TOP Attractions in Limassol

There are many excellent attractions in Limassol and in the surrounding areas.

All are relatively easy to reach by car or from the bus station in Limassol old town.

Kolossi Castle

Kolossi Village, 14km west of Lemesos – Tel: 2593 4907
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This is one of the most popular attractions in Limassol.

It takes about 30 mins by bus (shorter by car) and is situated in Kolossi Village.

• KEO Brewery – the famous beer of Cyprus – truly delicious!
  KEO plc, 1 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, P.O. Box 50209, 3602 Lemesos
  Tel. +357 25 853100
• Natural Sea Sponge Exhibition
  Old Port Roundabout/Tel: 2587 1656 – Open: Mon- Sat/9am-7pm
  Free exhibition of sea sponges alongside statue of Jacques Cousteau and co. Interesting collection of sponges and other sea products.
• Lemesos Medieval Castle & Medieval Museum (Near Old Port)
  Open:Mon – Sat/9am-5pm & Sun 10am – 1.pm
  Dating back to the 13th century the castle stands on the site of another castle where King Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre who was crowned Queen of England.
• Municipal Folk Art Museum
  253 Agiou Andreou (St Andrew’s)- Tel: 2536 23 03
  Open: June – September Mon, Tues, Wed & Frid 8.30am – 1.30pm & 4.pm-6pm/October – May Mon, Tues, Wed & Frid 8.30am-1.30pm & 3pm-5.30pm
  Six rooms of traditional costumes and complete bedroom set from 19th and 20th centuries. Awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 1989.
• Lemesos District Archaelogical Museum
  Kanningos & Vyronos – Tel: 25 – 30 – 51 – 57
• Cyprus Wine Museum
  42 Pafou Street, Erimi Village – Tel: 2587 3808
  Open: 9.0am – 5.00pm
  Just 10 minutes west of Limassol the museum illustrates that Cyprus is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world. The recent discovery of pots dating back from 3500-3000 BC confirms the Cypriots as the first winemakers in Europe.The guided tour of the museum includes a film then the sampling of Cyprus wines with the local halloumi cheese.
  Price: €7
  www.cypruswinemuseum.com
• Lania Village
  Set 27km north of Limassol and south of the Troodos Mountains is the lovely winegrowing village of Lania. It’s also been an artists haven since the 60s and is full of shops selling their works. P Karseras winery is nearby in Doros Village and there’s free wine tasting of Commandaria wine.
• Kourion Archaeological Museum
  Episkopi Village ( 14km west of Lemesos and 4km before Kourion site)
• Ancient Kourion
  19km west of Lemesos on the Pafos Road
  Open: June-Aug 8am-7.30pm/Sept-May 8am-5pm
  One of the most popular attractions in Limassol. Spectacular Greco Roman Amphitheatre built in 2nd century BC overlooking Kourion Bay plays host to major concerts and plays throughout the year.
• Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
  3km west of Kourion and one of the most popular attractions in Limassol.
• Amathus
  11km east of Lemesos and close to Amathus Hotel
• The Donkey Sanctuary
  30B Agios Pandeleimonas Street
  Pano Kivides 4715
  http://www.donkeysanctuarycyprus.org/

If you’re here during the first week of September don’t miss the week long wine festival and the Limassol children’s international festival. If you’re here during February the eleven day Carnival is not to be missed.

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Akamas Peninsula Paphos

Aphrodite Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty played in the Akamas Peninsula on the west coast of Cyprus long before tourists knew of this magical island in the sun.

The mythical goddess Aphrodite chose this area as her birthplace.

You can swim, cycle, walk and explore this very beautiful area of the island just as she once did.

The Akamas is one of the last remaining natural areas on the island protected by UNESCO. A favorite of those who love walking holidays as they can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.

The area has been included in the European Council’s Mediterranean protection program. At the moment many are campaigning for this lovely area to be declared a National Park. During spring the area is ablaze with flowers.

