Larnaca
Travel Blogs from Larnaca, Cyprus
Cherrio Cyprus
... km the next said Larnaca 25km. So for cyclists it doesn't just seem further, it actually is further. I weaved my way to Larnaca, criss-crossing the motorway, like a sail boat tacking in the wind. I was enjoying the very pleasant cycling conditions and ...
Being Good
... car and drove for some time, and then I was back in the UK. Yes I was, as they were given land when they granted Cyprus independence. I hope when Australia gives up the Queen, as a fair swap, we will give the UK Brisvegas, can't be any fairer than that ...
Where Shopping is a Pleasure
... by Sofia on her way home and try out her newfound "prettiness" as she calls it. I've left all that shopping madness behind and have made it to Larnaca, Cypress. I've got plenty of time here to explore and see what this desert island has to offer. ...
Cyprus...Good to See You!
... ....she reminds me a lot of Leonie at that age...just non-stop. Their home in Limassol was an hours drive from Larnaca. We are only in Cyprus for 7 days which will go quickly with a lot of archelogical sites to see. And of course to try and see ...
Nicosia or Bust
... a night hotel in a Benz, that is more than I have spent on airfare for this trip. Public transport between the airport and downtown Larnaca where I am staying had quit for the day so I had to suck it up and take a 10 Euro taxi ride. Yep. ...
Yassas Kepros!
Yassas! (Hello) Another hot day in Cyprus. It's our last day here and we're in Larnaca before we fly out to Vienna later this afternoon. We've been to see all of the old archeological sites around the place, it's hard to imagine some of this stuff ...
Last memories of Cyprus
... gave lotions and potions and steam bowls for him. He got worse as the trip went on.... However, before we left Cyprus, we managed to try a delicacy....snails!!! They tasted fine....slight seafood taste but only faint. They actually looked very ...
Failed attempts to catch a boat to the Middle East
... the shiver-inducing prospect of the return trip to Turkey aboard the filthy 'Fergun' ferry, we decided to head to the South of Cyprus in the hope of hitching a lift on a boat going to either Lebanon or Syria. We got picked up and ...
LARNACA - MY HOME TOWN
... , Larnaca has become a thriving vibrant community. In 1974 following the Turkish invasion and subsequent occupation of the North of Cyprus, Larnaca offered to accept 40.000 refugees. These displaced persons tripled the population of the city to 65.000 ...
PALM TREE AVENUE-PHINIKOUDES LARNACA -CYYPRUS
... accommodate the Paleontology museum, the Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, the City-Museum and Archives and the District Administration of Larnaca. PHINIKOUDES (Meaning small palm trees) – but now grown into very big ones) were planted in the year ...
KAMARES-THE OLD AQUEDUCT OF LARNACA
... Larnaca towards the Limassol highway. 18th century aqueduct of Larnaca, 16 kilometers long. For the adventurer the old aqueduct of Larnaca offers a tremendous challenge. Walking in a straight line from the 1st arches (about 2-3 kms) you arrive at the ...
CYPRIOT HEAVY ACCENT
CYPRIOT HEAVY ACCENT (2 FUNNY INCIDENTS) Most Cypriots speak English, so instantly a visitor is accepted and given a taste of the local culture and way of life. The people's helpful nature means that if your car ever breaks down you will never be stuck ...
PANAGIA TON AMBELION -PAST AND PRESENT
... me to recognize the area because the village of Aradipou has so much stretched out and it is as if it has been united with Larnaca. Everything is so different now, I believe the church is found very near the industrial area. I can't see the fields we ...
APHRODITE -THE GODDESS OF LOVE IN CYPRUS ISLAND
... i.e. painting onto the wet plaster on the wall. In most of these artworks she has been depicted nude. The islands of Cyprus and Cythera in Greece were the prominent places where Aphrodite was worshiped. The Roman goddess, Venus has quite often been ...
TREASURES OF THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS
... crew barely has any time to serve breakfast, and then go round with the duty free goods. The weather is terrific in Larnaca…..pity that I got everything but my swimming suit! I have the feeling that we are descending now, so I will probably ...
