Are the beaches in Lara sandy?

Yes. Lara is known for its fine sandy shoreline, in contrast to the cliff and pebble coast closer to the city centre.

When can you swim in Antalya?

The sea is generally comfortable for swimming from late spring through autumn, and often stays warm into October after the air has cooled.

Do beaches in Antalya charge an entrance fee?

Public sections are typically free, while beach clubs charge for sunbeds, umbrellas and facilities. Arrangements vary by operator and season, so check on the day.

Discover Antalya

An Antalya guide that starts in Lara

The places our guests actually go — from the neighbourhood out along the Gulf of Antalya.

Restaurants & Dining

Where to Eat Around Lara

Meyhane tables, seafood, Anatolian kitchens and late-night coffee — how eating out works in Lara and central Antalya.

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Shopping

Shopping in Lara & Antalya

Shopping centres, bazaars, Turkish design and what is genuinely worth carrying home from Antalya.

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Nightlife

An Evening Out in Lara & Antalya

Beach clubs, rooftop and boulevard bars, live Turkish music and marina lights — how an evening out in Lara and Antalya unfolds.

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Business

Antalya for Business Travellers

Congress halls, business districts and quiet workspaces — travelling to Antalya for work rather than only for a holiday.

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Lara Coastline

The Lara Coastline

Cliffs, a falling waterfall and a long coastal promenade — the shoreline that gives the Lara district its shape.

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Beaches & Coast

Best Beaches Near Lara

The Lara shoreline, beach clubs, cliff-top parks and how the Antalya coast changes with the season.

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Culture & History

Culture & History in Antalya

Kaleiçi, Roman gates, the museum and the layers of history stacked underneath modern Antalya.

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Sunshine & Outdoors

Sunshine and Outdoor Life in Antalya

Year-round sun, sea kayaking, hiking on the Lycian Way and parks and waterfalls — the outdoor side of an Antalya stay.

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Lara

Wide boulevards, cafés and the everyday life of Antalya's most liveable district.

Düden Waterfalls

Freshwater falling straight into the Mediterranean, just east of the city.

Kaleiçi — Old Town

Ottoman houses, Hadrian's Gate and the marina inside the old walls.

Mediterranean Coast

The coastal road, cliffs and the long blue line of the Gulf of Antalya.

Beaches

Lara's shoreline along the Mediterranean.

Restaurants & Nightlife

From meyhane tables to late bars, all within the district.

Shopping

Shopping centres and local shops close to the hotel.

Antalya Airport

The main gateway to the Turkish Riviera.

Location

In the heart of Lara

Çağlayan, 2005. Sk. No:30, 07230 Muratpaşa / Antalya. Restaurants, shopping and the coast are all part of everyday life in Lara.

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