Patara

Antalya Province · Turkey

Patara, Turkey
Photo: Aliaksei Kapralau, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
April to October
Budget
$
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An extensive ancient Lycian city backed by one of the longest sandy beaches on the Turkish coast, a nesting ground for sea turtles. Excavated ruins include a monumental gate, a council chamber, and a lighthouse said to be among the world's oldest.

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