Larnaka & the East - Cyprus - page 238

3 Entertainment
Savino Live LIVE MUSIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 9 Ouotkins, Laiki Geitonia; h 8pm-late Wed-Fri & Sat)
This live-rock venue fits up to 300 people and it needs to. With its well-amplified stage
and open dance floor, it's a great night of vivacious dancing. Bands from all over Cyprus
come to play classic blues, jazz and rock till late.
K Cineplex CINEMA
( % Kmax bowling alley 7777 8373, box office 2436 2167; www.kcineplex.com ; Peloponisou 1)
A cineplex with six screens, wide reclining seats and all the usual Hollywood block-
busters on show. All films are subtitled in Greek except animated features, which have
Greek or English alternatives. The site also houses the 20-lane Kmax bowling alley and
Finnegan's Irish pub-restaurant. The complex is 10 minutes' drive west of the city centre,
near the Kamares Aqueduct.
7 Shopping
Larnaka's signature collectable is pottery and there are some excellent ceramic workshops
where you can pick up a piece of original Cypriot art.
o Academic & General Topics
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 2462 8401; Ermou 41; h 9am-7pm)
You could spend all day in here. The shop has thousands of English topics, including the
classics, history, philosophy and topics on Cyprus. There's also a huge secondhand fiction
section, ideal for beach reads. Cultural events are held here in summer. Feel free to make a
coffee and lounge upstairs on the couches.
Studio Ceramics CERAMICS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 2465 0338; www.studioceramicscyprus.com ; Ak Deniz 18; h 9am-1pm & 3-6pm Mon-Sat)
The pottery here is inspired by ancient and medieval Cypriot art. The Pierides museum
replicas are a standout.
Emira Pottery CERAMICS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 9940 4414; www.emirapottery.com.cy ; Mehmet Ali 13; h 9am-1.30pm & 3-6pm Mon-Sat)
Unique, delicately patterned plates and traditional Cypriot cooking pots are some of the
many pieces on offer. You can even try your hand at your own creation.