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THE DISPUTED SERIES, DAY 12

CYPRUS

The best beach in Cyprus. To give you an idea on how spur of the moment this trip has been I have just booked a flight to Munich this morning so I have 5 hours to visit both of the beaches left in the list.

IS THIS PLACE SOME SORT OF SECRET?

It’s not how I normally do it but things haven’t gone quite to my itinerary so I’ve had to improvise.

WHERE IS LARA BEACH?

CORAL BAY

First was Coral Bay which is similar to what is found up on the north coast but equally as stunning and quiet. It would be interesting to observe the summer crowds at these beaches. I then took the trip to Lara Bay and Lara beach.

THE BEST BEACH IN CYPRUS

Lara bay captivates with its stunning views before the paved road turns to dirt. Special mention to Toxéftra Beach just 2mins further up the coast not in the same league as Lara Beach though!

Pool and view of Coral Bay in Cyprus. The best beach in Cyprus

GETTING THERE

Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a drive on a dirt road from Lara bay, around 20-25mins if you take it slow. I was fully insured so done it in 15. You don’t need a 4×4 unless conditions are wet, in which case, you might face difficulties. There are several rivers to cross but they are fairly shallow and don’t prove to be an issue. I seen a car turn back but then after seeing me fly over it he stopped and asked if its worth the risk, “as long as you are insured buddy!”

David Simpson at Lara Bay in Cyprus. The best beach in Cyprus

LARA BEACH

Making my way down to the car park I could see on another day I would have needed the 4×4 but having come this far I wasn’t willing to be beaten. I didn’t encounter a single car on my drive, and for a place renowned for its summer beaches, hikes, and wildlife (it’s a nature reserve), this solitude came as a complete surprise.

PARADISE

Arriving at the car park I was thrilled to see there was no other cars so I jumped out for a look and couldn’t believe my eyes. I was thinking, ‘is place was some sort of secret?!’ I stayed around for a few hours taking photos and just walking around in complete awe. In this day and age finding a beach of this standard all on your own is near impossible! It was just me, no one else the entire time I was there, no buildings could be seen from the beach, no other cars, no boats, just golden sand, blue water and the sun!

Lara Beach in Cyprus. The best beach in Cyprus
Aerial view of Lara Beach in Cyprus. The best beach in Cyprus

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall a much better place than the first time I was here. It really takes you to venture around the island and see what’s on offer. It’s all too easy to arrive in Ayia Napa and become stuck, I’m guilty of that as much as anyone. I can imagine it to be an entirely different place and experience in the summer however.

NEXT UP

After a rush to get to the airport not helped by a road closure the little Nissan Note done it’s job. Although after gunning it for the best part of 2hrs I’m pretty certain it will never be the same again.

I’m now 2hours south of Munich near the Austrian border in Hohenschwangau ready for my trip to Schloss Neuschwanstein which is one of Europe’s most stunning castles and another bucketlist item I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Click to read.

SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This post is part of The Disputed Series, click to explore or for episode 1 click here.
To watch the video of my trip, head to my highlights on my Instagram.

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