Discover Charming Larnaca through the

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Discover Charming
Larnaca through the
Discover Larnaca
GOLDEN BAY &
Whether visiting Larnaca on
LORDΟS
Business, Leisure or Exploration,
discover its rich history of 10,000
BEACH Hotel
years! Learn about its Culture,
experience unique hospitality
and enjoy the beautiful
Mediterranean Sea. Observe and
appreciate the perfect balance
Contact us
between tradition and modern
development while visiting
picturesque villages.
The Golden Bay & Lordos Beach
Hotel will provide you with all
THE GOLDEN BAY BEACH HOTEL THE LORDOS BEACH HOTEL
P.O Box 40741
P.O Box 40541
Larnaca 6306
Larnaca 6305
Phone: +357 24645444
Phone: +357 24647444
Fax:
Fax:
+357 24645451
www.goldenbay.com.cy
+357 24645847
www.lordosbeach.com.cy
information and assistance
required
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History & Culture
MUSEUMS ~ VILLAGES ~ TRADITION
*Ecclesiastical Museum of St. Lazarus: At the St. Lazarus
*Municipal Museum of Natural History: Located within
Church – exhibits important relics and icons, Byzantine
the Municipal Gardens. Large collections of local
Gospels and Crosses
reptiles, insects, birds, animals, fossils and rock
Entrance €1.00 / Operating all year round
formations are on display
*Larnaka Medieval Castle: Situated at the coastal avenue
of ‘Foinikoudes’, dates bak to the 13th Century.
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It consists of Antiquities from 4 -16 centuries A.D. &
*Lefkara Village: A picturesque village, popular for its
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*Kamares (the old Aqueduct): Also known as Bekir
Pasha Aqueduct – Built in 1747 consisting of 75 arches,
Paintings from 11 -16 centuries A.D., Pottery from
channelled water from the river Tremithos to Larnaca
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lace, silverware and traditional handcrafts. The village
12 -18 centuries and swords dated from the 18 century
until 1936. It is one of the most important monuments
maintains its traditional architecture and stone houses
(pic. 2)
preserved since the Ottoman period.
*Tochni Village: A small picturesque village, 20km
from Larnaca, built out of stone on the slopes of two
*Pierides Museum: The Nation’s oldest private museum.
hills with a small river running across (pic. 1)
It mainly projects the Greek Civilization through a journey
*The Village of Choirokoitia: Archaeological landmark
of Prehistoric, Geometric, Archaic, Classic & Hellenistic
- site of a Neolithic settlement. The village is a lively
times, with objects dated from 4,000 B.C.
example of rural life in Cyprus.
Entrance €3.00 adults - €1.00 children
*Skarinou Village: A peaceful village, portraying
Operating all year round
stone-built houses and a panoramic view of the
Agios Theodoros valley.
Free Entrance / Operating all year round
*Municipal Art Gallery: Located on Europe Square at
the Larnaca centre, the Gallery holds mainly modern art
exhibitions (pic. 3)
Free Entrance / Operating all year round
*Choirokoitia Neolithic Site: The ancient site dates back
to 6th millennium B.C. Incluede in the UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage list since 1988
Larnaca Tourism Board official website: http://larnakaregion.com
Natural Trails
SALT LAKE ~ NATIONAL FORESTS ~ PARKS
* Larnaka Salt Lake: One of the most important
habitats in Europe for water fowl. A refuge for
flamingos, wild ducks and other water fowl during
their migratory journey (pic. 5) This natural lake is
traced back to around 3-5 million years, hosting
Cape Gkreko (Greco) Natural Park: Also known as
more than 80 species of migratory birds during
Cavo Greco, meaning Greek Cape ~ Declared a
Winter months. It has been declared a Ramsar and
National Forest Park- rocky cape on the south-eastern
a Natura 2000 site. The Natural Trail surrounding
coast of Cyprus, portraying unspoiled natural
the lake,has been noted as a part of the European
beauty (pic. 4)
Walking Route E4
It consists of landscape of walks, sea caves and a
protected park which offers breath-taking views all
around the year. Visitors have the opportunity, to swim
* Voroklini Beach Trail: Stretching for 5km along
in the gorgeous Mediterranean waters, dive and
the eastern beaches of Larnaca towards Voroklini.
practice climbing & hiking.
This permanent pedestrian trail combines sand,
small colourful stones, cement, wood and pier
construction. It has been awarded an international
* Larnaka Municipal Gardens/ The Pattichio Park
architectural prize
Trail: The Park is part of the greater Salt Lake Park
and covers a 2km pedestrian trail, portraying
a number of rare plants.
