Patara was the largest and most imported seaport of Lycian civilisation and was established in peninsula between Antalya and Fethiye bays about 2500 years ago.
Patara is a perfect holiday desination with a magnificent sandy beach about 12 km long and some 400 mt. wide. The blue waves flow on to this fine grained sandy beach, glemming white under the hot summer sun. Patara does not only have the largest and most beautiful beach, but also has many antique buildings and axcavations dating back to the Lycian and Roman periods. Did you know that St. Nicholas (Father Christmas) was born in the 4th centry in Patara?
Patara is small village, but you will see how much history and wonderful nature it has to offer you!!!!