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Larnaca
"Larnaca will stay in your heart forever"
First Things First
The Hidden Gem of the Med
This city hides an extra rare sense and you can only feel it by visiting the city, explore its hidden gems and meet its unique people. So take a look, hear the sounds, taste as much as you can, smell the aromas and feel the city. Larnaca will stay forever in your heart.
Now let the wandering begin!
Larnaca is a city in Cyprus and it is among the world's 20 oldest cities!!
Larnaca has its own airport so no more excuses no matter where you are ! Time to visit!!
Best Months To Visit
May - June - July- September-October-November
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Exploring Larnaca
This beautiful city is built on the ruins of ancient Citium, which was the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno.
It is known for its palm-tree seafront (Phinikoudes) , the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct, its medieval fort and its Salt Lake that fills with water during the winter season and is visited by flocks of flamingoes who stay there from November until the end of March.
Larnaca Its amongst the world's 20 oldest cities!
Winter in Lofou
Traditional food experience
In a cold winter day, just wear your boots and hoodie and head to Lofou. For lunch or dinner visit the Lofou Taverna. Always check beforehand the opening hours just to be safe. The Lofou Taverna has a cosy traditional surroundings, tasty food and good house wine which makes your wandering in Lofou so much worth it.
Food recomendation: order mezedes! It is "small" plates of traditional dishes so you can taste almost everything on the menu. Food portions, as you will notice in most other places in Cyprus, are more than enough!
If you are up for some story telling the owner of the Taverna would enjoy to share some stories with you about his taverna and the village. If he is in a good mood he might event play his bouzouki for you. Nothing more beautiful than listening to some bouzouki next to the fire place. Winter bliss!
Live music at the Taverna takes place on Saturdays only!
Overnight in Lofou
Accomodation
If you want to stay for a night or two in Lofou I recommend Apokryfo for solitude in traditional surroundings. For more budgeted travelling there is also a youth hostel.
On your way to Lofou
Agios Amvrosios Village
If you are organising a road trip to Lofou then you should definitely include a stop at Agios Amvrosios for some traditional Cyprus coffee, a must try, at a tradional "Kafene" (greek word for cypriot coffee place).
Coffee recommendation: have your coffee break at tavern "Sikamia" - amazing view!
Stroll around and visit the village church.
If you wish to have lunch in Agios Amvrosios sometimes the 'Taverna' organises live music for the tourists.
In Ayios Amvrosios you can also visit the wineries of Zampartas and Gaia for wandering and of course…wine tasting
Old people usually stare persistently to “foreigners” who arrive in their village. “Kalimera” (goodmoring) is all you need to receive a smile and an invitation to join them. Locals especially in villages are by nature curious to know your whereabouts and to share their stories! :)
