Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station
Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station
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The Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station is located on a secluded beach in Paphos, helmed by a dedicated conservation team whose mission is to help baby turtles hatch and make it to sea. The best time to visit is in August when the eggs start to hatch. Keep a lookout for signs along the beach, which mark where the turtle nests are buried in the sand—see if you can spot the baby turtles emerging. Make a day out of your visit with a quad or buggy tour from Coral Bay, which stops at the conservation station before Adonis Baths. – Tripadvisor
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Stratford-upon-Avon, UK210 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Seeing turtle nests were a big yes for me and the chance of one hatching wow!!
Realism alert…the roads to this place are NOT roads but dirt tracks and if your sensible you will make it without damage but I’m talking 5-10 miles per hour. The car hire companies will tell you not to go off road this is defo off road.
Just isn’t worth 2 plus hours getting there and getting out and to be honest it’s dangerous and could be costly.
Realism alert…the roads to this place are NOT roads but dirt tracks and if your sensible you will make it without damage but I’m talking 5-10 miles per hour. The car hire companies will tell you not to go off road this is defo off road.
Just isn’t worth 2 plus hours getting there and getting out and to be honest it’s dangerous and could be costly.
Written 30 July 2023
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J C
United Kingdom3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We had a wonderful time at Lara Bay during our stay in Cyprus. The route there was tricky, especially as there are current works ongoing and our sat nav was advising us to pass through road closures, however, once we reached the beach front itself, it was a remarkable experience. The beach itself was Sandy and the waters were so calm and clear. One of us was a nervous swimmer and throughly enjoyed the calmness of the waters and how clear they were. We sadly didn’t get to spot any turtles, but then again, we wouldn’t wish to disrupt or disturb nature. We had a wonderful experience all in all and would highly recommend a visit though not to the detriment or disruption of nature.
Written 22 October 2023
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Gareth
16 contributions
May 2021
Hire a buggy and come here. It's so beautiful, secluded and clean. Chance to see turtles as well. Our buggy guide mentioned the water is usually a bit warmer here as well, than at Pathos.
Written 24 May 2021
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harshaldudhia
Greater London, UK128 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We went to see turtle but local ppl said turtle come out August to Oct only . 5 km gravel road I hate local authorities that not make any road . But 100% lovely trip from coral beach to Lara beach drive between small river along side the beach 35 min drive from coral beach . I seen very clean and sandy beach . No push chair please .
Written 17 February 2020
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tuna
Zagreb, Croatia21 contributions
May 2022 • Family
As you all probably know access is heavy, but that is ok to distract invazion of tourists I guess. Beach is nice, unfortunatelly we did not see turtles, but honestly content is missing, litterally there is nothing to do. I do understand that beach needs to be protected but I do not remember that I saw 1 restaurant open…
Written 30 May 2022
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Georges V
13 contributions
Oct 2021
When I visited the beaches, the turtles already hatched.
In the right time of the year, when the turtles invade the beaches here, this must be an incredible view from up the cliffs.
Although there were no turtles, it is still interesting to visit and read all the panels about how this conservation project succesfully succeded in raisin the numbers of these endangered species.
On top of the cliffs and on the descend, the views are just breathtaking.
In the right time of the year, when the turtles invade the beaches here, this must be an incredible view from up the cliffs.
Although there were no turtles, it is still interesting to visit and read all the panels about how this conservation project succesfully succeded in raisin the numbers of these endangered species.
On top of the cliffs and on the descend, the views are just breathtaking.
Written 4 November 2021
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Austin
South Yorkshire, UK292 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
As with most wildlife places, the review depends on what you have/haven’t seen! If you see turtles, then I imagine it would be the highlight of your year. If you don’t then it renders your visit quite pointless. We didn’t see any, which was a shame, I would go back at a different time of year. It was only a flying visit as we was on a jeep safari!
Written 9 July 2023
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Sophie
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Aug 2024 • Family
Visited the turtle conservation beach in mid August for less than an hour as part of a quad/buggy tour. Bumpy road nearby so would be difficult to access by car. Location appears to be just a beach, ocean and small cafe.
