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Larnaca Cyprus
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Gateway to North Cyprusand South Cyprus
Larnaca, or Larnaka, as it is spelt on Cyprus, is best known as the home of Larnaca International Airport just km from the city.
Despite this, almost everything the city offers her visitors centres on water – either the sea front or the Salt Water Lake.
Salt Water Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke
Facing the lake is the most famous mosque in Cyprus, Hala Sultan Tekke, where a relative of the Prophet is buried.
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Larnaka Fort, which dates from around 1600, is at one end of the Promenade and the most luxurious marina in Cyprus is at the other. In between are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s pleasant to sit at one of these outdoor bistros and watch the lively beach life.
The lure of the beach along Larnaca’s coastline can’t compare to the golden sands of
Aiga Napa's Nisi Beach. More exciting Watersports, however, could hardly be found anywhere. Every kind of water-based sport is available along this coastline, from fishing and boating to water-ski-ing, water-biking, PADI diving and more extreme sports. Exotic boat trips such as a submarine ride to view the wreck of the Zenobia are popular.
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waterskier at Larnaca Cyprus
Once again, those in search of culture are well catered for. Larnaca boasts several interesting museums, including Cyprus’ first Museum of Palaeontology, and many interesting archeological sites are nearby. The 18th century aqueduct is not to be missed, and not too far away are Neolithic ruins dating from nearly 7000 years before Christ.
Views from the mountaintop at nearby Stavrovouni are stunning, and close by is the village of Lefka, famous for its fine lace and delicate silverwork.
Other nearby villages house a Donkey Farm, a Camel Park and ranch style riding centres. Those who favour a more consevative style of horsemanship will find their tates met a t Dhekelia Garrison on the nearby
British Sovreign Base at Dhekelia
In the city centre there are several large art galleries. The Old Quarter is a sightseer’s dream, which houses the Grand Mosque, one of the three Green Line checkpoints where you may stroll across from the South to Northern Cyprus.
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requirements are extremely relaxed all over the island.
For those whose pleasure are more down to earth, Larnaca offers bowling, kart racing, quad biking, battleground paint-balling, gyms and tennis.
There’s wide range of
hotels To suit all budgets.
And of course there are lots of pubs, clubs, restaurants and dance spots.
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