Watersports
Special Interest Activities
Sports & Activities
DIVING ~ SNORKELING
JET SKI ~ PARASAILING
ZENOBIA WRECK
ANGLING
*Diving & Snorkelling: Tranquil clear & warm
Mediterranean waters ~ ideal for both experienced and
beginner scuba divers. Diving sites: HMS Cricket (The
old World War II British Battleship) Diving Site, the
British Helicopter Wreck and the Zenobia Wreck Diving
Site (pic. 6)
* Makenzie, Pervolia, Foinikoudes & Dhekelia beaches
are famous for scuba diving, jet skiing, canoeing, salt
water fishing and charter tours.
*Zenobia Wreck:
(pic. 7) This
enormous Swedish ship and
her cargo are buried on the seabed 800m off the Larnaca
There are more than 100 dams and reservoirs in
Cyprus and more than 20 are open to anglers
coast since it went down in 1980. It is considered one of
the best diving sites in Cyprus and has been rewarded a
The majority of them contain several species of
place in the top-5 wreck dives in the world! It has a range
freshwater fish, including trout, largemouth bass, carp,
of diving levels, allowing both beginners and experienced
pike, perch and roach.
divers to appreciate its beauty
(max depth 42m ~ top rail 18m)
Special License is required for those wishing to
practice fishing in Dams and our Hotels can arrange to
provide you with your personal licences three-to-five
The Golden Bay & The Lordos Hotel
days prior to your arrival
offer diving centres & kiosks on the Hotel premises
The Viking-Divers offer you all information and
opportunities to discover the enchanted underwater world
of Cyprus via Padi Courses, Scuba Diving and Open
Water Diving. Divers are accompanied and guided by
professional registered instructors
* Night Diving also available *
www.viking-divers.com
24644676 / 99682765
Sports & Activities
KITE-SURFING
*Kite-Surfing: The coastal area from Mazotos to Kiti
villages have been confirmed as the best spots for kitesurfing
(pic.8). With
steady winds from May to October,
Larnaca is considered the best place in Cyprus for this
Larnaca is a favourite destination for this
sport, with these western coasts offering
Mazotos: Kahuna Surfhouse (38.0 km from the
sporting activity. As noted by the Larnaca
the ideal conditions.
Tourism Board, World Kitesurfing
Champion, Kevin Langeree, tested the
Larnaca waters highlighting the thermal
The two kite-surfing clubs operate in
Hotels – approx. 30-minute drive)
www.kahunasurfhouse.com
Kiti / Pervolia Village: Kitemed Kitesurfing
School (30.0 km from the Hotels –
approx. 25-minute drive)
winds, waves and safe waters of the area.
www.kitemed.com / 99548363
* both are open to everyone
* qualified instructors by the International
Kiteboarding Organization
Sports & Activities
Sports & Activities
CLAY SHOOTING
HORSE RIDING
FOOTBALL
*Clay Shooting: Larnaka Shooting Club
Top - quality football training facilities are available
“Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation” (CSSF) ~
throughout the year in Larnaca
A modern Olympic standard shooting range equipped
with the most excellent facilities. Situated in Klavdia
*Neophytos Larcou Football Academy: Based in the
village, it hosts competitions in Olympic and non-
heart of Larnaca, at the old GSZ Stadium ~ it offers
Olympic shotgun events and is used as a training
four excellent artificial pitches. Suitable for both
centre (pic. 9)
young children and adults, providing state-of-art
The Club operates every day (except Monday)
Winter: 10:00-13:00 / 14:30-18:00
Summer: 10:00-13:30 / 15:30-19:00
facilities and pitches which can be used
on a pay-as-you-play basis.
Sunday: 09:30-13:30
http://larnacashootingclub.org / 24363900
*Alpha Sports Complex: Proven to be the best in the
Mediterranean, with outstanding infrastructure and
all-weather pitches that has attracted a number of
*Horse Riding: Horse Leisure Club: the Club is open
professional European clubs (pic. 11)
to everyone – offering Livery, Clinics, Private &
Group lessons, Hacks & Tracks – Cross country
*Xylotympou Football Field: Just a 10-minute drive
course, Show jumps, Polo field & Bars
from the Golden Bay & Lordos Hotels. Also available
It has 27 indoor stables and an Indoor Arena (pic. 10)
for evening games and training
(http://www.cyprus-horseriding.com) / Irina: 99673768
24723160 / 24723170
Special Interest Activities
BIRD WATCHING
Larnaka Salt Lake: Flamingos, wintering wildfowl, gulls,
waders and terns (pic. 12)
Kiti Dam: This site is excellent when it holds water, as it
Achna Dam: Artificial reservoir was built around twenty
reveals wintering wildfowls, including White-fronted
years ago it is now declared a Special Protection Area
geese and Red-crested Pochard.
for birds ~ It includes Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus
crispus, Great Black-headed Gull Larus ichthyaetus and
Mazotos: Just after dawn and before dusk, visitors can
Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus.
see passerine migrants such as flycatchers and wheatears.
