Cheap trip to Larnaca
Larnaca is the sunniest gateway to Cyprus: a palm promenade along the city beach, a medieval fort, the Byzantine Agios Lazaros church and a salt lake full of flamingos. Direct from Schiphol in about 5 hours. 7 days from 480 euro per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Larnaca →When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to November are ideal: 24 to 30 degrees and warm, swimmable sea without the extreme heat of July and August. The beach season runs from May into November, and even in winter Larnaca is pleasant at 17 to 19 degrees. You see the flamingos on the salt lake in winter, from November to March.
The best areas in Larnaca
- Finikoudes The palm promenade along the city beach, the beating heart with tavernas and the fort at the end.
- Skala (old town) The historic quarter around Agios Lazaros church, with craft lanes and potters.
- Mackenzie Beach Lively beach with beach bars and fish restaurants, close to the airport.
- Marina & harbour The new marina, lovely for an evening stroll and fresh fish.
- Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Just outside the centre: flamingos in winter and a mosque on the water.
Top 5 things to do in Larnaca
- Agios Lazaros church A 9th-century Byzantine church above the tomb of Lazarus, one of the finest on Cyprus. Free entry, a donation for the crypt.
- Medieval fort of Larnaca Ottoman fort on the beach with a small museum, entry 2.50 euro.
- Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Walk along the lake to the mosque, full of pink flamingos in winter. Free.
- Finikoudes beach & promenade Swim and stroll under the palms, right in the city. Free.
- Kamares Aqueduct The 18th-century Bekir Pasha aqueduct with 33 stone arches, stunning at sunset. Free.
Insider tip: eat meze in a real taverna in the old town rather than on the promenade, and order halloumi (from Cyprus) with an ice-cold frappe by the sea. Prefer culture? The Pierides collection (3 euro) is the oldest private museum on the island.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol you fly direct to Larnaca (LCA) in about 5 hours, with Transavia (around 3x per week) and easyJet. The airport is just 6 km from the centre: bus 425 takes you to Finikoudes in 25 minutes, a city bus single is around 1.50 euro and a day pass 5 euro, a taxi about 15 euro. To really see Cyprus (the Troodos mountains, Ayia Napa, Nicosia, the ancient city of Kourion), rent a car from around 25 euro per day: compare rental cars here.
What does a holiday in Larnaca cost?
Budget hotels from 30 euro, mid-range hotels 60 to 100 euro per night. Food is affordable: gyros or souvlaki 4 to 6 euro, a generous meze platter 15 to 20 euro per person, coffee 3 euro. Budget from 480 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight.
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Frequently asked questions about Larnaca
When is the best time to visit Larnaca?
April to June and September to November are ideal: 24 to 30 degrees and warm, swimmable sea without the extreme summer heat. The beach season runs from May into November.
Which area is best to stay in Larnaca?
Finikoudes for beach and promenade within walking distance, Mackenzie Beach for the beach bars, or the old town Skala for atmosphere around Agios Lazaros church.
How do I get to Larnaca from the Netherlands?
Direct from Schiphol with Transavia and easyJet to Larnaca (LCA) in about 5 hours. Bus 425 takes you from the airport to Finikoudes in 25 minutes.
What does a holiday in Larnaca cost?
From 480 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight. Budget hotels from 30 euro, mid-range 60 to 100 euro per night and a meze platter costs 15 to 20 euro per person.
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