✈️ TLV to Larnaca (LCA)
Cyprus
Larnaca
CityLCA
IATA339.0 km
Distance0h 53m
Flight TimeCoordinates: 34.8751, 33.6249
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About Larnaca
Weather in Larnaca
Understand
Larnaca has a reasonable claim to being the oldest city in Cyprus , with evidence of habitation up to 6,000 years ago. Major landmarks are the Church of St. Lazarus, and the Hala Sultan Tekke. Modern Larnaca, like other Cypriot coastal towns, is divided into an older city centre and a wide sprawl of hotels and restaurants along the beach.
See
34.912359 33.633943 1 The Church of St. Lazarus , Ayios Lazaros Sq . An Orthodox church dating to the 9th century. It is reputedly built around the tomb of the biblical Lazarus, brother of Mary. ( updated Mar 2015 ) 34.9 33.616667 2 Larnaca Salt Lake ( to the west of town near the airport ). In winter (November to March), flocks of pink flamingos can be seen here. ( updated Mar 2015 ) 34.88553 33.610058 3 Hala Sultan Tekke ( perched by the side of the Salt Lake ). The mosque is said to be the tomb of Umm Haram, the foster mother of Mohammed. ( updated Mar 2015 ) 34.910894 33.627986 4 Faneromeni Church ( Ekklisía tis Faneroménis ). This mashup of various architectural styles used to stand in the centre of the city — until 1974. There is a marble mausoleum next to it. 34.919178 33.633442 5 Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka District , Kalogreon Sq . Small but interesting museum. It displays objects from Prehistoric times up to Roman times. There's also a replica of the Stele of King Sargon II (722-705 BC) of Assyria. The original is on display at Berlin Pergamon Museum. ( updated Mar 2015 )
Do
Football: AEK Larnaca play soccer in the First Division, the top tier in Cyprus. Their home ground AEK Stadium (capacity 7400) is 2 km west of the city centre. Diving: the main reason to dive in Larnaca is the wreck of the Zenobia, a ro-ro ferry that sank in 1980 on her maiden voyage only a few hundred metres from the harbour due to a fault in the ballast computer. Fully loaded with trucks and their cargo, the ship now lies on its side at a depth of 42 m, with the top of the wreck at 18 m and thus easily accessible even to PADI Advanced Open Water divers. If your flight comes in right, you can even see the shadow of the wreck as you land at Larnaca airport. @lpha Divers ( Alpha Divers ), 2, Pyla Gardens, Dhekelia Road ( next to Lordos Beach Hotel and Mariandy Hotel ), fax : +357 24-647519 . A PADI Five Star Gold Palm Instructor Development Centre and a British Sub-Aqua Club Premier & Technical Centre. Dive-In Cyprus , Blu View Residence, 132 Piale Pascha , ☏ +357 24-627469 . A PADI 5-star dive center and Regional SDI/TDI office that specializes in dives to the Zenobia, it can also arrange nitrox and penetration dives for the technical diver. Full range of PADI, TDI, TecRec and SDI courses available. Aquadream Scuba Diving Academy , Adonidos 13 ( directions ), ☏ +357 99397287 , +357 24103257 , aquadream.cy@gmail.com . A safe and friendly dive centre in Larnaca centre. Daily dives to the Larnaca wrecks and to the best dive sites on the island. ( updated Feb 2017 ) 34.892246 33.638505 1 Windsurf City , Piale Pasa , ☏ +357 99 555886 . Wind surfing, foil, standup paddle boards and more. Staff are extremely friendly and lessons enjoyable. ( updated Nov 2022 )
Buy
The nearby village of Lefkara is famous for its lace and silverware, and Larnaca being the nearest large town to the village, sells both in plentiful supply. Independent jewellers and watchmakers are abundant, particularly among and just off the main Ermes/Ermou Street. Oro Fino Jewellery , Pavlou Valsamaki 26 ( 50 m from Foinikoudes beach, near St. Lazaurs ), ☏ +357 24-654666 . Italian and Greek designs, diamonds to zircons, precious to semi-precious stones. The shop features Newd Skin Jewel and brand watches like Guess, D&G and DKNY. 34.91568 33.6334 1 Academic & General Bookshop , Ermou 41 , ☏ +357 24628401 . An excellent bookshop with a wide selection of English books
Eat
The beaches of Larnaca are littered with identical seafood restaurants catering to tourists. The easiest way to find a good place is to simply walk along until you find a restaurant packed not with tourists, but with Cypriots!
Drink
In the city centre an area just off the main promenade called "Laiki Yeitonia" fulfils the need for most Bars and Small scale Nightclubs. 34.914378 33.638002 1 Club Deep is the most popular of these, along with Times . Driving about 15–20 minutes away from the City Centre to the east in the direction of Ayia Napa is the Larnaca-Dhekelia Road. This is the main 'strip' for high quality hotels, nightclubs, bars, etc., and is where most British Tourists can be found. 34.915723 33.62755 2 Blue Pine Bar , Louki Pieridi 3 , ☏ +357 24 646553 . Near the American Academy has a huge selection of spirits (all real which is unusual for Cyprus) and has a real atmosphere. The decor is wood and dim lighting and lots of Jack Daniels and Blues music paraphernalia. Comes alive after 22:00. By far the best bar in Laranaca for chilled music and spirits. ( updated Mar 2015 ) 34.930051 33.602629 3 Caramel Club , 2 Agiou Spyridonos . 23:30-05:00 . Disco club. Music of all tastes from international Dj sets till morning and elegant dress code. Mixed Russian/Greek/Briton crowd ( updated Mar 2015 ) 34.911986 33.637378 4 Savino , Watkins 9 , ☏ +357 24620861 . Lively rock bar with many seats and often a good crowd. Live music on occasion. Shots cost around €5. ( updated Nov 2022 ) 34.89863 33.63886 5 Nusa Beach Bar , Piale Pasa 11 , ☏ +357 24646434 . Cocktail bar on Kastella beach with outdoor seating facing the sea. ( updated Feb 2024 )
Sleep
There are countless hotels and hotel apartments of varying degrees of luxury by the seaside.
Go next
Agia Triada Ayia Napa Cape Greco Kapparis Lefkara , a small, beautiful town, 30 km away. Protaras Paralimni