Patara, Turkey

Travel Blogs from Patara (8)

We went to Patara and met Zeus, Patara, Turkey travel blog
We went to Patara and met Zeus
Nov 19, 2008

... the persistent rain, to see what the town had to offer.  Patara is  about 3 KM from the only white sand beach in Turkey adroitly named Patara Beach.  We asked Aidin, which way to head.  He gestured left and so we headed out up the road with our umbrellas ...

A travel blog entry by hugoanddenis
Patara: Three for History, Ova, Turkey travel blog
Patara: Three for History
Jun 9, 2009

... I had to try and figure the place out while climbing over and through those bushes. The three main historical associations with Patara are: 1) that it was the main site for the Lycian League. The Lycian League is the first known democratic union in history ...

A travel blog entry by oldrover
Alone in Patara, Patara, Turkey travel blog
Alone in Patara
Apr 3, 2009

Although this was just an overnight trip, it was one of our highlights of Turkey. Patara is now a tiny village but was a significant Lycian port and also the birthplace of St Nicholas the Patron Saint of sailors and Christmas.   It started off ...

A travel blog entry by eddieandlynn
another archeological mixx, Patara beach, Turkey travel blog
another archeological mixx
May 19, 2005

patara is a place like olympos, there is an archeological park and in a little forest you can find sign of different civilization. The beach is wonderful!!!!!

A travel blog entry by radaulpa

Attractions in Patara (7)

Patara Beach
Patara Beach

Patara, Antalya, Turkey

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This 12-mile long beach is also a National Park. Its proximity to the ruins keeps hotels from developing in the area, making it great for uncrowded swimming as well as bird watching.
The Necropolis
The Necropolis

Patara, Antalya, Turkey

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One of the most significant sites of Patara's ruins is the Necropolis with its Lycian sarcophagi and Roman tombs.
Patara Ruins
Patara Ruins

Patara, Antalya, Turkey

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Much of the city of Patara remains buried in sand, which has helped to preserve many of the ruins. Of particular interest are the Amphitheatre, Necropolis and the monumental gate or Arch of Triumph.
Arch of Triumph
Arch of Triumph

Patara, Antalya, Turkey

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This triple arched gate, also known as the monumental arch or monumental gate, was built in 100 AD and marks the entrance to the city.

Forum Discussions on Patara (3)

Starter Kit for Turkey
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 12:53:49
... Travellers from the Unite Kingdom should be aware that Scottish and Irish bank notes are not accepted or exchangeable in Turkey Travel: Hiring a car does of course give you greater flexibility to explore off the beaten track but petrol is expensive ...
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Dec 2, 2007, 14:28:14
... that, eh? Secondly, some of the touristy places are becoming a little too touristy (e.g. Olympos, Patara, Istanbul) but this is hardly unique to Turkey, so I shouldn't complain too much. And the Gallipoli experience is very moving, particularly for ...
Newbie: Istanbul to Cairo
Posted on Dec 2, 2007, 14:20:43
... , up to the and Madaba and through to Amman. From there we crossed the border to Syria, heading to , and . In Turkey we visited , , , Patara, and . So, you could just do all that but in reverse. The route is not all that difficult, it kind of ...