Larnaca Airport is the main airport for the island of Cyprus and receives over 5 million passengers per year. If you have car hire at Larnaca Airport, it is a 15 minute drive to the town using Artemidos Road. Larnaca is an ancient town, which sits next to the sea and has some of the best in Cypriot hospitality. Larnaca Airport is a new modern airport with just one terminal building. There is free Wi-Fi available if you have a mobile phone or laptop and if not, there are internet kiosks. There is a post office and banks with ATMs as well as a currency exchange service. An executive lounge may be used by business class passengers or for a fee. If you want to buy gifts there are plenty on offer, the airport has a wide selection of outlets including items such as toys and electronics as well as luxury brands like Swarovski and Omega. If you are hungry, there are over 20 places to eat, including a food court with salads, pizza and Asian food to coffee shops and cafes.
Larnaca is a seaside town in the east of Cyprus and the gateway to the island. It is known for its charm and its palm tree lined promenade and beaches. For a little history you can visit the Larnaca Fort and Museum. In the town, you will also find the 9th century Orthodox Church of St Lazarus. You can meander down the small streets and explore unique shops or sit back and enjoy the cafe culture. Close to the airport is the Larnaca Salt Lake, where in winter you can see pink flamingos. Next to the lake is the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, an ancient mosque that was built on the spot where Mohammed’s mother died during a siege. For the adventurous, Larnaca is the starting point for the Zenobia dive site, not to be missed by experienced scuba divers.
Out and about with your car hire in Larnaca, you can visit the divided capital of Nicosia and its traditional quarter, Laiki Getonia. The pretty village of Lefkara is close by where you can see the art of traditional lace-making. Kalavassos is a village of tradition and culture and incredibly relaxed and beautiful. If you want to party head for bustling Ayia Napa or for relaxing on the beach, why not try pretty Fig Bay at Protaras.
