A Little Venice on the Antalya coast: Ducale Lara 5★ begins a new chapter

Venice and Antalya may seem worlds apart, but one resort on Turkey’s Riviera has built its identity around bringing the two together. In Kundu, Ducale Lara 5★ recreates the atmosphere of a small Venice, including a copy of St. Mark’s Square.

The resort, formerly known as Venezia Palace, reopened in 2025 after a complete renovation. It covers 118,000 square meters and sits directly beside a sandy beach. Its 543 accommodation units are spread across three blocks and four villas.

Ducale Lara is about 20 kilometers from central Antalya and approximately 15 kilometers from the airport. Guests have direct access to a private beach, where umbrellas, loungers and towels are provided without an additional charge. Beach pavilions cost extra.

The complex offers outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis and children’s pools. Families can also use seven waterslides for adults and four for children. Sports facilities include table tennis, mini football, tennis, beach volleyball, basketball and aerobics, alongside daytime and evening entertainment.

Children aged 4 to 12 can attend the mini club. The resort also has a playground, children’s pools, a mini disco and a children’s menu, while babysitting is available for an additional fee.

The resort’s Ultra All Inclusive concept includes buffet dining under the hotel’s rules. The main Bellini restaurant is joined by midnight, Turkish and Italian snack restaurants, as well as Italian, Turkish and seafood à la carte venues. Eight bars are located throughout the complex.