The scent of anemones and famous orchids and jasmine are heavy in the air. There are forty-five orchid species on the island including the rare Ophrys Kotschi. Lovely butterflies including the Glaucopsyche Pafos which as the name suggests, is the symbol of the region. For more information see Books on Cyprus.

Aphrodite Territory

This beautiful area is known as Aphrodite territory. In ancient times it was the playground of the beautiful mythical goddess.

You can almost feel her presence amid the scent of flora, the rustle of leaves and lush valleys with ancient tracks which she and her lovers once took.

These tracks are very popular and will help you discover the natural beauty of the Akamas Peninsula.

The most popular trails are the Aphrodite Trail and Adonis Trail.  Both start at the Baths of Aphrodite and take approximately 3 hours.

Other trails to take are Smigies Trail which starts at Smigies Picnic Site, Pissouromouttis Trail also from the picnic site and Kathikas Trail from Kathika onto Pegeia.

To reach the area by bus you can take a bus from Paphos to Polis or via the little village of Agios Georgios.

Visit the Legendary Baths of Aphrodite …

The  Baths of Aphrodite and Lara Bay are the most westerly point of the island and contains many hundreds of plant species, bird species, mamals and reptiles.

To visit  the Baths of Aphrodite you drive along the north coast, passing Polis and Latchi harbor.

Nature Trails of the Akamas

For plant lovers there’s also a booklet entitled Nature Trails of the Akamas which describes all the plants along the trails. The booklet is available from the Tourist Organisation (CTO).

You don’t have to explore the Akamas on foot as you can always take a boat tour along the lovely Akamas coast from Latsi (Latchi).

Lara Bay (Turtle Beach)

Lara Bay  is situated on a stretch of coastline in the Akamas Peninsula (also known as turtle beach).

A turtle sanctuary and important turtle breeding site home to two endangered turtle species which are the green turtle and hawks-bill turtle.

Akamas Adventure

On this tour you will explore the remote beaches and wild coastline of north west Cyprus.  Visit Lara Beach and swim in the crystal clear water. See where the turtles hatch on Lara Beach and learn about the turtle conservation project. Discover the secrets of turtles and their nests, and see baby hatchlings

Visit Avacas Gorge and the mysterious Sea Caves. Stop at Agios Georgios, an ancient basilica, and a small fishing harbor

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 Hotels near the Akamas Peninsula …

The Aphrodite Beach Hotel is a small family run hotel  just a few meters  from Yiannakis Beach.

Features include Free WiFi  throughout the hotel and there are two restaurants  serving Cypriot dishes.  A breakfast buffet is provided in the dining area and drinks and coffee are served at the bar with views of the bay.

The air-conditioned rooms come with a balcony offering side views of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Cyprus Transport …

… Getting around in Cyprus!

Cyprus Transport

There are no trains in Cyprus so the only way to travel is by using buses, taxis or service-taxis.

The buses don’t run late during the evening so if you want to travel around it’s a good idea to hire a car online before you arrive.

You can collect the car at the airport when you arrive and then you’ll have the freedom to go where you want without worrying about taxis.

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Care Hire in Cyprus

The best way to get around Cyprus is by hiring a car as you then have the freedom to visit the remote areas of the island.

It makes it so much easier to get around and you won’t have the problem of finding a taxi or bus when you arrive or leave from the airport.

If you do hire a car it’s a good idea to buy a map of Cyprus before you arrive and also find out about driving in Cyprus.

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Cyprus Airport Transfers

If you don’t hire a car you can book your airport transfer online before you arrive. This way you save yourself the hassle of trying to find a bus or an affordable taxi.

You get a price and pay online and receive instant confirmation Another point to remember is that transport in Cyprus stops very early in the day.

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Buses

Buses link to all major towns and airports with a regular hourly service.

On Sunday there is no service but there are local inter-city buses and rural buses which are inexpensive and a good form of getting around.

