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Patara Beach — Türkiye
Wild & scenic

Patara Beach

Gelemis, near Kalkan · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

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Turkey's longest beach, eighteen wild kilometres of dune-backed sand guarded by Lycian ruins and nesting sea turtles.

Water at Patara Beach (Gelemis, near Kalkan, Türkiye) runs to about 28°C at the height of the season, and May-October is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~28°C in the warm season
Water
Warm, clear turquoise, gently shelving
Sand
Eighteen kilometres of golden sand backed by dunes
Swimming
Warm and open, some surf and current on windy days
Surf
Occasional wind waves
Best time to visit
May-October
Setting
Protected national park with ancient Lycian ruins and loggerhead turtle nesting
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Patara Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Patara Beach?

Patara Beach is at Gelemis, on the coast of Türkiye.

What is the sea temperature at Patara Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Patara Beach reaches about 28°C. Warm, clear turquoise, gently shelving.

When is the best time to visit Patara Beach?

The best time to visit Patara Beach is May-October. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Patara Beach have?

Patara Beach has eighteen kilometres of golden sand backed by dunes.

Is Patara Beach good for swimming?

Warm and open, some surf and current on windy days.

Can you surf at Patara Beach?

Occasional wind waves.

Photo: Abdullah kıyga (CC BY 3.0) · source