Advantages: Hot and sunny in the summer, safe clean beaches, good value for money Disadvantages: Can be cold and wet in January and February, little for bored children, not much night-life and water-sports
We moved to Larnaka in Cyprus a little over six years ago, now. As a place to live for a family, it has many advantages: a low crime rate, general safety for children, relatively low cost of living, and friendly people, nearly all of whom have excellent English.
Inevitably we've had several visitors from the UK, but as as general holiday resort Larnaka is less well-known than Paphos or Ayia Napa, despite containing the main airport on the island. ... ...wants to explore the island, Larnaka is a good starting point. There are daily flights from most destinations in Europe, with BA and Cyprus Airways being the most popular. Note that Larnaka is sometimes spelled 'Larnaca', and the airport code is LCA.
• What sort of climate is there? • Cyprus seems to be associated in many people's minds with sunshine and beaches, and indeed the statistics say that for 350 days per year the sun shines out here. Technically ...
Kukana 18.02.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Larnaka (Cyprus)
Advantages: Good shopping, close to the airport, a marina Disadvantages: Not many childrens activities
...Aiya Napa, Nicossia and Larnaka. Larnaka is my favourite place to stay. It is close to Larnaka Airport. Because of Larnaka's location it is a good base to explore the rest of the Island and I would recommend hiring a car and visiting the ghost city of Famagusta, which the Cypriots had to flee from in the 1970's when Turkey invaded the Island. It is now a no-mans land but can be viewed from a village called dherynia. Also the divided city of Nicossia ... ...for shops, restaurants and culture.
Larnaka is on the coast, as are all the tourist resorts, but it also has a lovely Marina. All along the marina there are hotels and restaurants with outside, shaded eating areas. We stayed in the Sun Hall Hotel which is on the front and has wonderful views of the sea and beech. It is a few seconds walk to the beech and the marina, so a great location. They serve a great breakfast with a large buffet to choose ...
MegansMum 08.01.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Larnaka (Cyprus)
Advantages: Sunny, picturesque and laid back Disadvantages: Can be very quiet off season.
My family live in Larnaka on the south coast of Cyprus. Larnaka is itself home to the largest airport in Cyprus so apart from being about 4 miles from the town centre it is rather convenient. The first thing you may notice is the appaling standard of the driving over there you name it tailgaiting, no indicating and poorly maintained cars. Anyhow, Larnaka itself revolves around the promenade area which stretches about a mile and is peppered with restaurants ... ...peace. I personally wouldn't recommend Larnaka as a tourist destination for the partying and sun-seeking holidaymaker. Places such as Pafos or Protaras are far better suited to this sort of holiday. Having, said this Larnaka is not without its charms with numerous monuments and aesthetically pleasing unique structures but it is more of a local than tourist place. ...
datdirtydon 13.04.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Larnaka (Cyprus)
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