• Although some appear quite old, most have air conditioning and music which makes the journey much more enjoyable.
• Nicosia Municipality operates the well-known Yellow Buses which will get you around the city within the city walls. There is no fare charge for these routes.

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Taxis

• If you take a taxi from either Larnaca or Paphos airport  find out what the fare will be before starting your journey.
• Better still, book your airport transfer online before you arrive.
• Taxis from Larnaca airport are not so expensive as it’s only a short distance from the airport into the centre of Larnaca.
• The majority of taxis in Cyprus are Mercedes and most are air-conditioned and have a meter.
• There are two tariff periods:  Tariff 1 from 6.00am – 8.30pm and Tariff 2 from 8.30pm – 6.00am.

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Service-Taxis

Service-taxis hold up to eight people and must be booked in advance either by telephone or in person at one of the service-taxi offices.

• If you’re being collected, find out the exact time and place the taxi driver will collect you and make sure they know your name.

• Prices range from 7 euros each way and pick-ups are from an allocated distance within the town or city. This of course adds time onto the journey so allow around 30 minutes (sometimes shorter), before the journey begins.

Once you get going, the journey is quick as it’s mainly on the motorway.

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Driving in Cyprus…

If you want to discover the real Cyprus,  the best way to do it is to hire a car. So many people, who visit the island,  miss some of the best parts, simply because they are difficult to reach with local transport.

In Cyprus only 20% of people use public transport because it finishes early at around 8.00pm in the evening. The majority of people in Cyprus have a car or some type of transport to get them around.

As in the UK, driving is on the left-hand side of the road and you must have either a valid international driving licence or a national driving licence from your country.

The roads are good and distances and speeds are posted in kilometres throughout the island so driving in Cyprus can be very enjoyable. All you need is a good map to show you where you’re going.

It’s a good idea to buy a map of Cyprus before you arrive as this can save you a lot of time and also prevent you getting lost.

Don’t forget to get a Cyprus street map which is free of charge from the local tourist office (see Cyprus Tourist Information) of the city or town you’re staying in Cyprus.

Seat Belts

Seat belts are compulsory in the front and back of a car and if a child occupies the passenger seat (between the age of 5 and 10).

A child’s safety belt must be fitted and used and on no account can a child under the age of 5 sit in the front sea.

Mobile Phones

The authorities are very hot on the use of mobile phones whilst driving and anyone caught receives an on-the-spot fine of CY£50.

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Crash Helmets & Rush Hour

When riding a motorcyle or autocycle it’s compulsory to wear a crash helmet.

Rush hour Traffic is from 07:30-08:00 in the morning and 13:00-13:30 in the afternoon
Late afternoon: 17:00-18:00 in winter and 18:00-19:00 in summer.

Driving Licence 

To apply for a driving licence in Cyprus (for the theoretical and practical test) and for issuing driving licenses, exchanging driving licenses and information on costs involved contact:

The Road Transport Department
(Ministry of Communications and Works)
P.O. Box 1425
Nicosia
Cyprus
Tel: +357 22807117
Fax: +357 22354030

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Honeymoon in Cyprus on the Island of love

Your Honeymoon in Cyprus …

Cyprus is the ideal location for a honeymoon in the sun. With year-round sunshine  you are sure to have a wonderful time.

During the winter months you can ski on the Troodos Mountains and stay at one of the hotels in Platres.

 There are so many amazing tours you can take to discover this truly lovely island and with so many cheap flights, it’s easy to arrange your honeymoon in the sun.

Cyprus is full of romantic hotels which are located next to sun-drenched beaches and the sparkling blue Mediterranean sea.

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Many hotels have special deals and the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol offers a ‘free bottle of sparkling wine and candle lit dinner for all honeymooners’.  Located on a private sandy beach with outdoor pool, garden, terrace and sun terrace.

Features include Sauna, Fitness center, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hot tub, Hammam, indoor pool and private beach area.

