Village. The area has also been declared a protected area against concretization. The entrance to the city is through a magnificent and well-preserved Roman triumphal arch. On the slopes of the hill to the west of the arch lies a cemetery with Lycian sarcophagi. The theater, which is leaning against the Kurşunlu Hill at the southernmost end of the city and showing Hellenistic Period (2nd century BC) features, is one of the most beautiful spots where the general view of the city and the region can be seen, and today it is largely filled with sand. The other ruins of the city; Vespasian Baths, Corinthian temple, Anacadde, harbor and Hadrian's granary (Granarium) can be easily seen from here.
In the morning in Patara, you wake up to the sounds of birds, roosters, lambs and cows. After breakfast, following the walk, it is time to lie down on the uniquely beautiful beach reached by minibus, enjoy the sea and leave the tiredness of the night on the hot sands. The beach is wide, long and wild and the wind is always blowing and the sea is never short of waves. Those who do sand cure on Patara, which was visited by Caretta Carettas, a kind of microorganism product that was an indicator of clean seas thousands of years ago, get rid of aches and pains.
Another important activity is: Sunset Watching the wave movements, shadows, and silhouette of the hills on the sand dunes, first turning yellow, then reddening at sunset, or even photographing them, can be a reason in itself to come to Patara.
Patara; with its fine sandy beach of about 20 kilometers, which is protected because it is a breeding ground for caretta carettas, the sands that some find healing, the turquoise sea, and its nature, Patara has become a popular destination for many tourists in recent years. With its pine forests and lush greenery, Patara, close to beautiful holiday resorts like Kalkan, offers many activities.
You can go on a boat tour from Kalkan or Patara and explore different bays, go canoeing, see the ancient city and other historical ruins, visit Saklıkent Canyon, organize hikes, take a horse ride on the beach, or simply swim a lot by immersing yourself in the blue waters.
Patara hotels are generally located in or near the center on hillsides. Most Patara hotels have a magnificent sea view. They are open all year round, and many have their own swimming pools. Patara hotels located a bit away from the sea offer shuttle services to transport their guests to the sea. There are many hotels, pensions, and apart-hotels of various sizes in the town, and Patara hotel prices are quite reasonable. Although there may be differences from time to time, there is definitely a Patara hotel suitable for every budget.
If you have decided to spend your summer vacation in Patara, you can see the most suitable Patara hotel for your taste, price options, and reservation opportunities on our website.
Places to Visit in Patara
Since Patara is located in Antalya, it generally has a warm climate, and we see that the Mediterranean climate is largely dominant here. Therefore, trips should mostly be in this direction. Since Patara is a very ancient place with extensive historical roots, when you come here, we would like you to see the first places that come to mind, the Patara Ruins. Patara Amphitheater and then Patara Ancient City, Hadrian's Granary are must-see places, especially cultural and historical areas. And lastly, Patara Beach, of course. Patara, which is visited and watched with interest by both domestic and foreign tourists, is a place that attracts quite a lot of visitors. Patara Wellness Turkish Bath is quite beneficial for health tourism. Camel Bar can be visited, and Patara Sand Dune is one of the places to be seen. Observation terraces and towers are famous.
What to Do in Patara?
You can canoe for 15 miles along the Patara coast and spend a beautiful day close to nature.
You can hike on the Patara Road and in Saklıkent.
There are actually many reasons to go to Patara. When you come here, you can swim in the magnificent turquoise blue transparent sea and even walk in the sea, wrestle with the waves. You can go on a Camel Safari in a nearby area. The Taurus Mountains are also nearby, you can climb here. You can see places with remnants of ancient civilizations. You can spend a beautiful day in a place called Nero's Lighthouse.
Where to Eat in Patara
Don't think of Patara as a small place. In terms of variety of food, it is one of our distinguished holiday destinations that can offer quite different tastes. Generally, it offers us beautiful presentations of European cuisine, Turkish cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, and especially vegetarian-friendly foods. There are also examples from German cuisine, of course, fish products are also available here, and there are some products from Middle Eastern cuisine. So, we know that you will see wonderful presentations when you come here. You can find dozens of varieties of pastry and meat dishes here. You can also find cafe-style dessert products. In Antalya Patara, we can list the famous places you can visit as Ayşe Pancake House Patara, Durak, Sailing Terrace Restaurant, St. Nicholas Restaurant, Bolulu Osman's Restaurant, Akay Pension Restaurant, Patara Pancake House, and Yelken Cafe Bistro.
How to Get to Patara
To reach Patara, you can basically take the Fethiye road. After coming to Fethiye, you need to turn from the Gelemiş direction road without deviating from the main road, and after a distance of 5-6 kilometers here, you can come to the place where the Patara Ruins are located. Apart from this, if you are coming from the Antalya direction, you have two options, either to use the coastal road, that is, the Antalya Kemer Phoenician and Kaş direction, or to use the internal main road to come from Antalya. But the first option takes a little longer, both roads are about 220 km, but the coastal road is a little more winding and rugged, so it may take a little longer in terms of time.
