There is much more to Larnaca than relaxing beside the hotel pool. This is where we collect our favourite ideas for getting out and exploring: beaches, diving, day trips, coastal experiences and places worth discovering around Larnaca and across Cyprus.Start close to town with Mackenzie Beach or head beneath the Mediterranean to discover the famous Zenobia wreck. If you have more time, Larnaca also makes a practical base for exploring other parts of Cyprus, from traditional villages and mountain scenery to historic cities and beaches farther along the coast.Use these guides as inspiration rather than a strict itinerary. Cyprus is at its best when there is still room in the day for an unexpected swim, a long lunch or a detour to somewhere you had never planned to visit.
Travellers who want to see something beyond central Larnaca without committing to a full-day journey can head to Kiti, a village southwest of the city.
Larnaca’s nightlife is generally more relaxed than the club-focused reputation of some other Cypriot resorts. That can be an advantage if your ideal evening involves
Larnaca is usually marketed with images of sunshine and summer beaches, but the city can be equally interesting outside the peak season. Winter visitors find
Larnaca is a practical choice for families who want a Cyprus holiday without making every day complicated. The international airport is close to the city,
Cyprus has history stretching far beyond its medieval castles and classical ruins. At Choirokoitia, within easy reach of Larnaca, visitors can explore one of the
If you want to exchange Larnaca’s flat coastline for stone houses and narrow village streets, Lefkara makes an excellent day trip. Located inland in the
On the western shore of Larnaca Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke creates one of the most memorable views in the area. The mosque complex, surrounded
Larnaca is unusual among Mediterranean holiday cities because one of Cyprus’s most distinctive natural areas lies almost beside the airport. The Larnaca Salt Lake complex
In the old centre of Larnaca stands one of the city’s most important historic and religious landmarks: the Church of Saint Lazarus. Built over many
Finikoudes Beach and Promenade – The Heart of Larnaca Finikoudes is the place where many visitors first discover the relaxed character of Larnaca. The broad