Lara Beach
Akamas peninsula, west Cyprus · Cyprus
Cyprus has no legal clothing-optional beach; Lara's remote turtle bay is where clothing-optional use is quietly tolerated. Wild and worth the drive.
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Find it
35.0090° N, 32.3020° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
A rough track north of Paphos; a 4x4 or a long walk. The bay is a turtle nesting reserve, so no umbrellas in the sand.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Lara Beach?
Akamas peninsula, west Cyprus, Cyprus. The map pin is 35.0090° N, 32.3020° E.
What is Lara Beach like?
Cyprus has no legal clothing-optional beach; Lara's remote turtle bay is where clothing-optional use is quietly tolerated. Wild and worth the drive.
How do I get to Lara Beach?
A rough track north of Paphos; a 4x4 or a long walk. The bay is a turtle nesting reserve, so no umbrellas in the sand.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.