Paralimni Lake: Seasonal lake ~ Declared a Special
Oroklini Lake: A natural lake, located next to the
Protection Area for birds , it introduces Flamingos,
Larnaca/Ayia Napa Motorway. It breeds Black-winged
Heron species, crakes, waders, species of ‘marsh’ tern;
Stilt and Spur-winged Plover. One can see Grey Ardea
cinera, Night and Squacco Herons & Black Francolin.
It is a fantastic site for birds and wildlife in general and is
also a ‘home’ to a ground-breaking LIFE project for the
Cyprus is a very important place for birds at a
National, European and Worldwide level. Its
This region falls under a busy migration route between
Cyprus in the middle of one of the major migration
Africa and Europe. Mainly attractive during Spring ~
migrants include Herons, egrets, raptors, Honey
routes for passage migrants flying between Europe,
Cyprus is awarded as one of the most significant places
for birds at a national, European and Worldwide level,
Cape Gkreko (Greco): Lies on the East side of Larnaca.
geographical location between three continents places
protection of the wetland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrMUrTwqY4A
White-tailed Lapwing and Spur-winged Lapwing breeds
Africa and the Middle East
Buzzard, Black Kite and Pallid Harrier, White-throated
Robin and Red-breasted Flycatcher breeds
due to its geographical location and warm environment
www.birdlifecyprus.org
www.orokliniproject.org/en/home
Sports & Activities
Sports & Activities
Sports & Activities
CYCLING
PROFESSIONAL CYCLING
HIKING
Cycling through forests, villages, mountains
Mountain Bike Tours (Guided Tours)
and parks; Popular Routes:
* vary according to riders’ fitness and experience.
-Voroklini Hill: 207m above sea level- various levels
Level 1= EASY
of difficulty offering beautiful views of the Larnaca
Duration: 2-3 hrs / Distance: 20km
Bay. Unpaved roads (pic. 13)
Price per tour per person: 15euro
-Mazotos-Kofinou Cycling Route: 80km excursion
- Rizoelia Forest Route = 12km - Picnic area,
Playground, Sports & Walking trails, Bicycle track,
Observation points.
Level 2= SPORTY
- Choirokoitia-Tochni Village-Agios Fanourios: 2km
Duration: 2-3 hrs / Distance: 36km
Suitable for adults in good fitness levels. Sudden
uphill/downhill changes
along the western coastal district of Larnaca, climbing
Level 3= AMBITIOUS
towards the hillside villages of the region and past the
Duration: 3 hrs / Distance: 38km
- Pano Lefkara-Kato Drys: Duration-1hour. Suitable
Choirokoitia archaeological site to end at Kofinou
for adults in very good fitness levels.
Level 4= MASTER
Narrow and steep terrain
-Rizoelia Forest Cycling Route: Unpaved - Dirt roads
Duration: 5-7 hrs / Distance: 55-95km
for mountain bikers and a magnificent view from the
- Agioi Anargyroi: Duration 45mins. Easy trail with
top of the hill.
gentle gradient. Near Cape Greko in Ayia Napa (pic. 14)
Road Bike Tours (Guided Tours)
* vary according to riders’ fitness and experience.
Level 1= EASY
Price per
Level 2= SPORTY
person:
Level 3= AMBITIOUS
15euro
Level 4= MASTER
without
transfer
Discover Rural Cyprus ~ 24 332998
www.discoverruralcyprus.com/biking
Wineries
Autumn is a significantly important season for the
wine-making villages of Cyprus, as it signs the end of
the grape harvest. Celebrated by the ‘Grape Feast’,
Cyprus holds one of the grandest Wine Festivals
The CTO identifies 6 Wine Routes on the Island:
*1: Laona – Akamas / *2: Vouni Panagias – Ampelitis
- Dafermou Winery = Lefkara Road (Larnaca District)
*3: Diarizos Valley / *4: Krasochoria Lemesou
Established in 2011, this innovative winery uniquely
*5: Koumandaria / *6: Pitsilia
blends natural surroundings and the rolling hills of
Lefkara village.
Wineries
It is a modern facility, designed and built according
Fikardos Winery: Paphos District ~
to the innovative bioclimatic standards.
(pic. 15)
Mesoyi Industrial Area / 26949814 /
www.fikardoswines.com.cy
The winery covers 5 hectares of vineyards with grapes
such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Maratheftiko, Assyrtiko. Sauvignon Blanc and
Chardonnay
The winery is open to the public. Visitors are
introduced to the varieties of grapes in the vineyards,
Nelion Winery: Paphos District ~
Pretori Village / 25442445
https://www.facebook.com/nelionwinery
Ayia Mavri Winery: Koilani (Limassol District) /
25470225 / www.ayiamavri.com
the techniques and process of wine production and
enjoy the fine taste of the wine (tel: 70008373)
Linos Winery: Omodos (Limassol District) / 25422700 /
www.linoswinery.com
..Charming Larnaca..
..Discover Larnaca..
by car ~ by foot ~ by bus ~ by cycling

Discover Charming Larnaca through the

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