Larnaca walking tour & city guide
A palm-lined seafront and a salt lake with flamingos.
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Larnaca, home to the island's main airport, is an easygoing seaside town built on the site of the ancient city of Kition. Its palm-lined promenade faces a sandy town beach, and in winter flamingos gather on the nearby Salt Lake.
Finikoudes and the old town
Finikoudes, the seafront promenade named after its palm trees, is lined with cafés, bars and restaurants, with a long sandy beach in front. At its southern end, the small medieval fort stands next to the old Turkish quarter.
Inland, the Church of Saint Lazarus, built in the 9th century over the tomb of the saint, has a richly carved wooden iconostasis.
The Salt Lake
Just outside the city, the Larnaca Salt Lake fills with water in winter and attracts thousands of flamingos. On its shore, the Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque among palm trees, is one of the most important Muslim shrines in the region.
Top sights in Larnaca
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Finikoudes promenade
A palm-lined seafront with a beach.
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Church of Saint Lazarus
A 9th-century church over the saint's tomb.
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Larnaca Salt Lake
A lake visited by flamingos in winter.
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Hala Sultan Tekke
A mosque on the shore of the Salt Lake.
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Larnaca Medieval Fort
A small fort on the seafront.
Food markets & where to eat in Larnaca
Finikoudes
Cafés and tavernas along the promenade.
Piale Pasha
Fish restaurants on the seafront south of the fort.
Food to try in Larnaca
Souvla
Large chunks of meat roasted on a spit.
Loukoumi
Cypriot delight, dusted with powdered sugar.
Zivania
A strong grape spirit.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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