What's Patara Beach Like? A Short Brief About Patara…
Before starting the list of places to visit in Patara Beach and the ancient city of Patara, we invite you to read this detailed review article to get a piece of general information about the region. Would you like to witness how deep a history Patara has with its ancient cities, which has the longest beach in Turkey and is located within it?
Where is Patara Beach, where to stay in Patara, what to do in Patara...
Patara Beach: An Enormous Mediterranean Discovery
Patara, one of the most beautiful places on the Mediterranean coast, located 17 km west of Kalkan, is known as the birthplace of Santa Claus, and with its fine golden sand and long beach, it enthuses hearts.
Patara, located 3.5 km south of the D400 coastal road, offers accommodation opportunities at very affordable prices with its many pensions, modern architecture Patara rental villas, and honeymoon villas. It is also very suitable for low-budget travelers.
What's Patara Beach Like?
Patara Beach is 20 km long, 50 meters wide, and has a calm atmosphere. It is a good place to say that there is not much room for an overcrowded population in Patara Village, which is in the inner part of the coast.
Patara Ancient City is right inside the beach and Patara is still able to protect itself from big hotels, since construction is not allowed in areas of archaeological importance. Good thing it happens!
The only downside to the beach is that it has little shade due to the few trees. So be prepared for the scorching lights of the sun during the day.
Patara Ancient City: It contains interesting ruins. An amphitheater, a three-arched triumphal gate, a necropolis, a Lycian cemetery, a ruined basilica, and a bath are among the valuable structures of the ancient city.
How to go to Patara?
It is possible to reach Patara from Kaş center by car, bus or taxi. Any bus will drop you off in Ovaköy on the Fethiye - Kaş highway. Therefore, you can reach Patara from a distance of 3.5 km from Gelemis village by taxi or (if you wish, by hitchhiking, it is very common for those who want to go to Patara on this road).
Transportation Distances to Patara Surrounding Provinces
Between Patara and Antalya: 376 km,
How many hours from Patara to Antalya: About 8.5 hours
How many hours from Patara to Dalaman Airport: 2 hours
How many hours from Patara to Demre: 2 hours
How many hours from Patara to Fethiye: 1 hour 45 minutes
How many hours from Patara to Kalkan: 25 minutes
How many hours from Patara to Kas: 1 hour
How many hours from Patara to Marmaris: 4.5 hours
Between Patara and Dalaman Airport: 120 km
Between Patara and Demre: 90km
· Between Patara and Fethiye: 81 km
Between Patara and Kalkan: 15 km
Between Patara and Kas: 45 km
· Between Patara and Marmaris: 251 km
Patara Beach Accommodation Opportunity with Rental Villa Options
While vacationing on Patara Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it would be a very logical choice to stay in one of the most beautiful rental villas here. You can check out the special concept villas to open your window to the most beautiful views of Kaş Kalkan, and the ones in Patara in the category of Kaş Kalkan Villas on Tatilnekolay.com.