CYPRUS... My mixed feelings!
... ; MY LIFE IS A WONDERFUL TRIP Every time I come to this island, I have these mixed feelings. I love walking around Larnaca and spot old buildings, shops, see older people who remind me of those years when I was a teenager. I don't ...
ARCHITECTURE STYLE IN CYPRUS
... the characteristic kiosk over the street for good ventilation and view. The best surviving examples of this architecture in Larnaca are a) Ieronymos Varlm House on Chryssopolitissa Street, b) Efthimiades House at Nicolaou Laniti Street, c) the Larnaka ...
PLACES OF INTEREST IN LARNACA
... village again the following day with the help of Lefteris this time who drove me here, and to some other spots in Larnaca. I want to thank them both because I managed to take some beautiful photos). ...
FEEL THE CYPRIOT HUMAN TOUCH
... here: themis.lem@cytanet.com.cy How to find it: It's Nicosia, Kakopetria, Prodromos and you come to Lemithou. 5 Platonos Street, P.O.Box 22343, 2940 Strovolos,Nicosia, Cyprus. Tel:+357 22422938. LemithouTel:+357 25462525 ----------- ...
A RAINBOW IN THE SKY AT LAST!
... and I am glad that I got to know them. It is already dark outside, and it is time for more photos before dinner. Larnaca looks more beautiful in the evening with all these Christmas decorations. We are driving in the whole city, and we even get ...
HALA SULTAN TEKKE - (649 A.D) IN LARNACA
THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE Founded in 649 A.D. This historic mosque is just 3 km west of Larnaca very near the airport terminal on the central salt lake. Um Haram who was the Aunt of Prophet Mohamed died here as a result of an accident. This ...
Choirokoitia - Neolithic Settlement -video too
... , I am sure I have never been here again and I can’t wait to get in. We are about 32 km from Larnaca on the Nicosia-Limassol (or) Lefkosia-Lemesol road. The name Choirokoitia can be also found as Khirokitia and the settlement dates back to ...
Dining with my cousin
DINNER INVITATION Angela is my dearest cousin whom I love very much. It is always nice when we get together. My last night in Cyprus, .... we plan to have dinner at a nice Chinese Restaurant the two of us. However, instead of going out she had the ...
Sunrise at the Palm Beach Hotel in Larnaca
... nbsp; Some of them are coming daily out here and I see familiar faces now as we greet good morning when we pass each other. In Cyprus life is simpler. It is easy to make friends and people will greet you even if they don't know you. I am not in a ...
My Stay at the EasyHotel in Larnaca
... bedtime. The thread below takes you to my review on TripAdvisor. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g190379-d1450355-r107814254-EasyHotel_Larnaca-Larnaca.html I find Larry at the front desk, and he tells me that Dimitri my friend and manager of ...
Sunday after Easter flying to Cyprus again.
... be above the clouds as they say. They are given chocolate eggs upon entering the plane, and each kid a pad with many stickers on. The trip to Cyprus has become a routine trip for me lately but for my three little angels this is surely a great moment. ...
Final Leg
Leg three finds us in Larnaca. It will be 2 pm Cyprus time (5 am Edmonton time). The weather forecast says it will be 33 degrees when we land. Apparently you have to add 5 to 10 degrees for Nicosia because it is inland. We will let you know. We will just ...
LARNACA MARINA AND THE PIER - CYPRUS
... a port back in 1879, constructed by the British. The walk on the Pier is a traditional social activity of the people of Larnaca. All organized mini cruises in the Larnaca Bay, to Agia Napa and Protaras areas start from here where you can choose a glass ...
THE SALT LAKE IN LARNACA- 1 VIDEO
... enjoying the famous red sunsets of the spot, watching the birds or exercising is strongly recommended. ********* Nature Trail of Larnaca Salt Lake ...Length 4 km (1 hr one-way) The lake has water from October to May. In summer the lake dries ...

