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Lara

Antalya

The sandy beaches east of the city, lined with large all-inclusive resorts and close to the airport. Antalya's classic beach-holiday district.

Best for Families · Upscale

Transport
2/5
Sights
2/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$190/night · 40 min to Kalekapısı

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Why stay here

  • Long sandy beach
  • Close to the airport
  • All-inclusive resorts with pools and kids' clubs

Who should stay here

  • Families with young children
  • All-inclusive beach holidays
  • Short trips with an early or late flight

Not ideal if…

  • You want old-town character
  • You want to explore without taxis
  • You want independent restaurants nearby

What it's like

Lara stretches east from the Falez cliffs past the Lower Düden waterfall, which drops straight into the sea, to a long sandy beach where most of the big resort hotels stand, some built as copies of famous landmarks.

Most visitors stay all-inclusive and rarely leave the hotel. The airport is close, the sand is good for children, and prices include meals. The old town is 30 to 40 minutes away by bus or taxi, so it's a beach base, not a sightseeing one.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Lara Caddesi

    Main road from the city past the Düden waterfall.

  • Kundu

    The far end of the beach, where the biggest resorts are.

Getting around

Nearest stations
City buses along Lara Caddesi; no tram. Most guests use taxis or hotel shuttles.
To Kalekapısı
About 40 minutes
From Antalya Airport
About 15 minutes: taxi or hotel transfer.

Nearby attractions

  • Lower Düden Waterfall

    A river falling 40 metres off the cliffs into the sea.

  • Lara Beach

    Sandy beach with gentle water for children.

Where to eat and drink

  • Resort restaurants

    Most meals are included in the room rate.

  • Lara Caddesi

    Fish restaurants and cafés on the way into town.

Where to stay in Lara

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Lara Barut Collection

Why we like it: All-inclusive resort on the beach, set in gardens.

Typical luxury rate in Lara: ~$420/night

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Luxury pick

Titanic Beach Lara

Why we like it: Ship-shaped all-inclusive resort with big pools.

Typical luxury rate in Lara: ~$420/night

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Luxury pick

Delphin Imperial

Why we like it: Large all-inclusive resort at the Kundu end of the beach.

Typical luxury rate in Lara: ~$420/night

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Hotels in LaraMid-range from ~$190/night

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