Lara Plaji (Beach), Antalya, Turkey

Lara Plaji (Lara Beach) east of Antalya is a l-o-n-g beach of gentle waves, darkish sand, and some small pebbles.

Most parts of the beach are backed by commercial services offering beach chairs, sun umbrellas, snacks and drinks, showers and perhaps even some entertainment.

The beach begins east of Antalya's falez (cliffs), just past the Lower Düden Waterfall (Asagi Düden Selalesi). East of the waterfall a point of land extends into the Gulf of Antalya. Hotels, restaurants and other services host visitors who swim mostly from docks and platforms.

The real sand beach starts on the east side of the point and extends for several kilometers. The first major installation is Lara Halk Plaji, with beach services organized by the city of Antalya.

Beyond this municipal beach are various private commercial installations which bear numbers (1 to 8) and fantasy names. I'd suggest that you have a look at Lara Halk Plaji first, and if this doesn't fit your needs, go farther east to find one that does.

If you don't want to rent a beach chair and umbrella, or use the other services available, find one of the vacant parts of the beach, spread your beach towel, and soak up the sun.

You can reach Lara Plaji from the center of Antalya by dolmush minibus (No. 18, 30 or 77). The minibuses run all the way along the beach to the end of the public access area. The ride from Antalya city center near Kalekapisi to the eastern end of the beach takes about 45 minutes, a few minutes less if you're only going as far as Lara Halk Plaji.

Antalya's other beach, Konaalti Plaji, west of the city, has coarser sand and more pebbles, but better beach installations, and is quicker and easier to reach by tram or minibus from Kalekapisi.

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Above, Lara Plaji, Antalya, Turkey.
Below, a commercial beach club.