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Please note: our prices and information are correct as of the last update date shown on the home page (top right) - to the best of our knowledge.

Kalkan neighbours many important Lycian sites (Patara, Xanthos, Letoon, Tlos, Kekova-Simena), for more info visit our Lycia website.

About Club Patara

Club Patara is an exclusive complex located on the east shore of Kalkan Bay, consisting mostly of privately owned villas and apartments.  There are also some time shares as well as the Patara Prince Hotel.  Club Patara has many facilities (see below), providing a very relaxing and comfortable neighborhood in which to live.

Designed by one of Turkey's top architects, construction of the complex began ten years ago and it is internationally famous for its unique, natural architectural style complimented by its lush landscaping of mature gardens.  The abundant greenery, earth tones and gentle rounding of the buildings blend the complex seamlessly with the surrounding environment.  Local stone has been used extensively within the complex and the design is sympathetic to the shape of the land, sometimes even building around natural rock features.  Trees, cascading bougainvillea and winding pathways lined with plants conceal the buildings. Magnificent views of Kalkan and the bay are seen from all properties within Club Patara, and just in front of the complex is the beautiful Blue Flag awarded sea.  Keeping with the natural style of the complex, all properties have fireplaces and some natural stone interior walls.  Please see the bottom of this page for many photos of the complex.

Click to enlarge maps, the bottom map shows our details and our property locations.

Club Patara Facilities

Security: There is a manned security gate at the entrance of the complex and non residents are not permitted entry without the invitation of an owner.

Sports: Tennis courts at the top of the complex and a volleyball court near the main pool.  Water sports operate from beach platforms in the summer.

Swimming: Two swimming pools next to the coast, served by a number of small cafés. The 25 meter long Grand Swimming Pool is for the whole family, while the peaceful Round Swimming Pool, with its splendid cascading waterfall feature, is for adults only.  Also, a terrace swimming pool.  For the young ones, there is a children's pool at the top of the complex at the Kids' Club.  One can also take a dip in the sea down at the complex's private beach platforms, with steps leading down into the pristine water.  The complex has a private beach of 200 meters. Inside the Patara Prince Hotel there is a small indoor pool within the fitness centre, as well as a Turkish bath, mini gym, massage facility and sauna.

Restaurants: A number of restaurants are found within Club Patara, and owner members are given a 25% discount.  

Near the swimming pools is the Patara a la carte restaurant and the Patara bar. For fine Turkish dining, the Patara restaurant provides a wonderful open air section close to the water's edge beneath a charming thatched roof. Seafood is the barbecue speciality here.  The Apollonia Restaurant is located near the seaside and offers light fare and quick sandwiches.  Around the agora are the Agora Bar and restaurant, which serves Italian food. You can dine on the agora outside or inside in a air conditioned comfort.  The al fresco Bezirgan Turkish Restaurant is also located near the agora and serves international and Turkish snacks and cuisine from a tempting open buffet.  In addition, at lunchtimes there is a poolside barbecue serving delicious charcoal grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.  And with the Jasmine Patisserie on site, you can choose from a selection of delicious fresh loaves, rolls and croissants.  Also freshly baked cookies, pies, cakes and ice cream.

Recreation: Six hole snooker, chess, backgammon and table tennis can be played at the Club House.

For Children: Parents can spend some time alone by leaving children in the capable hands of certified teachers at the Kids' Club.  Located near the top of the complex, there is a play garden and children can learn new songs, paint and play games.  There is also a children's pool at the Kid's Club. Baby sitting available, evening disco for children, water sports and pool games.  

Shopping: There are a few boutiques open during the summer months, also a small corner shop for basics.

Transportation to Kalkan: Small "water taxi" boats make the short trip from the swimming platforms to Kalkan's harbour from morning until early evening during the summer.  Alternatively, regular taxis can be arranged for a lift.

Parking: There is a communal car park area at the back of the complex and cars are only allowed into Club Patara for delivering passengers and off loading, this ensures that the peace of the complex is not disturbed.  However, a shuttle bus does operate up and down the complex.

Other Information

Properties at Club Patara are freehold, each property and the land it stands upon are owned outright.  Property owners are not allowed to alter the original exterior appearance of their property.  They are however, allowed to make changes to the interiors.  Major work to the property must be discussed with the development manager, to prevent noise disturbances.  For this reason, there is a ban on outside work from May to October.  Properties can be rented out and renters can use all Club Patara facilities if the property owner is a member (see below).  Patara Prince offers a rental service, but owners can alternatively make their own arrangements.

Utilities and Taxes

Each property has its own metered electric and water connection, paid for separately.  Club Patara has its own back up generators and water storage tanks, also a water processing plant.

Council and rubbish taxes are paid to the local council at the normal rate.

Charges Paid By Owners

There are two charges paid by owners of Club Patara properties, towards the two management companies which run the complex.

All property owners have a share holding of the site management company and this is stated on the property's title deed. Because the Club Patara properties are different, the SMMC charges for each property are different and are calculated yearly from a budget forecast and spilt accordingly between shareholders depending on the size of their share.  These charges apply to the maintenance of all common areas, but not maintenance of individual properties.  Property owners can either arrange for this to be done by the Club Patrara maintenance department or can contract elsewhere.  For 2004 the SMMC starts at $44 per month. 

The second charge is for the Patara Prince Resort Facilities Membership.  This is paid to the Patara Prince Management Company which is responsible for the complex's pools, bars, shops, restaurants, recreational facilities, etc.  At the land registry office an agreement between the property owner and this management company is recorded stating that the property owner has a right to use the Club Patara facilities as long as he or she is a member of the Patara Prince Resort and this recording cannot be altered. Property owners can elect to be non members, however this may cause legal problems in the future upon re-sale of the property.

Annual membership fees as follow: 

1 bedroom property: 767 Euros
2 bedroom property: 1,023 Euros.
3 bedroom property: 1,278 Euros.

General views of the Club Patara