Larnaca, Coastal Mediterranean city in Cyprus
Description
Larnaca sits on the southeastern Mediterranean coast of Cyprus with a long beachfront lined by palms and shallow sand. The built environment ranges from the old quarter with low stone structures to modern residential areas spreading inland.
History
The site was established in the 13th century BC as the city-state of Kition and later passed into Phoenician hands around 1000 BC. During medieval times, the settlement grew under Frankish and Ottoman rule into a modest harbor.
Culture
The name derives from the Greek word for sarcophagus, referencing the ancient tombs discovered throughout the area. Along the waterfront, locals gather in evening hours at small cafés where conversation flows and daily rhythms blend with the comings and goings of visitors.
Practical
The city works well as a starting point for exploring the southeastern part of the island, with many destinations reachable within a short drive. The flat beach is accessible for families, and most facilities cluster along the coast within walking distance.
Did you know?
The salt lake shifts appearance with the seasons, drying into a white basin in summer and filling with shallow water in winter. Thousands of flamingos arrive during the cooler months, turning the surface pink with their numbers.
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Hala Sultan Tekke
4.1 km
Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
571 m
Larnaca Castle
791 m
Bekir Pasha Aqueduct
3.2 km
Mazotos Camel Park
17.3 km
Panagia tis Angeloktistis
9.6 km
Larnaca Synagogue
482 m
Pierides Museum
285 m
Larnaca District Archaeological Museum
271 m
Phinikoudes Bay und Promenade
635 m
Kyriazis Medical Museum
562 m
Mackenzie Beach
2.9 km
Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca
469 m
Kastella
2.2 km
Sourp Stepanos
286 m
Faros Beach
11.1 km
Archaeological museum Larnaca
280 m
Terra Santa Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
1.1 km
Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration of the Savior
1 km
Cape Kiti Lighthouse
11.4 km
Djami Kebir mosque
761 m
Monument of Apollonios of Kition
148 m
Municipal Art Gallery Larnaka
385 m
Venetian Lion Statue in Larnaca
734 m
Zachouri Mosque
589 m
Statue of Zeno in Larnaca
418 m
Artemis Fountain in Larnaca
576 m
Kimon seafront promenade
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