Larnaca Guide de Voyage

Larnaca International Airport is located 4 km from Larnaca, the island's second largest city and an important tourist resort.

Larnaka town

Visit the 9th century Church of St. Lazarus, the patron saint of Larnaka, one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus. Stroll along the palm-lined sea front and learn more about the town by paying a visit to its municipal cultural centre. Explore its past through the collections of the Larnaka District Archaeological Museum and the Pierides Foundation Archaeological Museum. Join in one of the scheduled walks, offered by the municipality free of charge and get acquainted with the daily life of the town.

Agia Napa & Protaras

Only thirty minutes away from Larnaka the holiday resorts of Agia Napa and Protaras invite you to enjoy their golden sandy beaches. The area is a true paradise for lovers of the sea, water sports and night life. But there is more to it. Visit the medieval monastery of Agia Napa, the Byzantine churches of the area, the Thalassa Marine Museum and the numerous villages of the area. Enjoy the hiking and cycling routes of the area and visit Cape Gkreko with its unique natural beauty and magnificent cliff formations.

Lefkara village

A picturesque village famous for its lace and silverware only thirty minutes away from Larnaka.
Legend has it that Leonardo Da Vinci, visited Lefkara and bought an altar cloth of the traditional lace, which he donated to the Cathedral of Milan. The village maintains its traditional architecture with its picturesque stone houses. One can visit the Museum of Folk Art Embroidery & Silverware, the church of the Holy Cross and the Chapel of Archangel Michael.

Lemesos (Limassol)

The second largest town of the island only forty five minutes away from Larnaka. It lies between two ancient city-kingdoms: Amathus on the east and Kourion on the west. Many important antiquities, Byzantine and Frankish monuments are found in Lemesos. Visit Lemesos castle, where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre in 1911, the District Archaeological Museum, the Carob Museum, the ancient site of Kourion, the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Kolossi Medieval Castle, seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John.

Troodos mountains, the green heart of Cyprus

the imposing Troodos Mountains is an hour’s drive away from Larnaka. Its highest peak rises to 1951m above sea level and it stretches across most of the southern and western part of Cyprus. Nestled in the Troodos Mountains are some of the most beautiful hill resorts, Byzantine monasteries and picturesque villages. Ten of its Byzantine period churches are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and represent real gems of Byzantine art. Enjoy the numerous nature trails and cycling routes of the area and relax in the traditional taverns.

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