Preparing your trip to Larnaca: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. The main mean of public transport is a bus. As a rule, all bus stops are located next to major hotel complexes; almost any bus route can bring you to the city center. Buses can also travel to nearby cities and suburban areas.
2. Travelers who expect to devote their holidays to beach entertainment are recommended to visit the island during the period from May to September. Those who expect to spend a lot of time in pedestrian walks and excursions are advised to go to the resort in winter. At this time, the average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius.
3. Shoppers have to pay attention to leather goods and jewelry. Markets and specialty stores offer to buy silver and copper handmade jewelry. Vacationers may find many unique and attractive things among those represented.
4. It’s comfortable to travel around the city by car. You will need a passport and a driver's license of the international standard to rent a vehicle. The most popular car rental center - A.Petsas & Sons Ltd – is located at the Larnaca Airport. It has the most favorable rental conditions.
6. It’s most profitable to go shopping with local currency; any other would be accepted at an extremely disadvantageous exchange rate. You could often see price tags at markets, which contain only a nominal value, without specifying the currency. This means that any currency available to the buyer is used to pay for goods.
7. Every weekend there are concerts on the Palm Tree Promenade, the entrance to which is absolutely free. Travelers are advised to visit the resort in summer, as at this time cultural program is particularly rich and varied.
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What to visit being in Larnaca - unique sights
Choirokoitia
From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”
Check on the map: Distance from Larnaca center - 29.5 km.
About 600 people lived in the ancient city during its heyday. Locals were engaged in farming and cattle breeding. Numerous studies have shown that the cult of the dead was widespread among locals. Burials were formed directly under the floor of residential buildings. Many items were found by researchers in the burial sites. These were jewelry, weapons, utensils, and other artifacts. The main attraction of the archaeological area is considered to be the foundation of ancient dwellings today. Researchers found human images on some stone fragments. They are the oldest found on the territory of Cyprus. …
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Famagusta
From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Larnaca center - 36.1 km.
Over the years, the city was completely looted. Almost all the buildings on its territory can not be reversed. An access to the city is strictly prohibited and may be life-threatening, because military forces are constantly watching the disputed territory. Modern travelers have an opportunity to admire the town only from behind the barbed wire. Famagusta is quite a big city. The first mention of it dates back to 3 century BC. Once, there was a small village of fishermen. Its golden age occurred in the period from 1960 to 1970. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Larnaca and surroundings
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Travelling to Larnaca - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Larnaca. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.