Guidebook for Larnaca
Arts & Culture
Lefkarama Village
Traditional lace making
Choirokoitia
Archaelogical site currently the subject of a small exploration
Parks & Nature
you can ski in the winter and then be on the beach in half an hour
Beautiful scenery and views
A few degrees cooler on a hot day
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Troodos
you can ski in the winter and then be on the beach in half an hour
Beautiful scenery and views
A few degrees cooler on a hot day
Salt lake which dries in the summer and has hundreds of migrating flamingos around February/March time.
There is a nice boardwalk around one side of the lake and the mosque is certainly worth a visit.
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Salt Lake Larnaca
Salt lake which dries in the summer and has hundreds of migrating flamingos around February/March time.
There is a nice boardwalk around one side of the lake and the mosque is certainly worth a visit.
Sightseeing
It is the last divided capital in the world. Take your passport and visit the Turkish side. See the difference between the two cultures
Also some cheap shopping if you want cheap fakes, scarves, towels.
Try out the Turkish fare
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Nicosia
It is the last divided capital in the world. Take your passport and visit the Turkish side. See the difference between the two cultures
Also some cheap shopping if you want cheap fakes, scarves, towels.
Try out the Turkish fare
A lovely old village with great views from the mill. Renovated to show the beautiful old Cypriot houses.
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Kakopetria
A lovely old village with great views from the mill. Renovated to show the beautiful old Cypriot houses.
Lovely old Greek Orthodox church with the tomb of St Lazarous. Still a busy church. Look out for weddings taking place there
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Agios Lazaros Church
Lovely old Greek Orthodox church with the tomb of St Lazarous. Still a busy church. Look out for weddings taking place there
Built as a look out for marauding invaders then changed into other uses including a prison during British colonialization. Well worth a visit inside where you can look out over the sea. There are occasionally music events which are magical
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Miðalda kastali
Piyale PaşaBuilt as a look out for marauding invaders then changed into other uses including a prison during British colonialization. Well worth a visit inside where you can look out over the sea. There are occasionally music events which are magical
Ancient aqueduct still mostly intact. Iconic view driving through Larnaca. There is a nice walk from here to the Salt Lake.
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Kamares vatnsveit
Van Ntaik LarisisAncient aqueduct still mostly intact. Iconic view driving through Larnaca. There is a nice walk from here to the Salt Lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely beach not too far away and a chance to see a bit of Ayia Napa if you fancy
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Nissi Beach Resort
Lovely beach not too far away and a chance to see a bit of Ayia Napa if you fancy
Kemelpark
Kiti to Mazotosyou can ride camels here
Great rides - some only suitable for adults, lovely lazy river. Buses go direct from Larnaca. A bit pricey -37 euros, internet discount of 2 euros and worth every penny if this is your thing
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WaterWorld Tema Vatnaparkur
Great rides - some only suitable for adults, lovely lazy river. Buses go direct from Larnaca. A bit pricey -37 euros, internet discount of 2 euros and worth every penny if this is your thing
Shopping
15 minutes walk up the road but the best thing is the lovely fruit and vegetable shop across the road with Cyprus ingredients
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Σκλαβενίτης
23 Spyrou Kyprianou15 minutes walk up the road but the best thing is the lovely fruit and vegetable shop across the road with Cyprus ingredients
Food Scene
Typical Cypriot restaurant with arty décor and a groovy bar downstairs with tonnes of great memorabilia
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Art Cafe 1900
6 StasinouTypical Cypriot restaurant with arty décor and a groovy bar downstairs with tonnes of great memorabilia
Bennigans Makenzy
Piyale Paşagreat location on Makenzie beach and good food
Cheapest place in town for good beer and reasonable food. Plus you get to sit facing the beach and people watch
Amenti Bar and Grill
AthenonCheapest place in town for good beer and reasonable food. Plus you get to sit facing the beach and people watch
Fabulous seafood restaurant serving prawns, mussels, fish and chips, sushi galore. Reasonably priced for a seafront restaurant
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Ocean Basket
Fabulous seafood restaurant serving prawns, mussels, fish and chips, sushi galore. Reasonably priced for a seafront restaurant
Panos Steak House
7 AgkirasVery good steak house overlooking the seafront
Excellent Lebanese food with belly dancing on Friday and Staurday evenings from around 9pm onwards
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Maqam Al-Sultan Restaurant
Excellent Lebanese food with belly dancing on Friday and Staurday evenings from around 9pm onwards
Mpoukia Kai Goulia
34 Nikolaou RossouMezze restaurant with huge portions - all for 11 euros
Food is cooked in front of you in a very entertaining way. Great happy chefs and delicious food - but the experience is what makes it so enjoyable and fun
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Hokkaido Restaurant
35 Αγίας ΜαύρηςFood is cooked in front of you in a very entertaining way. Great happy chefs and delicious food - but the experience is what makes it so enjoyable and fun
Drinks & Nightlife
Savino rock bar
Lively bar, set away from the sea front
Friendly and welcoming bar where there is no football. Great staff and barbeque on a Sunday with live music
Harry's inn
2 ThermopilonFriendly and welcoming bar where there is no football. Great staff and barbeque on a Sunday with live music
Bowler's Pub
Eski TsiarsiReally nice bar and restaurant away from the tourist area and an interesting décor. Live music occasionally
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The Blue Pine Bar & Restaurant
3 Louki PieridiReally nice bar and restaurant away from the tourist area and an interesting décor. Live music occasionally