Piale Pasha Street

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Piale Pasha Street

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The street named Piale Pasha is an ideal location to enjoy food at one of the traditional or modern restaurants. You can enjoy a walk by the Mediterranean Sea, whilst being surrounded by the Larnaca Medieval Castle on the one hand and the Mackenzie beach on the other. Recently, this beachside strip has been transformed into a street – literally by the sea, into a picturesque and modernly designed walking path. The street is an extension of Athenon Avenue (Finikoudes) and precedes the famous Mackenzie area. It consists of a road for vehicles, as well as specialized routes for bicycles and pedestrians.

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Larnaka Animals Park

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Larnaka Animals Park

Larnaka Animals Parks

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Larnaka Camel Park is located in the Mazotos area of Larnaka, 15 minutes from Larnaka International Airport and centrally located between Larnaka, Limassol and Nicosia. The Park is an ideal place for a family day out as there are play areas for the children, games and many more. At the Camel Park people can observe and learn about the animals that live there such as camels, ostriches, goats, deer, ponies, wallabies, lamas, turtles, fish, a large variety of birds and many more.

Golden Donkeys Farm is located at the village of Skarinou in the Larnaka district. It is the home of more than 170 donkeys. The Farm was built in order to help preserve a key element of Cypriot heritage such as the Cypriot donkey.

Location

Contact Number: +357 24991243

Entrance: €7,00

Opening Hours

Monday – Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00

Choirokoitia Archaeological Site

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Choirokoitia Archaeological Site

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Choirokoitia is an archaeological site in the Larnaka district dating from the Neolithic Age (5.000 BC). The Neolithic period is represented by this settlement and around 20 other similar settlements spread throughout the island. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1988 and is known as one of the most important and best preserved prehistoric sites of the eastern Mediterranean. The settlement of Choirokoitia is situated on the slope of a hill in the valley of the Maroni River, towards the southern coast of Cyprus around 6 km from the sea. Much of its importance lies in the evidence of an organized functional society in the form of a collective settlement, with surrounding fortifications for communal protection.

Location

Contact Number: +357 24322710

Entrance: €2,50

Opening Hours

September-April, daily: 08:30 – 17:00
April-September, daily: 08:30 – 19:30

Holy Cross (Stavrovouni) Monastery

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Holy Cross (Stavrovouni) Monastery

Stavrovouni Monastery (Holy Cross)

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The Holy Cross Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery which stands on the top of a hill called Stavrovouni, 750 meters above sea level. The monastery is one of the few places where one can see a piece of the original Holy Cross. Stavrovouni Monastery was founded by Saint Helena (Saint Constantine’s mother) around 327 AD – 329 AD and therefore it is one of the oldest monasteries in the world. According to a 15th century Cypriot chronicler, Saint Helena went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land where she discovered the three crosses which Jesus and the two thieves had been crucified. On her return journey to Constantinople, the ship, carrying the Holy Cross, landed in Cyprus during a storm, where it is said to have left a small piece of the Holy Cross behind. Religious history suggests that the Holy Cross was transferred by a miracle to the top of the high hill overnight and that a strong light shone from that peak. Saint Helena decided then to leave a small piece of the Holy Cross there and built a small chapel to commemorate it.

Location

Contact Number: +357 22533630

Opening Hours

September – March:
07:00 – 11:00 / 14:00 – 17:00
April – August:
07:00 – 12:00 / 15:00 – 19:00

Larnaka Medieval Castle

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Larnaka Medieval Castle

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On the Southern point of the coastal avenue of Larnaka, the Palm tree promenade (Phinikoudes) beach front, stands the Medieval Castle of Larnaka (also known as Larnaka Fort). It was initially built by Lusignan King James during the 14th Century to protect the harbour and the town from the Turks. Other accounts state that the Castle was rebuilt by the Turks during 1625 on the ruins of the original construction. In its present state of conservation the Castle consists of various individual buildings which were all constructed at different times and chronological periods. Today the Castle houses a small museum which exhibits antiquities from Early Christine, Byzantine and Post Byzantine eras, photographs of Byzantine Wall-paintings, representative examples of medieval pottery, cooking utensils, guns, helmets and swords.
Just opposite the Castle, stands the Kebir (Buyuk) Tzami Mosque, perhaps the first Ottoman mosque in Cyprus.

Location

Contact Number: +357 24304576

Entrance: €2,50

Opening Hours

September – April
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday & Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00

April – September
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 19:30
Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 – 19:30

Larnaka Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke

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Larnaka Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque

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Larnaka Salt Lake is a complex network of four salt lakes of different sizes to the west of Larnaka, 3 of which are interconnected. These form the second largest Salt Lake in Cyprus after the Limassol Salt Lake. The total surface area of the Salt Lakes add up to 2.2 km². Being situated just off the road leading to Larnaka International Airport it is one of the most distinctive landmarks of Larnaka. It is considered one of the most important wetlands of Cyprus and it has been declared a Natura 2000 site, a specially protected area under the Barcelona Convention and an important migratory Bird area. During the winter the lake fills with water and is home for migrating birds, including thousands of flamingos, wild ducks, water and shore fowls, that remain there between the winter months of November and March. On its bank lies the Hala Sultan Tekke, the 3rd most famous holy shrine within the Islamic world. According to the Islamic religion it houses the tomb of Umm Haram, a close relative of Prophet Muhammad, who died during an Arab siege of Larnaka between 647 AD and 649 AD and was buried there. The mosque complex was built in stages around the tomb during the Ottoman administration of Cyprus in the 18th century.

