Book your holiday to Larnaca and discover the southern coast of Cyprusknown for Finikoudes Beach, a sandy strip in the city center backed by a palm-lined seaside promenade. It is one of the most important tourist centres on the island. The main attraction of Larnaca lies in its beaches. Finikoudes Beach, Mackenzie Beach, Nissi Beach, Cape Kiti Beach and Perivolia Beach are few of the most visitedbeaches in Larnaca.
The famous attractions like St Lazarus Church and the Kamares Aqueduct, Pierides Archaeological Foundation Museum are a few must visit historical sites to explore. The serenely beautiful Hala Sultan Tekke sits on the western side of Larnaca's Salt Lake which is a nature reserve and in spring, large flocks of flamingos and ducks can be easily seen. Larnaca fort displays a small collection of weaponry as well as some great black-and-white photographs of the local area. Climbing up onto the ramparts offers good views across the Mediterranean Sea.There are many cheap holidays to Larnaca offered on our website.
With a reasonable temperate weather, the city surely is a refreshing site for anyone opting out of the traditional holiday in the hustle and bustle of the city. Cape Greco, between Agia Napa and the town of Protaras, is the most southerly point of Cyprus and has a fantastic hiking trail that takes you across the cliffs, right to the island's southern tip.
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LARNACA INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
Greek & Turkish
Time Zone
GMT+2.00
Avg. Flight Time
4h 46m
Peak Travel
All Year Round
Price of a pint
€3.00
MORE ABOUT LARNACA
Larnaca Beaches
One of the most popular things to do in Larnaca is to visit and spend time on the beach. The beautiful city of Larnaca offers a wide variety of beaches at different locations within the city, each with its own unique identity.
Beaches like the Mackenzie beach, Lenios beach and Meneou beach are the perfect destination for you to enjoy a little Cyprus sunshine as you wander around observing the locals.The city authorities also provide lifeguard and bathroom services as you spend time with your family engaging in popular beach activities.
Nightlife
Larnaca might be one of the Mediterranean’s oldest cities, but when it comes to the nightlife, it has enough to keep even the most dedicated party-goers happy. You can bask on one of the beautiful beaches, visit museums and explore ancient ruins.
By night, Larnaca undergoes a stunning transformation, as the promenade lights flicker into life and the sounds of party-heads gathering at the bars, clubs and pubs starts to fill the air. While the nightlife might not be as hectic or intense as it is in nearby Ayia Napa and a far easier journey back to your hotel.
Cultural sites
The Larnaca Castle is a Medieval Ottoman fortress, located in the south of Finikoudes promenade. The castle was founded by Europeans in the 14th century, when Lusignans were running the country, and later rebuilt by Turks, who used it to protect the city harbor.
After Britain had come to power in 1878 and up to 1948 the castle was used as a police office and a jail, where death penalties were enforced. When the police office opened on the other side of the street, the castle finally became a historical museum, where archaeological finds, arms and household items discovered during the archaeological excavations of Kition, are exhibited.
The Larnaka District Archeological Museum is located at Kalogairon square, almost in the center of the city. The museum features archaeological finds and historical objects, shown in chronological order and illustrating the development of the region.
Food in Larnaca
Cyprus is famous all over the world for its traditional cuisine: in particular, meat and fish meals and meze, brilliant selections of small dishes, offered anywhere on the island, including Larnaca. If you are looking where to eat in Larnaca, you may find the information below helpful.
The Tasties Cafe is located in Lefkara, a famous village not far from Larnaca where unique silver handicrafts and embroidery are produced. It serves Greek, Mediterranean and even African cuisine, home-made wine and an apple pie with ice-cream, as well as sandwiches and hamburgers for those who do not want to experiment. Live piano music is performed here in the evenings.
The Kalamaki Bar Greek restaurant is a place where you can get a large portion of coal-roasted meal with a good view on the sea. Here visitors can try Souvlaki, gyros and other Greek dishes and desserts, one of which is Mahalebi.
