Patara Beach

Patara Beach takes its name from the ancient Lycian city of Patara, which is located nearby. You must travel through the ruins (and pay a small admission fee) to get to the beach, but the ruins of old temples, alleyways, and arches provide the perfect backdrop for this scenic length of coastline and the dazzling Mediterranean Sea.

Patara is Turkey's longest beach, stretching for 18 kilometers, and with little development, you'll be able to pick a wonderful area to enjoy it in peace. The waters here are warm and shallow, suitable for youngsters and great for snorkeling during your villa holiday in Turkey. They are perfect for long walks in the sand, sunbathing, and swimming.

A national park protects this unspoiled wonderland of limestone peaks and undulating white dunes. The surrounding birdlife is abundant, and the beach is a protected loggerhead turtle nesting area. As a result, the beach has little to no development, with the exception of a tiny community-run café where you may rent parasols and other beach equipment. Patara is closed to humans after sunset, leaving the turtles full reign over the sand.

Location: Gelemiş