Kalkan, Patara and Xanthos
 A little distance to the west is Kalkan, a pretty little mountain village, a tiny bay.Its quaint, traditional, whitewashed houses, shutters and balconies overlooking garlanded with flowers, make the brilliant cascade to the streets below it the ultimate in a quiet resort. Narrow streets with souvenir shops to the picturesque marina lined with lead. Every morning boats busily take tourists to one of the nearby beaches or small bays. When the sun goes down, it is Kalkan style to meet on the roof terraces for a drink before dinner and enjoy enjoy the comings and goings of the yachts, the business of the marina and the panoramic views.A principal harbor of ancient Lycia, is move from Patara, after a winding mountain road before descending to the site. Here, according to mythology, Apollo was born. More concrete history reveals that this city was the birthplace of St. Nicholas. The ruins are of course many and interesting. But Patara is also a place for beach lovers. The 22 km of pure white sand stretches as far as seeing the eye can, so that there is a natural choice for all types of beach sports. The remoteness of this undiscovered corner makes it feel like your own private getaway. |
 Roman Gate, Patara |
The ancient Lycian capital of Xanthos, today in the Turkish village Kinik, lies 18 km north of Patara. The theater, create Tomb of the Harpies, Nereid Monument, agora, and denotes the column with a mixture of ruins from Lycian, Roman and Byzantine times, the special atmosphere of this site. In the middle of the holy Lycian Letoon, six miles farther, three temples to Leto, Apollo and Artemis, familiar gods of mythology is dedicated to the study of expected tourists. |
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Xanthos Amphitheatre
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