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Patara was later renamed as Arsinoe. Patara is known by its
prosperous marine life and marketable city on the south-west coast
of Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey near the modern small
town of Gelemiş, in Antalya Province.
Patara is today identified
with ancient ruins at the village of Gelemish on the mountainous SW
coast of Asia Minor and lies about 10 km (6 mi) E of the mouth of
the Xanthus (Koca) River. It served as a port of call for ships from
Italy, Egypt, Syria, and other places, and it was the primary harbor
for cities along the Xanthus River valley.
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St Nicholas ("Santa
Claus") was born here, but visitors usually go to Patara , tro
freshen up in the longest beach as well as enjoy the sand-covered
ruins of the St Nick's Roman town.
How to go to Patara
Traveling to and from Patara is not very common. There are little
buses to Fethiye that travels 75 minutes, a travel to Kalakan for 20
minutes and 45 minutes in Kas.
Patara’s Beaches
Patara beach is located at 18 km. It is the longest beach in the
region with a width of 200-300 meters. It’s the sand is soft and the
sea is shallow. The beach was set under protection by the
environmentalists due to the fact that sea turtles used to place
their eggs in Patara beach.
Treasured Attractions and Activities in Patara
At its Eastern-most peak there is a rocky protrusion appearing over
a magnificent rocky bay. In Leake’s Asia Minor, there is a theatre
that was built in the supremacy of Antoninus Pius, which has a
diameter of 265 feet and 30 rows of seats. Ruins of Thermae is also
found, which represents the ancient Patara.
Attractions:
1. Patara Beach – enjoy the warm and clear water of the shallow sea.
2. The Necropolis
3. Patara Ruins – the evidences of the past.
4. Patara Amphitheatre
5. Arch of Triumph
6. Hadrian's Granary
7. Golden Restaurant – enjoy the exclusive taste of Turkish dish
delights.
Some other activities are follows:
1. Scuba Diving - They offer scuba diving lessons. The Mediterranean
Sea is perfect for diving for its clear and warm, water that is
ideal for divers.
2. Canyoning - a novel and thrilling outdoor activity to this piece
of Turkey at numerous limited canyons, with Saklikent Gorge. Do some
walking through passages, climbing boulders and jumping to pool of
waters.
3. Boat Trips
4. Turkish bath – Experience the popular Hamam.
5. Cultural/Village Tours
6. Beaches
Patara’s Food
Turkey offers their visitors the taste of their distinguished
dishes. Patara commonly serve the traditional Turkish food from Home
Cooking and Barbeque in the garden, French toast, Omelets and home
made marmalades,
Tea, Apple Tea and Coffee.
Hospitality in Patara’s Hotels
You can find your stay in Patara’s Hotels such as Delfin Hotel,
Golden Pension, Akay Pension, The Hotel Patara Viewpoint, Hotel Sema,
Mehmet Hotel, Hotel Lighthouse, Apollon Hotel, Hotel Pataros, Patara
Resort, and Allstar Marinem Patara Resort. They offer Laundry
Service, Internet Service and 24-hour front/reception desk.
What’s Interesting in Patara
St. Nicholas, better known as Sanata Claus is born in here and
spends his entire life in the close by town of Myra (Demre). Apollo
is also born here, according to myths. Patara was a very prosperous
city of trading and recognized as one of the six principal cities of
Lycia. A huge ruined of Apollo, was found on the hill outside the
City Gate, that serve as an evidence of the existence of an Apollo
Temple which has not been yet found.
Night Life in Patara
Patara is built with a handful of committed bars, along with which
is the Gypsy Bar. This bar has live music on Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday.
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