Lara Beach
Lara Beach is Antalya's other major beach, a long sandy stretch east of the city center that has become the heart of Antalya's large-scale resort development, lined with high-end hotels, waterparks, and beach clubs rather than the more urban promenade feel of Konyaaltı on the city's other side. The sand here — a rarer commodity along much of Turkey's pebbly Mediterranean coast — makes it especially popular with families and sunbathers, and the eastern end blends into the even more built-up resort corridor stretching toward Kundu. It's less about independent, low-cost beach access than Konyaaltı and more geared toward all-inclusive resort stays, though public sections do exist for day visitors. The nearby Lower Düden Waterfalls, where a river drops straight into the sea along cliffs at the beach's edge, make a scenic add-on for anyone spending the day at Lara.
Lara Beach FAQs
Yes, it's one of the sandier beaches on this stretch of coast, in contrast to the pebbly Konyaaltı Beach on the city's other side.
Yes, there are public sections of the beach open to day visitors, though much of the shoreline is fronted by resort properties with private access.
The Lower Düden Waterfalls, where a river cascades into the sea, sit right along this stretch of coastline and make an easy add-on visit.
Yes, its sandy shore, calmer resort-adjacent waters, and nearby waterparks make it popular with families.
It's a straightforward drive or bus ride east of the city center, generally 20-30 minutes depending on traffic and exact location.
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