Navigating holiday plans around COVİD-19
We are thinking of all of our guests from all over the world at this challenging time and hope that you and your families are…
Patara-archaeological hotspot for 2020. Why you should visit and what there is to see.
2020 has been declared “The Year of Patara” by the Turkish ministry of Tourism and culture. As one of the 6 major cities of Lycia,…
Rewards of the open road – hiring a car in Turkey.
Turkey is a fascinating country, an eclectic mixture of modern and ancient , a country where east meets West. A country filled with amazing archaeological…
KASTELLORIZO – A tiny greek island just 2km from Kaş.
The most far flung of all the greek islands, Kastellorizo (Megisti) is located East of Rhodes and is very close to the Turkish coast. In…
The humble hamam towel that has kept on trend throughout the centuries
Hamam towels, also known as pechemals are authentic Turkish bath towels. They are flat woven and hand loomed by skilled artisans using ancient techniques passed…
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…