A great place for off-season vacation
If you want sun and pool side reading and if you have kids. This is the place to go to in April (a bit of a gamble weather wise) May, October and November. The Antalya province is packed with big hotels and many have heated pools. in other parts of Europe there can be hard to find (non luxury) hotels with heated pools. So if you just want som sun and poolside relaxation, this is a great alternative before or after you can use non heated pools.
In general, areas with a lot of all-inclusive hotels (like in Turkey, Egypt, the Dominican Republic etc.) are not a favourite of mine. You eat to much if you stay in the hotels, the infrastructure in the area is poor and it is not nice to stroll around. But if you have kids and need heated pools this is the best alternative when the rest of Europe´s pools and beaches are to cold.
Lara is just one of those big hotel areas in the Antalya district. It has a nice beach and the hotels are good. They have playgrounds, organized activities, multiple pools, bars and restaurants. The food is okay and it is easy/lazy living in it´s extreme. One week is enough.
If you want sun and pool side reading and if you have kids. This is the place to go to in April (a bit of a gamble weather wise) May, October and November. The Antalya province is packed with big hotels and many have heated pools. in other parts of Europe there can be hard to find (non luxury) hotels with heated pools. So if you just want som sun and poolside relaxation, this is a great alternative before or after you can use non heated pools.
In general, areas with a lot of all-inclusive hotels (like in Turkey, Egypt, the Dominican Republic etc.) are not a favourite of mine. You eat to much if you stay in the hotels, the infrastructure in the area is poor and it is not nice to stroll around. But if you have kids and need heated pools this is the best alternative when the rest of Europe´s pools and beaches are to cold.
Lara is just one of those big hotel areas in the Antalya district. It has a nice beach and the hotels are good. They have playgrounds, organized activities, multiple pools, bars and restaurants. The food is okay and it is easy/lazy living in it´s extreme. One week is enough.
The score! (This is the evaluation. The scoring system has 10 categories with 1-10 in grades, maximum score is 100)
1. The beach
Clean, water quality, nice sand, facilities etc.
Score: 7 (nice but a bit rough sand)
2. The boardwalk and local environment
Good for running and walking. Nice viewpoints. Vibrating life with people and activities.
Score: 3 (no real boardwalk)
3. Rainy day activities
Is it close to a big city or is there a lot to do rainy days in the area (museums, parks, sights and events)?
Score: 5 (20 min to Antalya city with some sights and shopping, malls with global chains and brands)
4. Sunny day activities
Outdoor activities like kayaking, surfing and more.
Score: 8 (you can rent different kinds of water fun)
5. Restaurants and cafes
Are there many restaurants and cafes? Is the food nice? Is it expensive or cheap? Service and variety.
Score: 4 (Mostly all inclusive big hotels)
6. Parks, forests and mountains
Can you find parks, forests, and mountains so you can go for hikes and do (mountain) biking?
Score: 5 (yes, but it requires some project management)
7. Shopping and street life
What about the quantity and quality of shopping? Is it nice to stroll the streets at night?
Score: 6 (Malls with global brands and turkish street shopping including carpets etc in Antalya city. no nice night strolling in Lara )
8. Weather
In this guide we favour summer temperatures with sunny days.
Score: 10 (Perfect spot in the southern part of the Mediterranean sea)
9. Transport
Is it easy to fly to this place? How long and expensive is the trip including transfer from the airport.
Score: 10 (A lot of airlines fly to Alayna/Antalya The airport is just 15 min away)
10. Housing and hotels
Is it a wide range of nice hotels, apartments (on AirBnb etc.) and houses?
Score: 5 (all inclusive and big hotels dominate)
Total score: 65/100 points
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