Backed by large sand dunes, this splendid, 18km-long sandy beach is one of Turkey's best. Due to its length, even in the height of summer you can find a quiet spot. Sun-shades (₺4) and loungers (₺3) can be rented and there's a cafe for when you get peckish. Depending on the season, parts of the beach are off limits as it is an important nesting ground for sea turtles. It always closes at dusk and camping is prohibited.
You can get here either by following the road for 1km past the Patara ruins, or by turning right at the Golden Pension in Gelemiş and following the track waymarked with blue arrows, which heads for the sand dunes area along the western side of the archaeological section. Between late May and October, tractor-wagons (₺2) trundle down to the beach from the village three times daily.
