Larnaca is a beautiful city that is located on the southern coast of Cyprus. The city boasts beautiful views of the sea, amazing beaches with tons of leisure activities, and beautiful parks. This place is truly like no other and it is very well-known for having great local cuisine, a lot of history, arts, and a vibrant nightlife, that you are sure to love on a visit. If you are traveling to Cyprus and you want to find out more about this city, then keep scrolling down and check out the top things to do in Larnaca, Cyprus, you can add to your itinerary.
1. Go on a wine-tasting tour (from USD 35.0)
This is a great place to start if you are new to wine tasting. Wine-tasting will be the ultimate experience for you in Cyprus. Here, you will learn about some wine history before embarking on a beautiful journey through different varieties of wines and tasting with the help of some highly skilled staff who will be pleased to teach you more about this. And don’t worry, you will also get some snacks along the way to keep you entertained between tastings.
Tasting 10 + 1 CYPRUS WINES including transfers only from Larnaca
Duration: 2 hours
2. Indulge your inner shopaholic and head to Larnaca Market (from USD 24.0)
Prepare for a fun family day where you will head to Lanarca Market and Camel Park Excursion on a half-day tour. On Sundays, the market starts in the morning and features things like fruit and vegetables, souvenirs, antiques, and a lot more for you to explore with the best prices. But you can still bargain if you want, don’t worry! After visiting the market you will be taken to the Camel Park in Mazotos, where you can ride the camels, go for a swim at the swimming pool, and relax while your children explore the grounds of the park.
Larnaca Market and Camel Park Excursion from Ayia Napa
Duration: 5 hours
3. Visit the magnificent Ayios Lazaros
Built in the late ninth century, Ayios Lazaros, also known as Church of Saint Lazarus, is an orthodox church that is located in the town city center. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Cyprus and is said to be built over the tomb of St. Lazarus, friend of Christ. This is an amazing spiritual place that you should definitely visit, with beautiful architecture and most importantly with a lot of history surrounding the place and the saint. Next to the church, you will see Byzantine Museum, which exhibits important religious icons, artifacts, and relics. If you have time go take a peek, too.
Ayios Lazaros
Address: Πλατεία, Ayiou Lazarou, Larnaca, Cyprus
Website: Ayios Lazaros
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8am - 6:30pm; Sun: 6:30am - 12:30pm; 3:30pm - 6pm
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4. Go for a swim at Mackenzie Beach
If you are traveling with children, this a nice beach to go to as it’s very suitable for families. It is a beautiful beach, much more peaceful in terms because it’s used mainly by locals. Also, this place has lots of facilities and you can even rent beach umbrellas and sunbeds. And now for water sports fanatics, they also have facilities where you can go for windsurfing, jet-skiing, riding speed boats, and water skiing. You will for sure have fun on this one! After a morning of expending your energy, if you are feeling hungry, you will have plenty of restaurants surrounding the area. So, relax and enjoy your sunny day there.
Mackenzie Beach
Address: 1101 Pacific Rim Hwy, Larnaca, Cyprus
5. Explore the history behind Larnaca Medieval Castle
Larnaca Medieval Castle is also known as Lanarka Fort. Although it was built during the middle ages for the city’s protection, it continues to be a beautiful and very symbolic monument in the city. With some of the most amazing ocean views, today, this imposing castle is a beautiful tourist attraction that houses a small museum with three rooms that possess loads of history about the place, artifacts and antiques, photographs, and paintings dated from the 4th to the 16th centuries.
Larnaca Medieval Castle
Address: Athinon Avenue at an intersection with Kamil Kenan street, Larnaca Cyprus
Website: Larnaca Medieval Castle
6. Spend an afternoon at Larnaca Olympic Shooting Range
Founded in 1978 by a small group of hunters and also by their passion for this shooting sport, Larnaca Olympic Shooting Range was also responsible for successfully organizing and hosting very important events like World Cups and European Cups. Here you can also find excellent facilities like the cafeteria, a store, changing rooms, a doctor’s room, and shooting fields for you to choose which one you want to “play” in. This is an excellent place to train, compete, or just have fun for a few hours.
Larnaca Olympic Shooting Range
Address: P.O.Box 400046, 6015 Larnaca, Cyprus
Website: Larnaca Olympic Shooting Range
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 7am - 7pm (closed on Mon)
7. Visit Larnaka District Archeological Museum
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Larnaka District Archeological Museum is located in the city center and it hosts a large collection of archaeological finds from the whole district of Larnaca, which is very interesting considering the history surrounding the city. If you are a real fan of history, then you must visit this museum because here you will find some very fascinating artifacts, local exhibits, and some unique items that were found in this region.
The Larnaka District Archeological Museum
Address: Plateia Kalograion
Website: The Larnaka District Archeological Museum
Opening hours: Sat: 9am - 4pm; Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm (closed on Sun)
Price: 3 USD
8. Walk around Larnaca Marina
This is a very relaxing place where you can go for just a nice walk along the sea while enjoying a sunny day, or, you can also book a boat or a diving trip to explore the famous wreck site in Larnaca. They are both good ideas. While you are there, if you feel like having lunch, you will find plenty of restaurants serving a variety of food, from fresh fish to Cypriot cuisine. Tip: Grab a drink and watch the incomparable sunset from the marina.
Larnaca Marina
Address: Larnaca Marina, KY 6023, Lanarca, Cyprus
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Try something different at Drapia Horse Farm
A nice way of spending a family day is riding some horses while discovering this magnificent place and its beautiful landscapes. The cool thing about this farm is that every day, you can enjoy and experience a different pathway, which might include mountain, sea, or even canyon trails. So prepare to be amazed while having fun on your ride.
Drapia Horse Farm
Address: Kalavasos, Lanarca, Cyprus
10. Chill out at The Apothikes
This is an art space and cafe that makes a very cozy place with a great atmosphere for you to spend a few hours. Here you can always expect something for everyone and any age. They have an art space with exhibitions of Cypriot artists, poetry and cultural evenings, cocktail and buffet events, parties for children, music, theater, and dance events, fashion shows, and much more for you to explore upon your visit. There is also an outdoor garden with seating which is very lovely and peaceful especially during the summer. Check this one out and have fun!
The Apothikes
Address: Agios Lazaros St. 81 - 83, 6020 Larnaca, Cyprus
Website: The Apothikes
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm (closed on Sun)
Visit the exquisite city of Lanarca
Visit the city of Lanarca so you can experience its true local culture. It’s not simply a port of entry to Cyprus - its a place with lots of history, great cuisine and energy surrounding it. So enjoy what the city has to offer during your vacation and most importantly, have fun while doing it.
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