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December 2018 Facing LARNAKΑ THIS MONTH VOLUME 190 challenges in Tourist and Shopping Guide issued by the Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry rapidly-changing CONTENTS Larnaka Tourism Board this month recommends ................................ 4 markets? From the Editor................................................................................................... 5 Message from Larnaka’s Mayor Mr. Andreas Vyras ............................ 6 Message from the Larnaka Tourism Board Chairman ........................ 6 KPMG is a global network of Larnaka City Main Attractions .................................................................7 professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Rural Larnaka, European Destination of Excellence! ..........................9 services. We have more Mountainous Larnaka-Lefkosia Wine Route ......................................10 than 200.000 outstanding Larnaka free winter experiences ............................................................11 professionals working Culture Diary ..................................................................................................13 together to deliver value in 154 countries and territories Museum ..........................................................................................................16 worldwide. Traditional Cypriot Recipe .........................................................................18 Useful Contacts in Larnaka ......................................................................19 We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve as Shopping ........................................................................................................20 a network. 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All rights reserved. 3 LarnakaLarnaka Tourism Tourism Board Board this monththisLarnaka month recommends: Tourismrecommends Board this month recommends: Experience Larnakathe world’s Birdwatching best wreck Cycling dive Route site The Zenobia,WithExperience its locationwhich is onconsidered the the south-eastern world’s the best wreck edgebest diving of thewreck site Mediterranean in dive site the world, will once again be celebrated in June 23-30. Sea, Cyprus attracts more than 370 different bird species DuringThe the event,Zenobia, a series which of interesting is considered activities the to bothbest divers wreck diving site in and theduringthe general world, their public will migration oncewill be again organisedfrom Africabe including:celebrated to Europe in - andJune back 23-30. again. Free cruisesTheDuring region for thethe ofpublicevent, Larnaka to athe series Zenobiais one of withof interesting the Glass best Bottom areas activities Boats. on the to islandboth divers 30% Discounttoand observe the on general Diving these Sessions majesticpublic towill birds,the be Zenobia organisedand thisWreck route &including: Wreck gives you the Specialtyopportunity Course. to visit its two major lakes. Free cruises for the public to the Zenobia with Glass Bottom Boats. UnderwaterRoute VideoTechnical Competition Info: with Prizes. 30% Discount on Diving Sessions to the Zenobia Wreck & Wreck UnderwaterRoads: World Asphalt Photography roads and & cyclePainting paths Exhibitions. UnderwaterSpecialty scooters Course. demonstration. Distance: 14km SUP DownwinderUnderwater to Videothe Zenobia. Competition with Prizes. Mass LevelUnderwaterDive to of the Difficulty: Zenobia. World Easy Photography (+90m of total & Painting Ascent) Exhibitions. ConferenceBikeUnderwater Required:"Artificial Reefsscooters All typesManagement. demonstration. of bikes Prospects and Benefits for Diving Tourism". PointsSUP Downwinder of Interest: toVoroklini the Zenobia. Lake, Larnaka Marina, Larnaka For moreMedieval information Castle, www.zenobiaweek.com Larnaka Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque Mass Dive to the Zenobia. Further Information: http://larnakaregion.com/page/larnaka- Conference "Artificial Reefs Management. Prospects and Benefits bird-watching-route for Diving Tourism". For more information www.zenobiaweek.com More information about Larnaka in www.larnakaregion.com MoreMore information information about about Larnaka Larnaka in in www.larnakaregion.comwww.larnakaregion.com December 2018 From the Editor We are delighted to welcome you to Lar- Larnaka Tourism Board naka, one of the world’s oldest continu- 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 and unique places of inter- est. This useful edition shall