Patara (Turkish: Patara, Lycian: 𐊓𐊗𐊗𐊀𐊕𐊀, Pttara; Greek: Πάταρα) was an ancient and flourishing maritime and commercial city that was for a period the capital of Lycia. The site is …

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At Patara, we’re not about having more, we’re about living more. Hitting “one more” mulligan on that scenic Par 3, golden hour party waves, waking up in a new city, and sharing a cold beer.

Patara is in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. In ancient times it was an important city, birthplace of St Nicholas, but was abandoned and lost under sand dunes until rediscovered in …

Aug 1, 2025 · Mention Patara & chances are people will think of the beautiful sandy beach. But the Lycian ruins of Patara are also fascinating to explore.

Nestled along the stunning Turquoise Coast of Turkey, the ancient city of Patara is one of the country’s most significant yet underrated archaeological sites.

During the Hellenistic Period, Patara, as the capital of Lycia, carried the title of caput gentis, which means “head of the Lycian lineage”. In this period when Lycia acted in line with the idea of …

Jul 23, 2021 · Patara, located on the coast of western Antalya Province, was one of the most prominent Anatolian cities of antiquity. And today, Patara Ancient City is the perfect place for …

Nov 29, 2025 · Patara (Πάταρα) was an important Lycian city on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Turkey. It’s also home to one of the best beaches in the world. Patara has been …

The Christian community his family belonged to may have been started by the Apostle Paul, who boarded a ship in Patara on his third missionary journey to Tyre. Remains of the harbor church …