Return To Lara Bay
A few years ago we visited Lara Bay and were lucky enough to see the wardens releasing some baby turtles into the ocean. We recently returned, but there were no wardens present this time. So we took some drone footage and made a virtual tour instead. Come and have a look...
It's Good To Be Back
The main focus of our visit to Lara Bay this year has been the routes you can take to get there. We have filmed the two most common and links to them will be below this article. Whichever one you take, you may not actually get to this point, unless you continue past the first carpark you arrive at. We recommend you do this, too, as most people seem to just stop when they get to Car Park Number 1. This is a shame as the Turtle Information Centre is at the other one.
Turtle Information Centre
The Information Centre is down there. The path down is not wheelchair friendly, but it is an easy enough descent. The building to the left of the path is actually for Turtle Wardens only. If you want to find out about the turtles you need the building on the right.
Lara Beach
As you walk down the path, you get a nice view of the beach.
A Lone Warden
I think the warden here was charged with keeping an eye on the beach, rather than protect any swimmers. So bear that in mind if you are going for a swim.
The Information Centre
Last time we visited here there was a tank with some baby turtles in it. I think it was there to deter people from digging up turtles. I guess the presence of a warden now makes that unnecessary.
Which reminds me, there are rules to abide by when visiting Lara Bay. There is a sign up stating them, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to mention them here too...
FISHERIES LAW, CAP. 135
Regulations, 1989
IN THIS AREA IT IS FORBIDDEN TO:
- Place any sunbed, umbrella, caravan, ten, etc.
- Stay on the beaches or the coastal area at night, starting one hour before sunset.
- Fish, except with a rod and line.
- Use or anchor a boat without a permit.
- Drive any vehicle on the beaches.
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Lara Bay has a special place in a lot of people's hearts. The combination of a natural beach and the possibility of seeing hatchling turtles scuttle down to the sea make a visit a memorable occasion. The easiest way to get to Lara Bay is from Ineia. We recently filmed this journey and stopped along the way to fly the drone. You can now see for yourselves how beautiful the journey is...
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Lara Bay is a bit of an enigma. If you approach from the direction of Paphos and Coral Bay, on the main road, you may well end at the beach by Lara Bay Restaurant. Confusingly, this is not Lara Bay. So go back to the main track, and continue into the Akamas for a little while longer. The turtles await...Related Pages
Video ClipFrom Ineia to lara Bay by Car and Drone
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Video ClipFrom Ineia to Lara Bay
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
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You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
