Larnaca holidays – Historic town with miles of sandy beaches
Holidays in Larnaca are ideal for those looking to combine Cyprus beach holidays with a lively historic town with plenty of authentic Cypriot life. Larnaca holidays are based in a relaxed easy-going town considerably smaller than Limassol and Nicosia, on the south east coast of Cyprus, 25 miles south of Nicosia, and a very short transfer from Larnaca airport. Larnaca holidays enjoy a fine setting on a wide bay with around 8 miles of sandy Larnaca beaches. Larnaca holidays focus on the promenade in the centre of town with its impressive palm trees; a pleasant spot to enjoy a plentiful selection of cafes, bars and restaurants with attractive outdoor terraces and sea views. Larnaca holidays also feature a marina and good shopping a couple of streets inland from Larnaca beach.

Larnaca beach holidays –Seafront cafes and a famous promenade
Larnaca holidays can be based in one of three Larnaca beach resorts. Aside from the main central Larnaca beach you will find accommodation 2 miles south around sandy Mackenzie Beach with its fishing harbour and superior fish restaurants. The most popular sandy beaches near Larnaca are on the road north to Dekelia. These fine sandy Larnaca beaches stretch for miles and have excellent facilities. Holidays in Larnaca offer an exceptional range of watersports, including snorkelling, diving, sailing, jet-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. Larnaca holidays could also include fishing and horse riding. Children on holiday in Larnaca will enjoy karting, camel rides and the fun park. Larnaca holidays feature a huge selection of restaurants with some atmospheric Cypriot tavernas on the Larnaca to Dekelia road. Holidays in Larnaca offer a good choice of nightlife with plenty of bars, pubs, discos and clubs. Buses run from Larnaca to Limassol, Nicosia and Ayia Napa.

Larnaca holidays – Fascinating villages and monasteries
Holidays in Larnaca combine beaches with a relaxed friendly town rich in history with interesting older quarters. Larnaca holidays should include a look at several Larnaca museums, the 17th century fort, the remains of the ancient city of Kition, the 9th century church of St Lazarus and the holy shrine of Hala Sultan, the holiest Moslem shrine after Mecca and Medina. Larnaca holidays provide a lively town base from which to explore central and eastern Cyprus. Holidays in Larnaca are not complete without a trip to one of the more traditional Cypriot villages like Lefkara, famous for its lace, or Kiti with its superb Byzantine church. The fabulous Stavrovouni monastery is a Larnaca holiday must (but women not allowed inside). Winter holidays in Larnaca offer the chance to see hundreds of pink flamingos and migratory birds in the salt lakes near the town.

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