LARNACA TRAVEL GUIDE
CyprusIf you are looking for a holiday hotel, or apartment in Larnaca, the following information may help by giving you an overview on the resort.
Larnarca, or Larnaka as it is also spelt, is located on the southeast coast of Cyprus and is built on the remains of the Ancient City of Kition. Larnaca is the third largest town of Cyprus with an approximate population of 70,000. Its trademark is the famous mile long promenade lined with palm trees, some of which are fifty feet or more. The promenade is situate in the centre of the town and is full of hotels, restaurants, tavernas, shops and bars. At one end of the promenade is a well-equipped marina and beyond this is the town port, which is mainly used for commercial purposes, as cruises tend to operate from Limassol. The promenade area has undergone a facelift in the past few years and has been redesigned as a pedestrian-only zone, making the open-air cafés and tavernas more inviting and accessible. Like most cities the best way to explore Larnaca is by foot - during rush hour the narrow streets of Larnaca do get busy and its one-way system would not be a great place for the foreign driver. Near the centre of town you will find a popular man-made beach, which is lined with an abundance of cafés, restaurants and ice-cream sellers.
There are also 2 other areas outside the main town of Larnaca; Mackenzie Beach and the biggest resort of the area Larnaca-Dekelia Road. Mackenzie Beach is a small resort accessible off the airport road with a much-improved sandy beach when wave barriers were added. Mackenzie Beach has a large selection of modern restaurants with well-laid-out beach facing terraces, gardens, lawns and car parking facilities. The disadvantage of this area is that is actually borders the airport runway. Larnaca-Dekelia Road or Ayia Napa Road as it is also known, has good beaches with plenty of sand and clear waters. There are many shops, restaurants, tavernas and bars here as well as a small selection of discos/nightclubs.
Larnaca does have a long history, but much of the evidence has been covered by the modern city. Although the enthusiastic visitor will be able to track down archaeological remains and historic churches such as Agios Lazaros Church or the remains of Ancient Kition.
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