10 of our top tips for experiencing authentic Turkish culture.
Turkish coffee: ‘Bir fıncan kahvenin kırk yıllık hatırı vardir‘ ‘‘One cup of coffee-assures-and is worth 40 years of friendship! Coffee is a treat in Turkey…
The endangered Loggerhead turtles of Patara.
Patara beach is unquestionably one of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey. It is a stunning place to spend a day relaxing and swimming and…
The rewards of a Spring visit to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey
Spring is an uplifting time of the year. After the dark, cold months of winter, Springtime is the season when everything starts coming to life…
5 reasons Patara should be on your radar in 2019
Complete mind and body reboot: Many of us lead fast paced lives with deadlines and little time for relaxation and reflection. To take “time out”…
Unique and unspoilt-5 good reasons to pick Patara as a holiday destination.
A Turkish gem to escape the holiday crowds: Unlike many of the other towns and villages along the coastline that have been…
Patara Nomadic walk in photos.
Every year in April, the village of Gelemis hosts the annual Nomadic walk from Delikemmer to Patara. 2018 sees the walk in its eleventh year!!…
Live like a local- A guide to our self catering properties in Patara, Kalkan and Uzumlu.
Have you ever felt like just packing your bags and taking off for a while? Finding your own little place to relax. Not a regular…
Reduce, Recycle, Re-use, Refuse……
Ways in which the Hotel Patara Viewpoint plans to focus on reducing the use of single use plastic in 2018. At the Patara Viewpoint we…
St. Nicholas and his links with the Turkish Mediterranean coast, a long way from the nearest reindeer!
St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop, whose anonymous acts of generosity would turn him into one of the most popular and enduring saints. Many children will…
Warming winter soups
Warm a winter’s day with one of these healthy, nourishing, energising soups from our Turkish kitchen! As soon as the days get shorter and the…
After the summer rush. Late September / October is a perfect time to visit the Turquoise coast.
The crowds have gone, beaches are quiet, the temperature is still warm and it is a chance to grab some sun before the winter sets…
Turkish Coast shopping guide: Bazaars and beyond. Our recommendations on the best things to bring home.
Turkey’s position on the ancient trade route between the East and West has made it a major centre of commerce and trade for centuries. Istanbul…