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Have you ever been presented with an island? No?! And the great commander Markus Antonius presented his beloved Cleopatra with an island Cyprus amazed by its sweet vines. You can try these tasty vines if you visit this fascinating island!

Particular beauty of Cyprus is in its legendary beauty and thousand – year of history and countless riches of the island. Thanks to plenty of copper the island got its name and became world famous in ancient times. Larnaca was built in pre – Christian times on the place of the ancient city – state Kitionus, founded according to the legend by Kittimus, Noah’s grandson.

Everyone can find desired conditions in Larnaca: single tourists, families with kids, businessmen who came to Larnaca only for a few days on business. To have a rest in Larnaca is great in any time of the year. Even in winter tourists’ life goes on.  

If you have ever heard the legend about the Raising of Lazarus you should visit a unique Snt.Lazarus Church. The most interesting nature’s sightseeing in Larnaca is the Salty Lake which is 5 km away from the city. According to the legend Saint Lazarus turned a man, who refused to give him a bunch of grape, into a lake. Flocks of pink flamingoes fly here every winter.

On the banks of this lake is situated one of the most important Mussulmanish shrines in the world – Hallah Sultan Tekke Mosque, a monastery. It is one of the oldest monasteries of Cyprus.

The best place for going around is Phynicudes Seafront lined up with palm trees. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the bay with tied up marine yachts. 

In Larnaca water rest is widely developed: diving, windsurfing, and boating. If you are a diving – lover, go on an underwater excursion to the sink ships not far from the city, for example to Her Majesty ship “Cricket” which sank in 1947(you can even enter through some bottom holes to the hull of the ship). Senobia Ferry is 197 meters long and weighs 10 000 tons. This ship is classified as one of the best sank ships for underwater exploration in the world.

Children can visit a little amusement - park. A coast of Larnaca is a continuous chain of wonderful beaches. The best one is considered Mackenzie Beach, which is not far from the Phynicudes Seafront. On the Palm Seafront the held concerts in the open air on Sundays from May till October.

Night life is concentrated in numerous bars and disk clubs. There is a wide choice of restaurants, bars and taverns. You can try delicious fish dishes and mezze. You can find interesting leather goods, man made silver goods, jewelry made of copper.

In the neighboring village Leffcar you can buy beautiful handmade lace. Businessmen highly appreciate excellent conditions for holding conferences and hospitable service in more than 64 hotels and resorts. Closeness to the beaches adds to its comfort.

Plenty of sunlight – more than 300 sunny days in a year – anyone can hardly resist this beauty.

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