Larnaca is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and the capital of the eponymous district. It is the third-largest city in the country, after Nicosia and Limassol. So-called “Foinikoudes” is the promenade along Athenon Avenue on the seafront. A row of palm trees lines either side of it.(Source Wikipedia.org)
| Country | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Languages spoken | Greek - English |
| Currency used | Euro |
Larnaca attracts windsurfers from around the world especially in autumn. Mackenzie Beach hosts windsurfing centre together with an extreme sports centre. In the Laranca region is also the famous Zenobia shipwreck which is a popular site for scuba diving.
Cyprus offers a mixture of activities, due to the short distances between the mountain the the beaches, you are able to enjoy from summer sports and scuba diving as well as winter sports and safari activities on Paphos Akamas area when the weather permits it. In the summertime a hike at the natural paths of Troodos is a pleasant and cool experience away from the cities.
Larnaca has many bars and clubs in the city center Foinikoudes and at the Mackenzie area.
The city's landmarks include: the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Catacomb of Phaneromeni Church, Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct, and the Fort of Larnaca.
Much of the activity is centered on the city promenade during the major festivals. The most important of these is Kataklysmos or the Festival of the Flood, celebrated in early summer with a series of cultural events. The festival used to last for about a week, but, in recent years, with the increased commercialism of peripheral stalls, rides and temporary lokmades restaurants, the festival has been extended to about three weeks, during which the seafront is closed to traffic in the evenings. Lokmades (or loukoumades) is a sweet delicacy.
Museums found in Larnaca include the Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Pierides Museum and Kyriazis Medical Museum. (Source Wikipedia.org)
