Palm Beach Larnaca

... where some gifts are waiting for everyone on each seat. <br><br>Our first destination is a visit to Lefkara. <br>It is the 28th of October, and every single village in both Cyprus and Greece is celebrating. It is a National holiday, and is the big -Ohi- or "No Day",( the refusal of Greece in 1940 to allow Italian fascist troops into the country). <br>On this day, all public schools organize a parade where the best student of the school ...

... Gardens of Afxendiou Ave. with large collections of local reptiles, insects, birds, fossils, rock formations, species from the marine life and plants of Cyprus and neighbouring countries.<br><br><br><br>4. Municipal Art Gallery, found on Europe Square and houses the <br><br>Larnaca collection or modern art and other important exhibitions.<br><br><br><br>

... species come here and turn the salt lake into a paradise.<br><br><br><br>Hunting of course is forbidden in this area, but walking through the interesting surroundings and enjoying the famous red sunsets of the spot, watching the birds or exercising is strongly recommended. <br><br>*********<br>Nature Trail of Larnaca Salt Lake ...Length 4 km (1 hr one-way)<br><br><br>The lake has ...

KAMARES, THE OLD AQUEDUCT OF LARNACA<br><br><br><br>A little history:<br><br><br><br>(Kamares) &#8211;as they are called in Greek.<br><br>They are found at the exit from 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.<br><br><br><br>Walking in a straight ...

... pleasant to the visitor and so wonderful.<br><br><br><br>In summer the hotels and bars restaurants in the round area are full of tourists and locals. Many people of Larnaca find the coast of Finikoudes unique for jogging, so they come early in the morning here to jog, and see the sun coming out of the waters!<br><br>I have been here quite a few times in summer when on holidays staying in a couple of nearby hotels, as I ...

... 8220;The building of Cyprus Tourist Organization,&#8221; &#8220;The Central Police Station&#8221;, &#8220;The Governors Residence&#8221;, and &#8220;The Larnaca old Hospital&#8221; near the American Academy.<br><br><br><br>URBAN TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS<br><br>(I got from the tourist information)<br><br><br><br>This is the anonymous ...

<br>FEEL THE HUMAN TOUCH OF CYPRIOT PEOPLE<br><br><br>Cypriots are very hospitable people. You will get the warmest of welcomes in Cyprus. The spirit of hospitality is very strong here.<br><br>Don&#8217;t be surprised if you are invited into their homes and be treated as a member of their family!<br><br>Stay in a restored village house or inn, part of the island&#8217;s agrotourism ...

... The minaret is built on the foundation of the bell tower. Opposite this mosque there is an elegant stone built public water fountain of the Venetian period reused by the Ottoman aquaduct of 1747. <br><br><br><br>It survives in a very good condition and it is decorated with an engraved &#8211;clock in Latin characters. According to historical sources the Venetian governor ...

... there.<br><br>Cypress has been a crossroads since those times from World History class and Greeks, Persians, Egyptians, Byzantines and English have all found their way here. If people could make it here in 1000BC, why can't an American travel across the island in 2009AD? I am just having the hardest time in ALL my travels EVER trying to get around this island. <br><br>So the road to Cyprus on my BAe 146 proved to be much easier than the roads within it ...

After a hectic two weeks in London packing up our lives, sun and sea in Cyprus were exactly what the doctor ordered. We have had a great time catching up with LOTS of family and have eaten enough "souvla" to last a lifetime! We did a bit of sight seeing including a day trip to Paphos which was lovely, but this trip was more family orientated, hence the lack of interesting photos. We figured that since we are going to be ...