Cyprus has many hotels that provide tourists with all the conditions for a serene vacation
Travel professionally!
Preliminary route planning as a way to organize a vacation has long ceased to be a problem for many. After all, it is much more interesting to organize your trip exactly the way you want it. Moreover, the main advantage of such a vacation is independence and autonomy in choosing the travel route and other details.
For example, by booking tickets online in advance and ordering tours to Cyprus, you can enjoy the exotic and beautiful landscapes of this country as early as tomorrow. Plus, your freedom to move around the island is not limited, so you will have the opportunity to see the most interesting places.
And why not stay in Larnaca? Since the main international airport on the island is located here, you will most likely land here. People call this place the "gateway of Cyprus to the world," because it is not only one of the largest cities on the island but also a significant transport hub (not even counting the fact that the airport is located here).
History of the ancient city
Larnaca did not appear out of nowhere: its progenitor can be called the ancient Kition, a city that had a very great influence on the life of the entire island throughout its history. However, in the 7th century it was destroyed by Arab conquerors. Kition is even mentioned on the pages of the Bible, and its founder is called the grandson of Noah himself. The founder of Stoicism, Zeno, was born in this city.
Around 1600, intensive development of Larnaca began: the city turned into a residence for European diplomatic corps and a strategically important trade center. The proclamation of Cyprus's independence and liberation from Turkish occupation gave a new impetus to turning Larnaca into an important city of the country, as well as a bustling tourist center.
And if initially the reconstruction of the local coast in the area of the Old Town did not cause much enthusiasm among the indigenous residents of Larnaca, now they have recognized this project as an excellent way to restore the attractive spirit of antiquity.
Larnaca today: attractions, entertainment
Seekers of fresh impressions from all over the world come to Larnaca to stay in modern cozy hotels, relax on luxurious sandy beaches, stroll along alleys with date palms, feast their eyes on the colorful palette of flowering Mediterranean plants, and make the most of opportunities for active recreation and a wide variety of entertainment. Many yachting enthusiasts flock to this hospitable region at every opportunity, as a large yacht club is located here.
The favorite place for walking both for locals and guests of the city, a kind of calling card of Larnaca, is the Finikoudes promenade. Here you can sit in a tavern or a cozy cafe, admire the sea view, and observe the surroundings.
Among the main historical sites of Larnaca, you should definitely see ancient Lefkara, the archaeological excavations of the state of Kition and the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, as well as religious centers: the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Byzantine church of Panagia Angeloktisti, and the Al-Kebir Mosque.
You can go to the museum of antiquities and art treasures with the whole family. Amazing exhibits (for example, faience dishes and other pottery, collections of black ceramics, glass, and so on) will appeal not only to adults but also to children.
An underwater excursion to sunken ships is a guarantee of new and vivid impressions. For example, you can enter the interior of the ship "Cricket," which sank in 1947 and is called nothing less than "Her Majesty's Ship," through hatches, and the ferry "Zenobia" is considered one of the most interesting sunken ships in the world.
In general, Cyprus has everything necessary both for lovers of active recreation and for those who prefer educational walks or simply want to enjoy the sea and warm sun. Therefore, if you are going to Larnaca at the height of the tourist season, it is better to book a hotel in advance. This way you will be calm that you will not have problems with having a roof over your head.