It's all sand, shallow out quite far and there's a bar on the beach. It 's beautiful and there are some cool ruins to climb all over a short drive away. It's really perfect.

18 KM of soft sand. Lovely sea. Great little cafe. You can rent sun beds and umbrellas. What more could you want????

I always go to Patara beach when I'm in Kalkan, as Kalkan itself only has a small pebble beach. Patara beach is a 20 minute drive away & is sign posted off the road back to Fethiye & Dalaman airport. You drive through the traditional Turkish village of Patara, through some amazing ancient ruins to a golden sandy beach that... More

Amazing unspoilt beach that stretches for miles! No building is allowed so this beach is really special. The walks in and near the beach are also beautiful with great views across the beach and beyond.

Very interesting ruins to visit. A drive down to the beach is also worthwhile.

It was a lovely golden sandy beach. As I heard it was the longest beach of Turkey ( 18 kilometers long ) There is a cafe by the coast providing some facilities ( fitting rooms, showers, toilets etc. ) You can book sun beds & umbrellas as well. If you are interested in history I would recommend you to see... More

This is one of our favourite all time beaches, the main reason is that it is quiet and completely undeveloped, which is really rare nowadays. The beach is golden sand that literally goes on for miles and miles! When we were there it was quiet, and probably remains this way, due to the restricted access and facilities due to the... More

I should have reviewed Patara beach long ago as I have been visiting for over twenty years. I was prompted by Trips. recent top beaches section and inexplicably Patara was not featured !!! As can be seen from previous reviews it is fantastic and has appeared in the Sunday times top ten beaches in the world on many occasions. As... More

What a beach. As a family we always visit here a few times when on holiday and drive up from Fethiye. The beach cafe is cheap and the waves are fun! Love love love this!