Sandland

This guide to Sandland on Lara Beach in Antalya follows the sculptors who arrive each year facing a strict deadline, and the sand itself, river sand hauled in by the ton because ordinary beach sand will not hold a carved edge. You'll hear how artists from across Europe rebuild the park around a new theme every season, from Cleopatra to dragons to astronauts. A tip for the visit: come toward evening, when the lighting changes how the figures read.