Larnaca (also called Larnaka) is one of the most important coastal resorts in Cyprus.The beach is supported by a promenade from the seaside quiet with inclined palm trees and a view of a Squat Fort.
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The weather is good throughout the year in Larnaka
On average the hottest months are July, August and September
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
For a hike or walk with amazing coastal panoramas, head to Cape Greek.The easy routes here (perfect for families who want a walk in nature, as well as more experienced hikers) cross high rocks with views that cross the Mediterranean sea.For the most active, the stairs cut into the rock allow access to some of the marine caves below. In Plaja Konnos are at the end of the Greek head, so wrap the bathing suit and cool with a bath at the end of the trip.The main path, where a spring grows a multitude of wild orchids.
The beautiful hall Sultan Tekke is located on the western side of Salt Lake Larnaca, three kilometers west of the center of Larnaca.An important pilgrimage place for Muslims, this mosque honors Muhammad's prophet, Umm Haram, who is said to have died in this place after falling from her donkey and an altar was dedicated to her grave in 645 AD.The construction of mosques was built by the Ottomans and dates from 1816.
Renowned for the production of lace, Lefkara village, west of Larnaca, is a delightful place to explore, full of wonderfully preserved mansion, strange cafes and a pack of lace stores, where local women are in the sun for sale.Lefkara lace gets the fame in the local story that Leonardo da Vinci bought a piece of lace here in 1481 to be used as an altar cloth in the Milan Cathedral.After you have finished shopping, the coil alleys lead you the Local Lefkara Museum, which contains diorames of local traditional life and is full of information about the history of the village.Then, go to the church of Archangel Mihail, who has some important painting paintings from the 12th century.The village is difficult to access by the means of public transport, so it is better to hire a car or take a taxi here.
In the center Agia Napa is this famous Byzantine / Venetian monastery, also known as the "Virgo of Forests", which, Legend says, was built over a cave in which an icon of the Virgin Mary was found by a local hunter.It was one of the last buildings erected in Cyprus by Venetians.
Right on the edge of the promenade on the Larnac coast, this Ottoman fort, built in 1625, was used as the main defense line of the Ottoman Fortress.It is on the site of a medi fort much earlier, from which nothing remains.During the British colonial period, the fort was transformed into a prison.Today, he is at home at the small town in Larnaca the Medi Museum and displays a small collection of weapons, as well as some black and white photos of the local area.Climbing on Meterese offers good views in the Mediterranean.
Cyprus the most famous beaches are all in the southern part of the island around Agia Napa.The best known is Nissi Beach, a long stretch of perfect white sand, with a source of rock island, even on the western side of Agia Napa.Be aware that beauty Nissi means it can become very crowded in summer.If you try to get rid of the crowd, go to Kermia beach (two kilometers east of Agia Napa), which is smaller, but as beautiful, or goes to Konnos Beach (two kilometers east of Kermia Beach), which is an excellent choice for families with children who want to enter the water, because the sea is more hot.
Built in 1746, this impressive aqueduct from the outskirts of the city provided the water supply of Larnaca until the 1930s.Still powerful that collapse on the green fields are an impressive view. In the evening when the springs are lit or the day, when the sheep are stained on the fields between the arches.
According to local traditions, after Lazăr resurrected from the dead, he lived here in Larnaca (then known as Kition) for another 30 years and was ordained as a bishop of Kition.When he finally died-this time permanently-he was buried here, where the ruler Agios Lazaros (St. Lazarus Church) is now.of double columns.The pulpit is uniquely placed in one of these columns and is brilliant in the gold.In another column is a silver icon of 1659, with an image of Saint Lazarus.been moved to Constantinople and later to Marseille).
The most interesting neighborhood in Larnaca to be explored, the old Turkish neighborhood (also called Skala) starts from Fort Larnaca and was walking south in a mixture of narrow strips.In recent years, however, this neighborhood has undergone a revival, as the artisan community in Larnaca has begun to move its ceramic workshops here.Strange, old -fashioned architecture that disappears quickly in the seaside resorts in Cyprus and to browse the ceramic shops that appear on the rear strips
Even on the edge of the promenade on the coast in Larnaca, this fort from the Ottoman era, built in 1625, was used as the main line of defense of the city.During the British colonial period, the fort was transformed into a prison.The Holy Cross and dates from the sixteenth century.It is worth taking a look inside the complex to check the small cemetery with its old beauty funeral stones.
About 40 kilometers west of Larnaca, on the top of a cooked rock, the Stavrovoiu Monastery is in a splendid isolation, offering beautiful panoramic views on the surrounding rural landscape.During the Cyprus period under Greek-Roman control, the summit here held a temple that honored the goddess Aphrodite.At that time, Cyprus suffered under an infestation of poisonous snakes, and the local Christians believed that the Holy Cross installed here under the care of the monks ended the snake's plague.Women are not allowed to enter the monastery itself - although they can see the land, which have amazing views, and can visit the All Saints church right outside the complex.Male visitors are free to wander through the monastery and explore the interiors loaded with icons.
The Archaeological Museum in Larnaca hosts a collection of discoveries from the entire surrounding region dating from the Neolithic era to the Roman period.Larnaca, with Mycenaean vases and a variety of bronze, clay and glass ornaments.The museum is the archaeological site of Ancient Kition, from which much of the collection comes from.Although there is not much to see, consult the remains of the cyclopic walls and the ruins of temples, dating from the 13th century BC.
The beaches in Larnaca are packed from May to September, when the locals and tourists gather to the water to cool down.It is much more beautiful and has more space to throw the towel.
Protaras is one of the favorite coastal resorts in Cyprus for families on vacation.I come strictly for the quiet beach days. N Nbiserica Ayios Elias is on a peak next to the main road in the city and, if you feel like a short climb, the tip offers wonderful views throughout the rib.Protaras and you can return in the same way, one day.Protaras is located about 70 kilometers east of Larnaca