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Zenobia Diving Site

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Zenobia Diving Site

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MS Zenobia was a Swedish built Challenger-class RO-RO ferry launched in 1979 that capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea, outside Larnaka, in June 1980 on her maiden voyage, thus nicknamed “The Titanic of the Mediterranean”. She now rests on her port side in approximately 42 meters of water. The wreck is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 recreational dive sites worldwide. As a dive site Zenobia provides a wide range of challenges to scuba divers, from a fairly simple dive to 16 meters depth along the starboard side of the ship, moving up to a more advanced dive inside the upper card deck and accommodation block. Located 200 meters from the Zenobia ship wreck at a depth of 32 meters, and featuring the same marine life with schools of fish, is the Alexandra wreck, a 37 meter wooden Egyptian fishing vessel.

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Saint Lazarus Church & Museum

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Saint Lazarus Church & Museum

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The Church is named after the New Testament friend of Jesus whom he rose from the dead, as is recounted in the Gospel of St. John 11:41-44, that is Lazarus of Bethany. Following his resurrection Lazarus fled to Cyprus to escape persecution by the local high priests. Here, Lazarus encountered Apostles Paul and Barnabas and was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition (Present day Larnaka). He is said to have lived for thirty more years and on his death was buried there for the second and last time. Emperor Leo VI of Byzantium had Lazarus’ remains transferred to Constantinople in the year 898 AD and had the Church of St. Lazarus erected over Lazarus’ tomb in the late 9th to early 10th century AD. The Church of St. Lazarus is one of the three Byzantine era churches remaining in Cyprus.
Next to the church is the Byzantine Museum, which exhibits important religious icons, artefacts and relics.

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For the Museum

Contact Number: +357 24652498

Entrance: €1,00

Opening Hours: All year round

“ Top things to SEE & DO “in Larnaca

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14 Things to do in Cyprus

Top things to SEE & DO

Larnaca

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St. Lazarus Church & Ecclesiastical Museum Larnaca in Cyprus

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St. Lazarus Church & Ecclesiastical Museum Larnaca

Saint Lazarus came to Cyprus after having being resurrected by Jesus Christ. He was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition by the Apostles Barnabas and Paul and lived in the city for thirty years.

Finikoudes (Palm Trees) Promenade in Cyprus

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Finikoudes (Palm Trees) Promenade

This is the most famous road in Larnaca. It is lined with tall palm trees. Finikoudes Beach is one of the best beaches to be at during the summer. With a tropical environment akin to an oasis, and with a whole range of activities and entertainment available, the day will just fly by.

Piale Pasha Street in Cyprus

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Piale Pasha Street

The street named Piale Pasa is an ideal location to enjoy food at one of the traditional or modern restaurants. You can enjoy a walk by the Mediterranean Sea, whilst being surrounded by the Larnaca Medieval Castle on the one hand and the Mackenzie beach on the other.

Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque in Cyprus

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Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque

Upon arriving at Larnaca International Airport, the first site of interest you will encounter is the Salt Lake of Larnaca. A magnificent nature place.

Zenobia Wreck in Cyprus

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Zenobia Wreck

The Zenobia wreck is an absolute must for all serious divers visiting Cyprus. If you are not a diver but wish to see the Zenobia shipwreck, you can opt for a glass-bottom boat from the Larnaka Marina.

Larnaka Medieval Castle in Cyprus

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Larnaka Medieval Castle

At the end of Athens Avenue, at the ending point of the Palm Tree Promenade and at the starting point of Makenzie Beach road, stands Larnaka Castle. It was built in the 12th century as the first fortification of the Byzantine Era.

Mckenzie Beach in Cyprus

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Mckenzie Beach

Awarded with the Blue Flag, this beach lies beside Larnaca International Airport. Lay down on the fine grey sand or bathe in the water and watch the planes close up as they come in to land at the airport.

Agrotourism in Larnaca Villages in Cyprus

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Agrotourism in Larnaca Villages

Away from the tourist areas, the Larnaca countryside has a diverse wealth of its own with traditional villages, narrow streets tiny churches, remote monasteries and scenic views.

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Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement in Cyprus

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Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement

Part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, this wonderful Neolithic settlement was discovered well preserved. The site depicts the Neolithic period in Cyprus, offering insight on the Neolithic culture in the area.

Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus

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Stavrovouni Monastery

Sitting on top of a mountain peak, Stavrovouni Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was founded in 330 A.D. by Saint Helen, the mother of St. Constantine the Great.

Kitesurfing in Kiti Softades Beach & Pervolia Beach in Cyprus

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Kitesurfing in Kiti Softades Beach & Pervolia Beach

Pervolia Beach is a famous destination for sports fans, usually getting quite crowded during weekends. Pervolia Beach is located very close to the main city and is a hot spot for kite-surfing enthusiasts of all levels.

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Kamares (Larnaca Old Aqueduct) These grandiose in Cyprus

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Kamares (Larnaca Old Aqueduct)

These grandiose arches are part of the ancient Larnaca aqueduct. This aqueduct was built in the Roman era. In 1745 the Ottoman governor reconstructed the whole project, basing it on the existing facilities. The arches channeled the water of the Tremithos River to Larnaca until 1936.

Petreon Sculpture Park in Cyprus

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Petreon
Sculpture Park

The name of the park comes from the Greek word “petra” (stone) and refers to the material used for all the artworks. It is a splendid park, a place for everybody

Camel Park in Cyprus

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Camel Park

The Camel Park is a place where you can see animals that live there such as ostriches, lamas, goats, deer, ponies, kangaroos, turtles, fish, a variety of birds, and much more.