Patara

The ancient city of Patara and Patara Marine Park and Beach lie to the south of modern-day Gelemis. Patara is an easy commute from nearby resort towns along the Mediterranean coast. Also known as the Turkish Riviera, the area is well-known for its stunning natural beauty. With abundant marine life, mountains draped in lush greenery and traces of a richly layered history, there’s something for everyone!

Patara was once a very mighty city. History has it that Patara was founded by Patarus, a son of Apollo and that the Temple of Patara rivalled that of the Temple of Delphi. Patara, through the ages was a key city under Lycian rule, later Greek and Ptolemaic rule and finally a key Roman port city.

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