Lara Beach Holidays (Antalya, Turkey)

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Lara Beach Holidays Travel Guide

Use our Lara Beach Holidays travel guide and hotel recommendations below to help you plan your holiday. Lara Beach Holidays have something to offer for everyone, from couples to families, seeking a Mediterranean holiday.

About Lara Beach

Lara Beach is located in Antalya City, right along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of Turkey. Lara Beach is at the east side of Antalya's rocky region, a brown beach at the foot of the Lower Duden Waterfall that connects to the Antalya Gulf. Also known as Lara Plaji, it is known as the longest beach in Turkey with dark brown, pebbled sand where calm waves from the Mediterranean end.

Holidays to Lara Beach, Antalya

Lara Beach is becoming more and more famous as a holiday destination for many tourists from all over the world. During the summer time in Europe, it is one of the more popular summer vacation spots for travellers from the UK and other areas of Northern Europe. The temperature during this time averages at 30°C (86°F) - perfect for sun and beach-loving holidaymakers. Anyone who loves sunbathing will feel right at home laying on the beach all day and enjoying the gentle sounds of the waves in the background. It rarely rains in this area, and even during the colder season of Europe, the weather in Lara Beach is still warm enough to be the perfect escape venue for those coming from colder countries in the region.

Many luxurious hotels can be found in the district of Lara and Kundu area, including a number of five- to seven-star hotels with magnificent replicas of famous landmarks from all over the world. This makes Lara Beach famous and is what gives it's name as the "Las Vegas of Turkey." Most of the hotels in the area give you easy access to the golden brown sands and perfect turquoise-blue waters as well. The luxury hotels also provide the best entertainment options in the area.

Lara Beach Climate

The prevailing climate in Lara Beach is typically Mediterranean. This means the temperature highs which range from 30 to 35°C occur during the summer months. Rainfall during this time of the year rarely occurs and you can enjoy around 12 hours of sunshine per day. Winter season is relatively cool and wet with temperatures ranges of around 15°C to 18°C especially during the months of December to February. Climatic shifts from high temperature to low temperature happen during the months of October to December and from low temperatures to high temperatures March to June.

One of the important aspects of the climate that you must take into account is the relative humidity. Lara Beach is highly humid and it goes along with the spikes of the prevailing high temperatures during the summer season. This and the relative absence of the northern winds are the main reasons why Lara Beach and the entire Region of Antalya can get so hot especially during the peak of the summer season when temperature ranges can go as high as 40°C.

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Flights to Lara Beach

To get to Antalya, you can take one of the many regular flights from Istanbul and Ankara, or take one of the many chartered flights from major cities in Europe. The airport of Antalya has two international terminals that have free shuttle service between them 24 hours a day. The airport itself is only about 10 kilometers east of the city center.

There are also a number of intercity road transportation services from different parts of Turkey to Antalya. Service coaches are also available and would be the most convenient way to get to Antalya if you are coming from another one of the resorts in Turkey. You can also take the bus which brings you to the Antalya main bus station, which is about 4 kilometers north of the city center. If you are travelling by rail, you can also book a ticket to Burdur (nearest station to Antalya) from any major city in Europe.

From the Antalya city center, take the dolmus minibus from the Kalekapisi station to get to Lara Beach. The minibus runs through the entire public access area along the beach, which takes about a forty-five minute ride from the city center going to the east.

Things to do in Lara Beach, Antalya

There are several commercial services for beach lovers available throughout the stretch of the Lara Beach. You will find many beach chairs and big umbrellas for your comfort, and a number of places offer food and drinks that you can enjoy at the beach. Shower stalls are also available along the beach if you do not want to go back to your hotel every so often.

Aside from sunbathing in style, you can also catch a boat ride to enjoy the view of the crystal blue water against the backdrop of mountains. You can ask the boat operator to take you to spots where you can go on a quick dive and swim. Some places also have elaborate water slides than can give you a great, fun and exciting ride.

After a day well spent enjoying the water and the beach, you can head on to the Antalya city center to enjoy the nightlife and other entertainment offered in the area. Shopping in Antalya can be a fun experience. You can try your haggling skills and get the most value for your money. There are great finds in store for you if you like pottery or just want to get basic leather and cotton goods, which are also very famous in Antalya shopping. If you are ready to make a more expensive purchase, check out one of the many jewellers in the city.

If you are spending more than a day in Lara Beach, make sure you book yourself for a tour of the city and neighboring centers. Half day and full day tours are available, so you have to decide how much of the area you want to see. Make sure you have the chance to see the tower in the old city walls of Antalya City Center, called Kalekapisi (which means Castle Gate and is also where the dolmus minibus stops).

From there, you can go downhill starting from the Hadrian's Gate, a famous landmark in the city built in 130 AD to commemorate the visit of the great Roman Emperor Hadrian to the city of Antalya. If you enter the there-panelled marble gate, you will find yourself in the Old Antalya, called Kaleici.

Inside this Roman town, you will also find the Broken Minaret Mosque and the Old Stone Tower called Hidirlik Kulesi. If you have more time, you should also check out the Karaalioglu Parki, Antalya's city park, and the Antalya Muzesi. Antalya is also known for its attractive harbour view, so make sure you check out Eski Liman, the Roman yacht harbor.

Cheap Holidays to Lara Beach, Antalya

Lara Beach is becoming very popular with holidaymakers as a resort in Antalya as it offers a wide choice of nice hotels, plenty of nearby things to see and do and a fantastic long beach great for relaxing on your Lara Beach Holidays year after year..

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