Larnaca Travel Guide
Travel guide to Larnaca, Cyprus with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Larnaca sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.
Larnaca Overview
Larnaca is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus, and home to the country's international airport as well as being its main port. It is claimed also to be the oldest city in Cyprus, with history going back some 6,000 years.
The city is full of historical remnants, with buildings, ruins and artefacts all around the area. Larnaca Castle for example, built originally in the 17th century stands as a fine historical monument in its own right but also houses a range of artefacts that greatly enhance the experience of being there, bringing it to life.
As a tourist destination the city has a lot to offer. Being relatively small it possesses that personal feeling that welcomes visitors, but it is large enough to provide all the services people need. It has a wonderful coastline, with around 15 miles of beach on which to relax. There are also a great number and variation of local tavernas and restaurants where the locals welcome visitors and provide some great cuisine.
Larnaca is not the liveliest city in Cyprus, that accolade will go to Aya Napa, where the club scene is well established. However that is not detrimental to Larnaca as a destination, since it ensures that the people who do stay here are of a similar mind set so the balance of the city remains the same.
Top Larnaca Attractions
There are some amazing buildings and remains here, dating back to 1400BC at the Kition Archaeological site, where five separate Mycenean temples have been unearthed. For something a little different the Larnaca Salt Lake is fascinating, especially in winter when flocks of pink flamingos gather here.
Shopping in Larnaca
The main shopping street in Larnaca is Zenon Kitieos Street and is where the main shops of the city are to be found. Made up primarily of smaller shops there is quite a range of items on offer here, including quite a number of local goods. Another area to visit is Athinou Avenue, where a charming shopping arcade is a great place to spend some time. The nature of the city is quite relaxed and laid back, and this is evident here with the relaxed style that predominates.
Larnaca Sporting Events
One of the main activities here is diving, as well as the other water sports of sailing, wind surfing and jet skiing. A popular dive with the more experienced is to see the wreck of the Zenobia, a ferry that sank in 1980 on her maiden voyage.
