Lara Beach
Lara Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Paphos, Cyprus. The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C (82°F) and coolest in February (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (81°F), and the best time to visit is May to October. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Hidden Beach (34 km (21 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Lara Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 17°C | 89 mm |
| February | 12°C | 17°C | 54 mm |
| March | 14°C | 17°C | 33 mm |
| April | 17°C | 18°C | 18 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 13 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 10 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 25°C | 27 mm |
| November | 17°C | 22°C | 43 mm |
| December | 13°C | 19°C | 92 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 34.94707, 32.31169 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Cyprus?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Lara Beach
- 1Hidden Beach nude beach · Paphos · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 2Pissouri Nudist Beach nude beach · Limassol · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 3Governor's Beach nude beach · Larnaca · best May to NovemberListedSea 27°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lara Beach clothing optional?
Lara Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Cyprus before you go.
When is the best time to visit Lara Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to October. July averages 27°C (81°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Lara Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 28°C (82°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Lara Beach?
The closest are Hidden Beach (34 km (21 mi)), Pissouri Nudist Beach (50 km (31 mi)) and Governor's Beach (91 km (57 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.