Larnaca
Cyprus · Larnaca District · 10 m
Description
Larnaca (Larnaka) is the main gateway to Cyprus and a relaxed seafront city built on the ancient kingdom of Kition. The palm-lined Finikoudes promenade runs along a town beach straight into the medieval fort, and behind it the church of Saint Lazarus holds the tomb of the man the town claims as its first bishop. The Hala Sultan Tekke mosque stands on a salt lake that fills with flamingos in the cool months. Larnaca mixes Greek and Ottoman heritage with a working fishing harbour, tavernas serving meze and easy access to the Troodos foothills and the eastern beaches.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – June or September – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Finikoudes Beach and promenade
- Church of Saint Lazarus
- Larnaca Salt Lake and the flamingos (November - March)
- Hala Sultan Tekke mosque
- Larnaca Castle and medieval museum
- Zenobia wreck dive
- Mackenzie Beach and its beach bars
- Kition archaeological site
- Lefkara lace and silver village(Day trip)
- Choirokoitia neolithic settlement(Day trip)
- Stavrovouni Monastery(Day trip)
- Larnaca old Turkish quarter and Büyük Cami
- Pierides Museum
- Larnaca Archaeological Museum
- Kamares aqueduct
- Agios Minas and the Lefkara hill villages(Day trip)
- Cyprus Handicraft Centre
- Kalo Chorio and the Kamares aqueduct trail
Getting there
- Airports:
- LCA
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry