Finikoudes Beach, Larnaca (must see)
Larnaca has a number of beaches that are worth visiting. The primary beach of the city is Finikoudes Beach, which is large, easy to reach and offers access to a number of important places. It is not just the most famous beach in Larnaca but is arguably the most famous in southern Cyprus.
The beach was named after the palm trees planted on the site in 1922. It is a grey sand beach with ample room for the many tourists that flock to the sand during peak season. The water remains mostly calm throughout the year but a lifeguard remains onsite in the summer months for added protection.
Tourists to Finikoudes Beach can rent sunbeds and umbrellas if they want to stay on the beach for a significant amount of time. They will also see a large number of places to eat and shop. An arcade is nearby as is the municipal amphitheatre. Visitors will also find the Bust of General Kimon and the Armenian Genocide Memorial on the beach's promenade.
Athenon Avenue runs parallel to Finikoudes Beach. The city center is located just on the other side of this road, which makes reaching the beach an easy endeavor.
The beach was named after the palm trees planted on the site in 1922. It is a grey sand beach with ample room for the many tourists that flock to the sand during peak season. The water remains mostly calm throughout the year but a lifeguard remains onsite in the summer months for added protection.
Tourists to Finikoudes Beach can rent sunbeds and umbrellas if they want to stay on the beach for a significant amount of time. They will also see a large number of places to eat and shop. An arcade is nearby as is the municipal amphitheatre. Visitors will also find the Bust of General Kimon and the Armenian Genocide Memorial on the beach's promenade.
Athenon Avenue runs parallel to Finikoudes Beach. The city center is located just on the other side of this road, which makes reaching the beach an easy endeavor.
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Finikoudes Beach on Map
Sight Name: Finikoudes Beach
Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Larnaca, Cyprus
Create Your Own Walk in Larnaca
Creating your own self-guided walk in Larnaca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Seaside Promenade Walk
Throughout its multi-thousand-year history, Larnaca has "moved" several times, not only along the sea, but also inland and back, towards the shore. Today, the promenade of Larnaca is the very heart of the city, stretching for three kilometers.
For most tourists Larnaca is just the place where the Airport is located and the first thing they see upon arrival. During the day, herds of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
For most tourists Larnaca is just the place where the Airport is located and the first thing they see upon arrival. During the day, herds of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Larnaca Introduction Walking Tour
Larnaca is the third-largest city in Cyprus. It was once a city-kingdom known as Kitoin. Though Kition was established in the 13th century BCE, the Phoenicians rebuilt the area around 1000 BCE. Some of the remains from this time, like cyclopean walls and temples, can still be seen today.
The modern name, Larnaca, is derived from the Greek word "larnax" due to the numerous burial sites... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The modern name, Larnaca, is derived from the Greek word "larnax" due to the numerous burial sites... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles