Larnaca International Airport 8 min
Larnaca Castle (15 min) 12th-century castle once used as a fort & prison, with a modest museum inside & sea views. Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (11 min) Small, private archaeology museum displaying regional artifacts including pottery, glassware & maps. Larnaca Salt Lake (9 min) Series of salt lakes featuring flamingos & other water birds, plus the Hala Sultan Tekke shrine. Kamares Aqueduct (6 min) This historic water bridge with 75 arches was built in 1750 & continued operating till 1939. MS Zenobia Wreck (7 min) Submerged ferry capsized in 1980, now a destination for scuba divers of all levels. Larnaca Marina (14 min) Base for yacht cruises & diving excursions, with outdoor dining & views of a popular beach. Camel Park (22 min) Large family recreation park featuring animal rides, swings, games, a swimming pool & a 5D cinema. Kastella Beach - Blue Flag (6 min) Compact beach popular with families, with warm, shallow water, a bar & lounge chair rentals. Stavrovouni Monastery (40 min) Monumental hilltop monastery founded in the 4th century CE, home to several Christian relics. Oroklini Lake (11 min) Church of Saint Lazarus (10 min) Restored 9th-century Byzantine stone church in the town's center housing a gold-plated iconostasis. Hala Sultan Tekke (10 min) This historic lakefront mosque is an important Muslim pilgrimage site & is surrounded by a garden. Finikoudes (14 min) Famous palm-lined beach with clean-water status & promenades, next to a town with full amenities. Mackenzie Beach (29 min) This sandy beach features swimming & a promenade with palm trees, cafes, bars & eateries. Larnaka District Archeological Museum (8 min) Intimate museum housing a modest collection of ancient artifacts, including pottery & sculpture. |