Attractions of Larnaca
Attractions in Larnaca includes the Church of St. Lazarus or Ayoios Lazaros Sq. it was said to be built in the 9th century, and was built to commemorate Mary and Martha's brother , Lazarus. Another notable place to visit would be the Larnaca Salt Lake located at the town west of the Larnaca International Airport..
Duirng November until the end of March, hundreds of flamingos flock in the area. Beside the Salt Lake is the mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke, where Mohammed's foster mother Umm Haram is said to be buried.This could not be a surprise, perhaps Larnaca just stays true to its name, it was derived from the word “larnax” meaning coffin, because in the early centuries several tombs were dug up by natives.
A tourist should never miss to experiences Larnaca's beaches. Both the Phinikoudes and McKenzie beaches were recently awarded the Blue Flags for its cleanliness. You can also choose to dive in one of the famous dive site in the city where you can see the wreck of the Zenobia, a ferry which sunk in 1980. The Seagate Hotel offers diving at around 18 Cyprus pounds. If you don't want to go swimming or diving, night strolling along the seashore is also a one-of-a-kind experience.
