Larnaca International Airport 7 min
Larnaca Castle (6 min) 12th-century castle once used as a fort & prison, with a modest museum inside & sea views. Kamares Aqueduct (7 min) This historic water bridge with 75 arches was built in 1750 & continued operating till 1939. Camel Park (21 min) Large family recreation park featuring animal rides, swings, games, a swimming pool & a 5D cinema. Larnaca Salt Lake (8 min) Series of salt lakes featuring flamingos & other water birds, plus the Hala Sultan Tekke shrine. Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (14 min) Small, private archaeology museum displaying regional artifacts including pottery, glassware & maps. Larnaka District Archeological Museum (18 min) Intimate museum housing a modest collection of ancient artifacts, including pottery & sculpture. Church of Saint Lazarus (7 min) Restored 9th-century Byzantine stone church in the town's center housing a gold-plated iconostasis. MS Zenobia Wreck (4 min) Submerged ferry capsized in 1980, now a destination for scuba divers of all levels. Finikoudes (11 min) Famous palm-lined beach with clean-water status & promenades, next to a town with full amenities. Stavrovouni Monastery (40 min) Monumental hilltop monastery founded in the 4th century CE, home to several Christian relics. Larnaca Marina (17 min) Base for yacht cruises & diving excursions, with outdoor dining & views of a popular beach. Kastella Beach - Blue Flag (18 min) Compact beach popular with families, with warm, shallow water, a bar & lounge chair rentals. Oroklini Lake (15 min) Hala Sultan Tekke (9 min) This historic lakefront mosque is an important Muslim pilgrimage site & is surrounded by a garden. Mackenzie Beach (28 min) This sandy beach features swimming & a promenade with palm trees, cafes, bars & eateries. |