Free Wifi,  a variety of restaurants and bars, the Shiseido Spa, a gym, floodlit tennis courts and table tennis.

The Athena Royal Beach Hotel is within walking distance of the harbor, shops and nightlife.

Features 3 freshwater swimming pools, a waterslide, a heated indoor pool and hot tubs. The hotel’s spa features 2 saunas, 2 steam baths, an aerobics room, a gym and a hairdressing salon.

The Asimina Suites Hotel features 2 outdoor freshwater swimming pools. Some suites have private pools with wooden decks and all suites have large balconies.

Romantic Honeymoon in Cyprus

The lively and beautiful tourist resort of Ayia Napa is situated on the east coast of the island.

This beautiful area is popular with families and those on honeymoon and the Napa Mermaid Hotel is a popular choice.

The Adams Beach Hotel is the ideal for weddings and honeymoons and offers a variety of swimming pools, Olympic Health Center and a a good selection of restaurants and bars.

The Olympic Bay – Adults Only hotel is set amidst tropical landscaped gardens with a large free-form swimming pool.

With on-site beach restaurant and bar, all rooms opens to a furnished balcony with sea and pool views, flat-screen, satellite TV, mini fridge and air conditioning.

Follow in the footsteps of this beautiful Greek Goddess and enjoy the delicious food and wines and stunning locations.  There are so many lovely romantic hotels so you’re sure to have a really wonderful honeymoon in Cyprus.

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Ayia Napa ~ Cyprus Beach Resort

Ayia Napa is one of the most popular  resorts  on the island.  Situated on the south east-coast of Cyprus and famous for it’s swinging and noisy nightlife and beautiful beaches.

This very popular resort was once a small fishing village which took its name from the Greek word napa meaning wooded valley.

The resort has 200 clubs and bars around the square, a variety of restaurants and attractions to visit. It’s also not very far from Protaras

The nearby Luna Park fairground has a variety of rides which include the Skycoaster and the Aerodium Atlantis Waterpark is the largest theme park in Europe and about 3km from the center of town. (see Water Parks in Cyprus).

Amidst all this activity is a beautiful monastery where they say a miraculous icon was found and given the name – Saint of the wooded valley, hence the name of the resort.

A well was also found in the cave and in 1530 the shrine became a church and later a monastery. Outside is a huge fig tree wich is said to be over 600 years old.

The Thalassa Municipal Museum of the Sea is in the center of Agia Napa and as well as showing marine artifacts,  it is also a center for community and cultural events.

Where To Stay In Ayia Napa  …

Ayia Napa Beaches

The beaches are excellent and some of the best in Cyprus, however during high summer they do become very crowded.

Nissi Beach

This is the most famous beach where people flock to every year.

The waters are calm and turquoise blue and the beach is golden soft sand so ideal for all the family.

There is also a tiny island about 50-100m from the shore which people love to swim to.

The 4 star Nissi Beach Resort is great for holidays and weddings.

An ideal location on Nissi Bay with a white sandy beach, edged by the sparkling Mediterranean sea. Perfect for suba diving, snorkelling and swimming.

 Makronissos Beach

About 3km from the center of the resort is this lovely golden sandy beach which shelves gently into the sea. It’s an ideal location with beach facilities, watersports and a restaurant.

Ayia Napa Blue Flag Beaches:

Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Patachou, Katsarka, Vathia Gonia, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Makronissos, Agia Thekla.

Where to Stay…

If you want to stay in the heart of Ayia Napa  then the Napa Plaza Hotel is a great place to stay.

Just a walk away from town and Ayia Napa Monastery and the beach are less than 10 minutes’ walk.

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Enjoy the Fun of Cyprus Diving!

Cyprus diving is great for serious divers as you can deep dive at the famous site of Zenobia in Larnaca.

This is one of the top ten wreck dive sites in the world.  With over 50 different dive sites this is a great place to explore the underwater caves, reefs and lovely marine life.

