Beaches in Antalya

Turkey is the junction point of Europe and Asia. Turkey is famous for its long summer and the best place to spend your summer vacation days is at the beaches of Gulf of Antalya. Antalya Beachesare nestled between Rocky Mountains of east and west. The rocky cliffs may have limited number of sandy beaches but the beautiful scenery adequately compensates for that. The main two beaches in Antalya are Lara and Konyaalti. These two beaches cover more than 70% of the total golden shore of Antalya.

Lara Beach

It is the most famous and the most visited beach in Turkey. This beach is very well developed to cater to any need of the vacationers. This beach has got many 5 and 7 star rated hotels and restaurants serving foods to satisfy any palate. Lara beach is also the most famous brown beach of the Mediterranean. At the east of the rocky cliffs this beach has Lower Duden waterfall to its western corner.  Spending your holiday in Lara beach means classy beaches, natural splendor and great accommodation. The bright sun will give your skin a nice brownish color and you can also go for swimming or fishing in the sea. Spending your holiday by renting a yacht is also a super luxury option that is available in Lara. Lara also offers an excellent nightlife with lots of bars and restaurants flanking the beach shoreline. You will be welcomed in most of the places with flowers and a cup of herbal tea. Kitchens of Jasmine and Sunset Snack are some of the gourmet restaurants which you must visit if you are a food lover. If you like pizza and want to try something different from the traditional Italian preparations, then Yoruk Tent is a must. Lara Beach also has got a lovely shopping center.

Konyaalti Beach

Although the original Konyaalti Beach sand may not have the silky feeling of the Mediterranean beaches but the golden sands that exist are equally shiny and dazzling. This place is a matchless slice of beauty on the face of earth. The reflection of Taurus Mountain on the clear turquoise water is a magnificent sight. The numerous bars and restaurants are crowded all through the year with vacationers traveling from all over the world. You would love to spend your time here by dipping into a glass of fresh drink while lying on a beach chaise longues.

Other Beaches

There are a number of beaches located at few kilometers away from Antalya.Patara is a 20kms long less crowded beach. The facilities available here may not be of world class standards but the calmness and the surrounding beauty are certainly up to the mark. Oludeniz is another beach which is very popular among sunbathers and swimmers. Paragliding is becoming more and more popular here these days.