) para inserir nomes de aves no seu idioma. Os nomes das aves serão traduzidos automaticamente para outros utilizadores!
Enviar imagens
Os tipos de imagem permitidos são jpeg, png, gif
O tamanho máximo do ficheiro é 20 MB
Descrição
Patara Antik Kenti, or Patara Ancient City, is a fascinating birding and history spot next to the Patara beach. It combines agricultural, marsh, bush and dry rocky habitats, which means a rich diversity of fauna.
The ruins were once Patara city of the ancient Lycian civilisation, and although it is a tourist attraction, it is relatively expansive and generally not so popular or busy. The birds also seem pretty relaxed with humans being around, and one can observe some of them from remarkably close.
This is especially a great place for viewing rock loving birds of south-eastern Europe, such as Chasco-cinzento, Chasco-isabel, Chasco-ruivo, Melro-azul, Escrevedeira-cinzenta, Sombria and Trepadeira-rupestre, among many more. In spring-time they hop among the ruins with relatively little fear of tourists. Chasco-de-capuz, Chasco de Chipre and Chasco-de-peito-preto have also been seen here.
There are several ponds that run north to south along the west of the ruins, from the small town of Gelemis, down to the dunes and amphitheatre, this area was once the harbour of the ancient city. These are surrounded by reedbeds, scattered scrub and trees, and in these environments one can find warblers such as Rouxinol-bravo, Felosa-real Felosa de Rüppell and Toutinegra-carrasqueira, and other birds like Picanço-núbio and Pica-pau-sírio.
Many raptors also frequent the area, or pass over during migration, species such as Águia-cobreira, Falcão-da-rainha and Águia-pesqueira can be glimpsed.
In the surrounding rural agricultural area, many different sparrows, swallows, pipits and larks can also be found, as well as plenty of tortoises!
Detalhes
Acesso
The Patara Antik Kenti area is intended to be accessed via the toll gate on the Adnan Menderes Cd. road from Gelemis (see star on the map). Entry costs 15 Euro as of March 2025. One can drive, walk or bike through. Cars can be parked at the main gate entrance, or further down at the rudimentary visitor centre (P on the map.)
The ruins are an easy 15 minute walk from Gelemis, and all the different marsh ponds can be viewed this way. A small public bus, or Dolmuş, that runs from nearby Kinik to Kars, stops in the town, but times can vary.
Note: The area is potentially accessible via other nearby rural roads to the east, or paths through the hills to the west, but this isn't always guaranteed, and would be attempted at one's own risk.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Dunas , Camas de junco , Agricultura , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Pequeno lago , CampinaCondições
Plano , Arenoso , Montanhoso , Rochoso , Seco , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Outono , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Patara is an alternative stop on the well-known and loved Lycian Way long-distance hiking trail. A stopover day in Gelemis, or wild-camping nearby, with a swim and explore of the ruins is highly recommended!