Cyprus Diving ~ Wreck of the Zinobia

The Zinobia was a Swedish cargo ferry which sank on June 7th 1980 in Larnaca Bay.

It took 2 days to sink and now lies 42 metres below the sea. The wreck is about 1 kilometre off the Larnaca coast.

If you have your own yacht you can take it out and enjoy the thrill of scuba diving.

Enjoy the marine life swimming around you in this lovely paradise under the sea.

~ Cyprus Diving ~

Scuba diving off the Cyprus coast is an unforgettable experience.  You can take a scuba diving tour which takes you through the basics so you can experience underwater magic.  The tour offers a unique opportunity to live the scuba experience.

Have fun!

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Visit Beautiful Larnaca Marina!

Larnaca marina is one of three marinas in Cyprus.

Llocated in the bay next to Finikoudes (Palm Tree) beach and the promenade the marina  is an official Port of Entry with berthing facilities for 450 yachts of various sizes.

The area is full of restaurants, cafes and bars and the wide sandy beach is a great place to relax, enjoy the sun and take a dip in the warm Mediterranean sea.

Although the Marina is only open to yacht owners, you are still welcome to stroll along the pier and enjoy the huge array of beautiful yachts.

This idyllic setting is totally inspiring and will make you want to take a trip on a yacht.

Unfortunately there isn’t this facility but you can take a trip on a submarine and see the wreck of Zinobia. Access to the Marina is controlled and limited to yacht owners and crews.

The Marina has security guard on a 24 hour basis.

•  The Marina lies 110 nautical miles from Beirut and Tripoli, 182 n.m. from Tel-Aviv, 230 n.m. from Port-Said and 300 n.m. from Rhodes.
• The position of the Marina is 34 deg. 55 min. North – 33 deg. 38 min. East.
• The minimum depth of the usable part of the Marina is approximately 1.5M and the maximum is 4.5M
• The nature of sea bed is mud and sand and the Marina is entirely protected from all weather conditions.

Marina Amenities:

All yachts moored in the Marina may use every facility and service available, at a reasonable charge.

• Water Supplied on board (free of charge)
• Electricity Supplied on all quays at 240 volts/50HZ
• Telephone, Telex and Fax Services are available at the Marina office
• Fuel is available at the end of the main North pier
• Yacht Repair/Facilities: A unit for the hauling/launching and servicing/repairing of yachts operates within the Marina
• Laundry-Showers-Lockers-Post Office boxes: Available within the Marina
• Public Address system to all areas
• Serviced Asphalted Hard standing areas
• Independent Brokerage
• Dry Cleaners
• Mini Market and Provision Store
• Chandler
• Duty Free Shop
• Toilets, Showers & Coin Operated Washing Machines
• Osmosis Treatment Unit
• Travel Hoist 40 tons

 Wreck of the Zinobia

The Zinobia was a Swedish cargo ferry which sank at 2.30am on June 7th 1980 in Larnaca Bay.If you have your own yacht you can take it out and enjoy the thrill of scuba diving around the wreck and be amazed at the amount of beautiful fish swimming around.

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Luxury Hotels in Cyprus

The island is famous for it’s amazing climate, food and luxurious hotels.

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Ayia Napa Hotels

Ayia Napa boasts some of the best beaches on the island such as Nissi Bay where many of these lovely hotels are located.

The Adams Beach Hotel is the ideal place to unwind and relax and very popular for weddings and honeymoons.

The hotel offers a variety of swimming pools, Olympic Health Center and sports and there is a good selection of restaurants and bars.

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Paphos Hotels

Paphos is a Unesco World Heritage Site with many places of architectural and archaeological importance. The famous villas, amazing mosaics, palaces, Tombs of the Kings, theatres and forts.

There are many lovely hotels to choose from such as the Almyra Hotel which has eight acres of landscaped gardens with direct access to the beach, and just a 5-minute walk to Paphos Harbor.