Unfortunately didn’t see any baby turtles during the stop but lots of hatched and unhatched eggs on the beach. The sea is also too cloudy from sand to see anything even if there was turtles in it.
Plan your visit well if you hope to see turtles :)
Unfortunately didn’t see any baby turtles during the stop but lots of hatched and unhatched eggs on the beach. The sea is also too cloudy from sand to see anything even if there was turtles in it.
Plan your visit well if you hope to see turtles :)
Written 16 August 2024
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Norman3721
Dover, UK267 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This was part of a jeep safari trip we had booked prior to our trip to Cyprus.
We were taken to Lara Bay and headed down to the beach.
Crystal clear waters and a stunning view greeted us.
We ventured along and had the privilege of watching the team open up some turtle nests.
They hatch in August and venture to the sea at night.
We were lucky enough to see some straglers left behind and taken to the sea.
Just ab amazing experience to see new life head out on its journey into the world
Perfect timing and an experience I will never forget.
The sand was warm and golden between your toes and such a well preserved beach.
Very hot in August and little shade.
The walk down was beautiful,the steps up are steep but it's worth it especially to see how looked after the turtles are and all the hard work and effort the conservation team put in.
The gentleman we spoke to said he's been doing the job as a volunteer for 40 years
Just wonderful
Well done all and Thank-you
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We were taken to Lara Bay and headed down to the beach.
Crystal clear waters and a stunning view greeted us.
We ventured along and had the privilege of watching the team open up some turtle nests.
They hatch in August and venture to the sea at night.
We were lucky enough to see some straglers left behind and taken to the sea.
Just ab amazing experience to see new life head out on its journey into the world
Perfect timing and an experience I will never forget.
The sand was warm and golden between your toes and such a well preserved beach.
Very hot in August and little shade.
The walk down was beautiful,the steps up are steep but it's worth it especially to see how looked after the turtles are and all the hard work and effort the conservation team put in.
The gentleman we spoke to said he's been doing the job as a volunteer for 40 years
Just wonderful
Well done all and Thank-you
🐢
Written 12 August 2022
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Christina F
Athens, Greece76 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We went to the beach today and although I wanted to see how the people protect the turtles here I still can't believe what I saw. They had baby sea turtle in a tank. In a tiny tank...... No one was there to supervise them and the kids could just tap on the glass all the time. What is wrong with them? They should protect them and not enslave them. This is not the right way. I will never go back there.
Written 14 August 2018
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We went on an organised tour which took in the conservation station. It is worth checking the breeding season etc as when we went we could see the infrastructure that had been made but no turtles
Written 18 February 2023
Best time of day to visit? Do they post anywhere when there is an excavation?
Written 1 August 2022
Hi all, looking at visiting Lara bay conservation station. Has anyone used the public 616 bus from coral bay? How long does it take to walk from the drop off to the actual station? Thanks!
Written 1 August 2022
Hi :-) is their a postcode or address for this place so I can put it in my Waze ? Looks amazing Many thanks
Written 10 September 2020
It's in Nature reserve. The only way you can locate it on map is to try Lara Bay. Postcode... Lol... No postman goes there ;)
Written 24 September 2020
Hi
We want to visit Lara Bay Turtle Conservation but we don't really want to do a whole day of touring... Can we get a taxi to visit Lara Bay and if yes how much is it to go onto the beach/centre?
Thanks
Written 1 October 2019
sorry cant help , we went as part of a jeep safari
Written 1 October 2019
Just on corallia beach and found a turtles best, all hatched but one straggler left behind so helped him to the sea.
Written 7 September 2019
Michael S
Farum, Denmark
Is there any chance to see the turtles in mid-October?
Written 2 September 2019
Hi there - Turtles arrive to kayvthe eggs generally between May to August and the incubation period is around 45-70 Days I believe. So you may be lucky to see the last ones hatch, but if not when we were there in July it was a beautiful peaceful area without the usual Tourist Sunbeds and People Sunbathing or swimming.
Enjoy your time.
Written 5 September 2019
Can you access Lara bay turtle reserve via car ?
Written 9 June 2019
you need at least a 4x4 . maybe best to do a tour. hire cars not insured for of road and charge around 800 euros for call out so beware
Written 8 July 2019
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