Situated opposite Kalkan town, the Patara Prince was built extensively using localstone and was designed to be sympathetic to the shape of the surrounding land. It is very attractive and makes the most of its hillside setting by providing little nooks of cool shade and platforms which are ideal for sunbathing, however, the steps make the location unsuitable for the elderly or unfit.

The platforms are scattered along the water's edge, where a shuttle water taxi service to Kalkan is available.There is also a water sports centre here, which includes a diving school, and offers both windsurfing and water- skiing facilities.

There are four swimming pools within the Patara Resort with the indoor pool and Jacuzzi forming part of the fitness centre, which also has a gym, sauna,Turkish bath, and massage facility.

The larger outdoor seawater pool is open for the whole family, while the circular open-air sea water pool is for adults only. The fresh water pool is situated near to the tennis courts.

You have a choice of accommodation at the Patara Prince Resort, the charming hotel has Prince rooms, Junior suites, Mediterranean tearraces, and Executive suites to choose from.

Historical and archaeological attractions nearby include Patara, with its long sandy beach, Xanthos, and the Saklikent Gorge.

Take a boat trip to the sunken city of Kekova and Myra, the birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus), or stroll and shop in the picturesque town of Kalkan, just a short taxi ride away or 5 minutes by resort shuttle.

Why not combine a week's gulet cruising with a week in one of Turkey's selected hotel resorts.