This beautiful sandy beach with clear water is especially popular with families. With its gorgeous backdrop, Lara Beach is even a beloved location for unique beach weddings in Antalya<\/a>. Everybody loves Lara Beach and they are plenty of reasons. You can read all about them below.<\/p>\n In this complete guide to Lara Beach, you will find information about what to expect when you visit this beach, attractions, things to do, how to get there, and information on entrance fees.<\/p>\n Let’s start the discovery!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Lara Beach on the Turkish Riviera is the perfect destination for a short beach break in Antalya<\/b>. It’s the closest beach to the Antalya Airport<\/a> and therefore quick and easy to reach.<\/p>\n Lara is 15 km long, but only 2 km on the east side are public areas. The rest is owned by 5 star resorts<\/a>, and some of them are the best places to stay in Antalya and in all of Turkey.<\/p>\n Every year Lara Beach attracts visitors from all over the world with its kilometers of light brown sand, clear turquoise waters, and some of the best beach resorts in Turkey, almost all of which are 5-star hotels that offer all-inclusive service.<\/p>\n While Lara Beach is especially popular with families that have children, it also boasts a very lively and luxurious atmosphere that makes it popular with young people. This is why it can be a bit overcrowded, especially in the high season.<\/p>\n The western beach section is public and free of charge.<\/strong> There are amenities such as showers, restrooms, changing rooms, as well as sunbeds and umbrellas for a fee.<\/p>\n Lara Beach is a Blue Flag destination<\/b>. The water is crystal clear and, compared to Konyaalt\u0131 Beach<\/a> west of Antalya, warmer and calmer. It stays shallow for a long way out. Its sandy beach is clean and caters to all kinds of activities.<\/p>\n Lara Beach offers wonderful opportunities for all kinds of beach & water activities. You can enjoy activities such as paragliding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and catamaran or banana boat rides. Children can have fun on various playgrounds.<\/p>\n A number of beach clubs offer a variety of food and drinks and are a hotspot for nightlife. There is also a beach promenade with a public barbecue area, a cart track, and much more. In the vicinity you can find restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and shops.<\/p>\n Get to know all the sports activities available on Lara Beach and the nightlife around:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Since Antalya abounds with historical sites and natural wonders, the excellent location of Lara allows you to discover quite a few attractions nearby. <\/p>\n Just 16 kilometers away, Kalei\u00e7i, Antalya’s old town, awaits you with ancient ruins, a vibrant nightlife, Antalya’s bazaar,<\/a> and a lovely marina.<\/p>\n Along with the bazaars, there are many other shopping opportunities nearby, such as Terra City Shopping Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Antalya.<\/p>\n One of the most popular attractions in Antalya is the fascinating sand sculpture museum, Sandland Antalya<\/a>, directly on Lara Beach. You can also take a trip to The Land of Legends Theme Park in Belek.<\/a><\/p>\n There are many natural wonders to discover. You can visit Lower D\u00fcden Waterfall<\/a> or go on a jeep safari in the Taurus Mountains.<\/p>\n A day trip to historical treasures such as sunken city of Simena<\/a> or the ancient city of Aspendos, <\/a>with its well-preserved amphitheater is another wonderful option.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Lara Beach is famous for its 5 star, all inclusive resorts.<\/p>\n Lara Beach is located east of Antalya’s Old Town, Kalei\u00e7i<\/a>, and about 20 kilometers from the Antalya Airport. It can be easily reached with public transport.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The entrace to the eastern part of Lara Beach is free. The rest belongs to 5 Star Resorts.<\/p>\n Lara Public Beach is 2 kilometers long and the average width is 45 meters. The famous Lower D\u00fcden Waterfalls plunges straight into the sea near Lara Beach. <\/p>\n The name of Lara Beach is derived from the ancient Luwian language and means “sand”. It’s said that the beach’s fine sand is good for rheumatic diseases.<\/p>\n Today, Lara Beach is one of the most important beaches in Antalya.<\/p>\n To visit other beautiful beaches in the Antalya region, read these articles:<\/p>\n If you are a regular in Antalya, you probably know Lara very well. But if you are new to the region, you should know that Lara Beach, located east of Antalya\u2019s old town, is one of the most visited beaches in the whole Antalya province. The beach is especially famous for its upscale beachfront hotels, which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7104,"parent":124,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":" If you are a regular in Antalya, you probably know Lara very well. But if you are new to the region, you should know that Lara Beach, located east of Antalya\u2019s old town, is one of the most visited beaches in the whole Antalya province.<\/p> The beach <\/em>is especially famous for its upscale beachfront hotels, which are some of the best rated hotels in Turkey, making Lara a favorite destination for beach vacations in the summer.<\/p> This beautiful sandy beach with clear water is especially popular with families. With its gorgeous backdrop, Lara Beach is even a beloved location for unique beach weddings in Antalya<\/a>. Everybody loves Lara Beach and they are plenty of reasons. You can read all about them below.<\/p> In this complete guide to Lara Beach, you will find information about what to expect when you visit this beach, attractions, things to do, how to get there, and information on entrance fees.<\/p> Let's start the discovery!<\/p><\/div>![\"Beach](\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/Beach-at-Limak-Lara-Hotel-in-Antalya-Turkey.jpg\" "\\"Beach")
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What Can I Do on Lara Beach in Antalya?<\/h2>\n
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Nearby Attractions<\/h3>\n
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Entrance, Tickets, and Tours<\/h2>\n
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h2>\n
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Other Beautiful Beaches Around Lara Beach<\/h2>\n
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