The
holiday resort of Patara is situated on the southwest Mediterranean
coast of Turkey. Patara is easily reached from the two near by airports
of Dalaman and Antalya. It is widely regarded as having the best sandy
beach in the area, stretching for some 18 km with a shallow shelf making
it ideal for both adults and young children.
The
beach is also well known for its Caretta turtles that lay their eggs
in the sand at night. Being a former port area during Roman times it
has many interesting Lykian and Roman historical sights, many of which
are still being discovered buried in the sand. The Roman Arch of Honor
and the Lykian Tombs are examples of local historical sights. .
