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Larnaka This Month August 2019 FREE COPY TOURIST AND SHOPPING GUIDE issued by Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry The race has no finish line. Is your business ready for continuous transformation? By creating agile business and operating models, KPMG professionals can help your company increase its bottom line by continually delivering new value to your customers. Learn more at kpmg.com.cy Anticipate tomorrow. Deliver today. ©2019 KPMG Limited, a Cyprus limited liability company and member of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (”KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. August 2019 The race has LARNAKΑ THIS MONTH VOLUME 194 no finish line. Tourist and Shopping Guide issued by the Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Is your business ready for CONTENTS continuous transformation? Larnaka Tourism Board this month recommends .................................4 From the Editor....................................................................................................5 Message from Larnaka’s Mayor Mr. Andreas Vyras .............................6 Message from the Larnaka Tourism Board Chairman .........................6 Larnaka City Main Attractions ..................................................................7 Rural Larnaka, European Destination of Excellence! ...........................9 A world of water-based sporting activities to enjoy! ...................10 The sweetest identity ................................................................................11 International Hotel Chains ......................................................................12 Traditional Cypriot Recipe ........................................................................13 Museums .......................................................................................................14 Culture Diary ................................................................................................16 Shopping .......................................................................................................17 Top Tips by a Local .....................................................................................21 Useful Contacts in Larnaka .....................................................................22 Editor LARNAKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY P.O.BOX 40287, LARNAKA, TEL. 24823855, FAX: 24628281 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.larnakachamber.com.cy By creating agile business and Larnaka this Month online at www.larnakaregion.com operating models, KPMG professionals can help your company increase its bottom Responsible under the Law line by continually delivering GEORGE PSARAS new value to your customers. Secretary-Director Learn more at kpmg.com.cy of the Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Anticipate tomorrow. Deliver today. Printed by Negresco Ltd, Tel. 24531112, Fax: 24531587 www.negresco.com.cy Larnaka Industrial Area Cover photo by: Romos Kotsonis ©2019 KPMG Limited, a Cyprus limited liability company and member of the Location: Foinikoudes Promenade KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (”KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 3 LarnakaLarnaka Tourism Tourism Board thisBoard month recommends this monthLarnaka recommends: Tourism Board Experience the world’sthisVillage month bestAugust wreck recommends: Festivals dive site The Zenobia,Experience which is considered the world’s the bestA 10-daywreck best diving programme wreck site in ofdive events site the world, will once again be celebrated inshall June be 23-30. organised in Lefkara The Zenobia, which is considered the best wreck diving site in During the event, a series of interesting activitiestraditional to both village divers, from the the world, will once again be celebrated in June 23-30. and the general public will be organised including:9th until the 18th of August. Free cruisesDuring for thethe publicevent, to athe series Zenobia of with interesting Glass Bottom activities Boats. to both divers 30% Discountand the on general Diving Sessions public towill the be ZenobiaLefkara’s organised Wreck biggest &including: Wreck cultural an- Specialty Course. nual celebration includes a Free cruises for the public to the Zenobia with Glass Bottom Boats. Underwater Video Competition with Prizes.programme of entertainment 30% Discount on Diving Sessions to the Zenobia Wreck & Wreck Underwater World Photography & Paintingas Exhibitions. well as showcasing its lace UnderwaterSpecialty scooters Course. demonstration. and silversmithing traditions. SUP DownwinderUnderwater to Videothe Zenobia. CompetitionSome with ofPrizes. the festival’s high- Mass UnderwaterDive to the Zenobia. World Photographylights & Paintingare the Exhibitions.Lefkara Street ConferenceFoodUnderwater "ArtificialFestival Reefs scootersand Management.the demonstration.“Yesterday’s Prospects and and Tomorrow’s Benefits Dream- for Divingroutes”. Tourism". The latter is a musical walk along the village’s narrow SUP Downwinder to the Zenobia. For morestone-paved information alleys. www.zenobiaweek.com Mass Dive to the Zenobia. Zygi village is home to some Conference "Artificial Reefs Management. Prospects and Benefits of the island’s best fish and for Diving Tourism". has a rich tradition of fishing For more information www.zenobiaweek.comat its quaint little shelter. The Zygi Fish Festival which will be held on the 31st of August at the fishing harbour, will be a celebration of this pastime - old and new with stalls, sam- pling of fish dishes, informa- tion onMore marine information life, the exhibition about Larnaka and demonstration in of differ- ent fishingwww.larnakaregion.com methods, boat rides, entertainment and much more. More info about all August events in Larnaka region at: http://larnakaregion.com/events More information about Larnaka in More informationwww.larnakaregion.com about Larnaka in www.larnakaregion.com August 2019 From the Editor We are delighted to welcome you to Lar- naka, one of the world’s oldest continu- Larnaka Tourism Board this month recommends ously inhabited cities! As such, Larnaka is abundant in historic and archaeological places, museums and ancient places of faith. But behind the well-known attractions, Larnaka’s narrow streets are filled with hidden gems. This booklet, which is issued for the twentieth consecutive year, aims to assist you in discov- ering Larnaka “behind the scenes”. Recommendations on new points of interest, events which will entertain you and get you acquainted with the Cypriot culture and of course, valuable tips from the locals. Every piece of Larnaka offers something special and we want to show it to our esteemed visitors. What I personally love about Larnaka is the fact that it has the atmosphere of a small city and the convenience of a metropolitan area. Larnaka has qualities that distinguish the region from other holiday resorts. You can rarely find a place which combines historic attractions, the commercial centre, cosmopolitan promenades and blue-flag awarded beaches together with numerous activities, all within a short distance. So, Larna- ka’s compact size is what makes the destination special, to- gether with other characteristics which can be revealed by reading this edition. The Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes you a memorable holiday! Make sure that when you de- part, your suitcase is filled with memories, nice feelings, new tastes, the stories of the locals and most of all, spiritual rejuvenation. Stavros Stavrou More information about Larnaka in President of Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.larnakaregion.com 5 6 LARNAKAlarnaka Thisthis monthMonth Message from Larnaka’s MayorMayor Mr. Andreas VyrasLouroutziatis It is with a great pleasure that I welcome you all to our beautiful city Larnaka. A city with a con- tinuous and uninterrupted history. Larnaka is the third largest city of the Republic of Cyprus in terms of population. It hosts the main international airport, a port and a nice marina for yachts. It has clean sandy beaches with clear blue waters and an efficient tourist infrastruc- ture. The town is organized with everything that a large city can offer. The development plan of the city is extremely ambitious and it is already turning the wider Larnaka area into a field of investments and opportunities. The regeneration projects will unify the city center promenade with the popular palm tree –finikoudes pleasure and entertainment area. Furthermore, a number of other projects in the city are already under materialization and I urge you to find out about them by enjoying a walk in the city. Larnaka is worth visiting! Message from the Larnaka Tourism Board Chairman Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis On behalf of the Larnaka Tourism Board, I would like to warmly welcome you to the lovely coastal region of Larnaka! Larnaka is considered to be Cyprus’s oldest town. With a history of 10.000 years, Larnaka is the gateway to Cyprus and a magical blend of old and new. From its traditional architecture, authentic taverns and local handicrafts to its cultural sites and religious monuments, old Larnaka is an evocative glimpse into a Cyprus past. New and modern Larnaka harmoniously intertwines with the elements of ancient Kition and offers the cosmopolitan visitor beautiful sandy beaches, a bustling promenade lined with cafes and restaurants, brand-name shopping, advanced infra- structure and every conceivable amenity. Larnaka has numerous landmarks