Location

Often characterized by its eye-catching seaside promenade lined with graceful palm trees that frame the entrances of dozens of bustling modem cafes and eateries.

Larnaka has so much to offer. Stroll deep into the winding backstreets built over the ancient city of  Kition and you will discover local craft shops making their way down to St. Lazarus  Church, one of the finest examples of  Byzantine architecture in Cyprus.

Ask a local about the absolute highlight of the town and they are more than likely to point you in the direction of the splendid salt lake, home to nearly 80 migratory birds, with the famed pink Flamingos flocking to the area between February and April.

Built in 1747, the Kamares Aqueduct was once the main source of water for the ancient Larnaca City. It is considered one of the historically important monuments constructed during the Cyprus’ Ottoman period. Consisting of a total of 75 arches, it was still in use as recently as 1939.

‘Kimonas the Athenian’ was a general and politician in the 5th century BC. He died during a campaign to liberate Cyprus from the Persians in 449 BC. The statue commemorates his services to Cyprus and the Hellenic cause.