The  air-conditioned rooms are spacious and come with free Wi-Fi,  balconies or terraces overlooking the garden or the Mediterranean Sea.   There is a buffet breakfast each morning and 4 restaurants offering international cuisine and local Cypriot dishes so everything you need for a holiday in the sun .

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Limassol Hotels

The Royal Apollonia is a luxury beachfront hotel in Limassol Town  just a short walk from restaurants, bars and shops.  Rooms have balconies with views of the Troodos Mountains or the Mediterranean Sea.

Features include 2 floodlit tennis courts and a hot tub, 3 swimming pools,  massage and aerobics classes, various restaurants and the beachfront Thalassaki serves lunch, while drinks can also be enjoyed at the Ocean Blue Pool Bar and the indoor Aphrodite Bar.

The tourist area of Limassol is overflowing with luxury beach-side hotels,  surrounded by a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and various nightclubs for you to enjoy.

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Protaras Hotels

Protaras is avery popular holiday resort on the south-eastern coast of the island. Famous for its lovely golden beaches, crystal clear turquoise blue sea and stunning scenery this is the ideal location for holidays by the beach.

The Capo Bay Hotel is situated on Fig Tree Bay,  close to all the shops, bars and restaurants.

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Larnaca Hotels

Larnaca  has a lovely town center full of shops and restaurants and the famous Finikoudes beach is safe for children to swim. There is also a promenade surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars.

The 5 star Golden Bay Beach Hotel has views of the pool and sea front and features a large outdoor pool with sun-lounger terrace and on-site private parking.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas and guests can enjoy a relaxing massage or beauty treatment at the spa.

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Polis Hotels

The Anassa Hotel is a  luxury spa hotel situated on a secluded hillside in Polis with amazing views of the Mediterranean sea.

All rooms have balconies and complimentary WiFi access and some suites have private plunge pools and whirlpools on sea-facing terraces.

The Anassa features the extensive Thalassotherapy program, 2 pools, 4 restaurants, golf course and tennis courts.

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Larnaca (Larnaka) Cyprus

The laid back resort of Larnaca has a population of 46,700 and was built on the ancient city of Kition (birthplace of the stoic philosopher Zeno) who lived in the 4th century.

Zeno was so inspired by the works of Socrates that he founded the Stoic School of philosophy in Athens.

The city center is just a ten minute drive from Larnaca airport and a large salt lake is just a few minutes from the airport.

Larnaca has a huge variety of bars,  restaurants and cafes along the famous Finikoudes promenade next to Finikoudes beach.

Dramatic changes to this lovely city are in the pipeline and include a proposed new championship golf course and country club at Tersefanou village.

If you like visiting Cyprus villages, the lovely village of Kalavasos is just 42 km southwest of Larnaca.

Finikoudes Promenade

Larnaca seafront is lined with palm trees (hence the name Finikoudes,  which means palm trees) and  trendy bars.   You can enjoy good food, swim, shop and  immerse yourself in the history of the island.

The five miles of sandy beaches which stretch to Dhekelia have been awarded the highly respected blue flag of quality.  There are many lovely beach-side hotels where you can relax,  swim, laze on the beach and then dine al fresco under the stars.

Not far from Finikoudes beach and promenade is the lovely Larnaca Marina.

At the other end of the promenade on the way to Mackenzie beach is a 17th century Fort which was used as a prison during the British colonial years.

St Lazarus – Patron Saint of Larnaca

In the old town, not far from the port  in the area known as Scala,  is the church of  St Lazarus who is said to have been resurrected from the dead by Christ.

Lazarus  brought Christianity to ancient Kition, and  was later ordained Bishop of Kition, the first Christian Archbishop.

Every year the resurrection of Lazarus is re-enacted by children in St Lazarus’s Church in Plateia Ayiou Lazarou.

Larnaca Local Market

The local daily market on Leontos Sofou Street opens early in the morning until 1.00pm.

The nearby Sunday Market is also very popular and well worth a visit – open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

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