Salt Lakes, Historical Temples and a Marina part of Larnaca Cyprus...

Larnaca Cyprus is one of the island's main coastal resorts. To the south of the town is Larnaca International Airport, the crossroads to the Middle East and Europe. Larnaca ocean view is known for its picturesque palm-lined waterfront promenade and boat marina.

The Cultural Town produces unique Lace Creations. A Historical Byzantine Church, with its magnificent architecture, stands restored in the town.

On the Church grounds are the Tomb of Lazarous and an ecclesiastical Museum.

Government: Akel

Mayor: Andreas Moyseos

Industry: Oil Refinery closed, Lace-Making, silver-ware creations, Larnaca International Airport, Tourism

Landmarks: Ancient Kitium, Cyclopean Walls, Larnaca Marina, Marble Bust of Zeno, St. Lazarous Church, Agios Minas Convent, Hala Sultan Tekke (Muslim Place of Pilgrimidge), Stavrovouni Monastery, Royal Chapel, Larnaca Mediaeval Museum

Festival: Festival of the Flood (early Summer)

Beaches: Mackenzie, Phinikoudes

An idylic village sits outside Larnaca called Kiti, its views and landscapes are breathtaking. The main attraction in the village is the Church built by Angels, its history remains today, with mosaics that date back to the 6th Century.

A Tour around Larnaca will identify about 30-40 historical and cultural sites. View sites and images in Nicosia Cyprus. The Cyprus Tourism Organization organizes day-trips and weekend excursions from other resorts on the island.

As part of the Nautical attractions, interested divers can explore the wreck of Zenobia. In 1980 a ferry on her maiden voyage sank a few hundred meters from the shore.

Read about a 300 B.C Ship on display at a Kyrenia North Cyprus Museum. The ship and its cargos are viewable and accessible to certain divers. It lies on its side at 42m beneath sea level, on a bright clear day, it is visable from airplanes arriving into Larnaca Cyprus Airport.

In the center of the town a drinking haven lies, an area called Laiki Yeitonia hosts bars, clubs, pubs for day and night time entertainment.

The beach front hosts a strip of restaurants that caters every culture and pallet. Click to read about restaurants in Famagusta North Cyprus The sea-food restaurants are more common with their whole fish fresh and succulent.