Larnaca is a large city on the southern coast of Cyprus. It is very popular with tourists, and is known for its picturesque seafront. This is arguably Cyprus’ oldest city, and has some appealing historical attractions along with fun nightlife and great places to eat.
Getting there
Lanarca airport is a 15 min taxi ride from the centre of the city, making it easy to get to wherever you are staying. There are also buses that run from the airport regularly.
Things to do in Larnaca
I would highly recommend going to see the Church of St. Lazarus. The Church is allegedly built on the tomb of Lazarus, a biblical figure resurrected by Jesus in the Gospel stories. Fascinating architecture and beautiful icons await here.
Another very popular destination is the Larnaca Salt Lake. This is a very beautiful area where you can see many different species of birds, including flocks of pink flamingos in winter.
Other landmarks definitely worth a visit are the remains of the Faneromeni Church, and the Hala Sultan Tekke by the lake.
People who know how to dive should definitely go on a scuba-diving expedition to the wreck of Zanobia. This is a ferry that sank in 1980, the shadow of which can sometimes be seen from the air when flying into Lanarca airport.
If you don’t mind travelling, there is a small town called Lefkara about 30 minutes away, which I definitely recommend visiting. This quaint place is very beautiful, and is a great place to buy fine lace and silverware.
Larnaca has some great beaches, the most well-known being the Finikoudes beach, which is beautiful and also gives you the chance to do a variety of watersports. Other good beaches here are Dhekelia, Faros and Kastella, of which the latter two are blue flag (certified very clean).
Getting there
Lanarca airport is a 15 min taxi ride from the centre of the city, making it easy to get to wherever you are staying. There are also buses that run from the airport regularly.
Things to do in Larnaca
I would highly recommend going to see the Church of St. Lazarus. The Church is allegedly built on the tomb of Lazarus, a biblical figure resurrected by Jesus in the Gospel stories. Fascinating architecture and beautiful icons await here.
Another very popular destination is the Larnaca Salt Lake. This is a very beautiful area where you can see many different species of birds, including flocks of pink flamingos in winter.
Other landmarks definitely worth a visit are the remains of the Faneromeni Church, and the Hala Sultan Tekke by the lake.
People who know how to dive should definitely go on a scuba-diving expedition to the wreck of Zanobia. This is a ferry that sank in 1980, the shadow of which can sometimes be seen from the air when flying into Lanarca airport.
If you don’t mind travelling, there is a small town called Lefkara about 30 minutes away, which I definitely recommend visiting. This quaint place is very beautiful, and is a great place to buy fine lace and silverware.
Larnaca has some great beaches, the most well-known being the Finikoudes beach, which is beautiful and also gives you the chance to do a variety of watersports. Other good beaches here are Dhekelia, Faros and Kastella, of which the latter two are blue flag (certified very clean).
