Larnaca District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Larnaca

Larnaca is a town in Larnaca District district, Cyprus, home to about 72,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 24 museums. The must-see places are Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces (1 km), Archaeological Museum of Larnaca (1 km) and Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (2 km).

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Larnaca, Cyprus
Larnaca, Larnaca District district, Cyprus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Larnaca at a glance

Location
Larnaca District district, Cyprus
Population
about 72,000
Coordinates
34.9229° N, 33.6233° E
Places within 50 km
235 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Larnaca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Larnaca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Larnaca

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Ancient Kition (1 km); the best-known is Monument to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Larnaca

54 churches within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Sotiros (1 km); the best-known is Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Larnaca

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Larnaca Castle (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Larnaca

26 museums within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Larnaca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Larnaca

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Larnaca Salt Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Larnaca

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Larnaca. The closest is Zachouri Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Hala Sultan Tekke (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Larnaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Larnaca
  2. 1 km Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces · church, Larnaca District
  3. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Larnaca · museum, Larnaca District
  4. 1 km Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation · museum, Larnaca District
  5. 1 km Armenian Church · church, Larnaca District
  6. 1 km Kyriazis Medical Museum · museum, Larnaca District
  7. 2 km Back to Larnaca

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From travellers near Larnaca

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    Within 15 km of Larnaca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Larnaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7689Ancient Kition (1 km)
    Churches4554Sotiros (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2528Larnaca Castle (2 km)
    Museums2426Archaeological Museum of Larnaca (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1516Larnaca Salt Lake (4 km)
    Other attractions1113Fountain & Statue of Artemis (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1010Zachouri Mosque (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Profali (17 km)
    Caves77Ο σπήλιος τ΄ Άϊ Γιωρκού (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Rizoelias National Forest Park (6 km)
    Buddhist sites66Stavrovouni Monastery (22 km)
    Parks24WaterWorld (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Cyprus (36 km)
    Treks11European Walking Route E4, Cyprus, Main Route (26 km)

    Larnaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Larnaca?

    Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces (church, about 1 km), Archaeological Museum of Larnaca (museum, about 1 km), Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (museum, about 2 km), Armenian Church (church, about 2 km), Kyriazis Medical Museum (museum, about 2 km), Monument to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide (monument, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Larnaca?

    235 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 24 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Larnaca?

    Ancient Kition, about 1 km by road; Kathatri (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Larnaca?

    Sotiros, about 1 km by road; Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Larnaca?

    Larnaca Castle, about 2 km by road; Kastella (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Larnaca?

    Start in Larnaca, visit Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces, then Archaeological Museum of Larnaca, then Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, then Armenian Church, then Kyriazis Medical Museum, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Larnaca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Larnaca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Larnaca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Larnaca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.