Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AROUND LARNAKA
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Getting Around
It's no secret that the best way to see greater Larnaka (and the rest of Cyprus, for that mat-
ter) is with your own transport. A great alternative, though, is a
Love Buses
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9776 1761; Leo-
foros Athinon, Larnaka; per person €10;
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11am-5.30pm, night tours 8.30pm & 10pm summer)
sightseeing tour
aboard a bright red double-decker open-air bus that would look more at home in central
London.
Tours usually run twice a day and include stops at Larnaka Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke
and the Kamares Aqueduct. On Saturday there's a route to Panagia Angeloktisti in Kiti, and
kid-friendly Mazotos Camel Park. It does get hot on the top level of the bus, so bring water
and a hat.
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Beaches
Larnaka's beaches can be bland compared to those in Agia Napa and the east coast. Most
have hard-packed, greyish sand and occasional pebbles. The waters, though, are generally
very shallow and great for kids.
Makenzy
BEACH
Probably the best beach in town with all the facilities needed for a day in the sun. It's about
2km south of Larnaka past Piyale Pasha.
Finikoudes
BEACH
Clean, shallow beach that is highly popular despite not being particularly pretty. Sunbeds
and umbrellas can be hired for between €2 and €3 and there are kiosks and cafes galore all
along the strip.
CTO Municipal Beach
BEACH
On Dekelia road, east of Larnaka; popular with locals and backed by dozens of taverns,
restaurants and hotels.
Cape Kiti & Perivolia
BEACH
Southwest of Larnaka, these secluded, narrow beaches have large, white stones and shallow
waters. The Perivolia side of the cape is often exposed to tremendous winds, ideal for kite
and windsurfing. You'll need to have your own equipment, though.
