Larnaca Cruise Guide
The resort is mostly modern, with a long attractive seafront, fringed by palm trees, cafes and tavernas. To the northern end of the promenade is a pleasure marina and the Fort, around which is Larnaca's old Turkish quarter. There are churches and museums to visit in town and some of the island's finest monasteries are close by.
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Highlights
• Pierides Museum: This archaeological museum in town enjoys a charming setting in an old family home.
• Church of St Lazarus: Larnaca's most revered church, home to the sarcophagus of St Lazarus.
• Panayia Angelostikos: Beautiful 11th-century church in nearby village of Kiti.
• Stavrovouni: Atmospheric hill-top monastery in a fabulous position with far-ranging panoramic views (closed to women).
• St Barbara monastery: Home to the studio of the island's most famous icon painter, Father Kallinikos.
• Cape Greco: The island's southeastern tip provides a breathtaking viewpoint and Konnos Bay, the finest beach on the island.
Tourist Information
Plateia Vasileos Pavlu, Larnaca, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2465 4322.
Website: www.visitcyprus.com
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Tipping: A service charge is added to all bills, but tipping remains at the discretion of the individual.
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