Things to Do in Larnaca

The main city beach with fine golden sand, shallow water, and a palm-lined promenade. Public access is free.

🕐 24/7

💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid crowds. The free public showers are behind the volleyball courts.

A seasonal salt lake that fills with water in winter and hosts thousands of flamingos. Surrounding paths are good for walking or cycling.

🕐 24/7

💡 Visit late afternoon in January or February for the best flamingo viewing when they feed along the edges.

A 9th-century stone church marking the tomb of Lazarus. Inside, intricate Byzantine frescoes and a gold iconostasis.

🕐 Monday–Friday 08:00–12:30, 15:00–17:30; Saturday 08:00–12:30

💡 Free entry to the main church. The small crypt museum costs €2 but is worth it to see the original tomb.

A small museum with artefacts from the Neolithic to Roman periods, including pottery, tools, and jewellery from the Kition site.

🕐 Tuesday–Sunday 08:00–16:00; closed Mondays

💡 Free entry on Wednesdays. Allow 45 minutes max. The highlight is the Mycenaean pottery collection on the upper floor.

A small 14th-century fortress on the seafront with a courtyard, dungeons, and a rooftop offering views of the marina.

🕐 Monday–Friday 08:00–17:30; Saturday–Sunday 09:30–17:00

💡 Entry is €2.50. Skip the small museum upstairs—the real draw is the rooftop and the moat garden.