Organised Beaches

As one of Cyprus' main coastal regions, Larnaka is embraced by beautiful beaches that offer miles of pristine sand and crystal-clean Mediterranean seawaters. A host of facilities for leisure, sport and entertainment further enhance the experience.

Foinikoudes (Palm Tree) - Blue Flag

Larnaka’s most famous promenade is a 600-metre long stretch that combines coast, entertainment and culture along its palm-tree lined length.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters.

Access: Promenade parking. Bus stop. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Floating wheelchair. Recycling.

Leisure: Water sports. Sand sport courts (one main, 6 supplementary with evening lighting). Pentaque court. Diving & boat trips (pier). Promenade with cafes, restaurants and kiosks. Open-air gym equipment. Children’s playgrounds. Free WiFi.

Culture: Seafront stage. Medieval Castle. Municipal Art Gallery. Historic Archives Museum, Storytelling Statues, Europe Square. Sporting tournaments.

Mckenzie - Blue Flag

A 1-km long strip that remains one of the island’s top hotspots.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters.

Access: Large municipal carpark. Bus stop. Cycle path. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Floating wheelchair. Recycling.

Leisure: Water sports. Open-air gym equipment. Children’s playgrounds. Lined with trendy bars, cafes and restaurants. Regular appearances by big name DJs. Evening clubbing. Location ideal for plane spotting.

Kastella - Blue Flag

A 600-metre long strip by Psarolimano fishing shelter that is flanked by ice-cream parlours.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters.

Access: Municipal carpark and parking metres. Bus stop. Cycle path. Disabled access. E-charging station in car park opposite the beach.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Floating wheelchair. Free WiFi.

Leisure: Fishing shelter with fresh fish restaurants. Ice-cream parlour strip. Children’s playground.

Yiannades (Goldfish) - Blue Flag

A 300-metre long strip with exceptionally shallow seawaters in the Voroklini sub-district.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters. Was given the status of Eco Beach for 2014 for sustainable and environmental actions.

Access: Parking around the area. Bus stop. Cycle path. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Floating wheelchair. Recycling.

Leisure: Water sports. Open-air gym equipment. Children’s playground with shade. Beach book library. Eating and drinking establishments in the vicinity. Access to Larnaka-Dekeleia tourist area.

Larnaka's first 'plastic free' beach.

Pyla

Popular family beach along the Larnaka-Dekeleia tourist strip of Pyla sub-district.

Location: Map

Features: Fine grey sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters.

Access: Parking in area. Bus stop. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Floating wheelchair.

Leisure: Beach bar. Sand sports courts (tennis and volleyball). Water sports. Children’s playground. Sports tournaments. Eating and drinking establishments in the vicinity. Access to Larnaka-Dekeleia tourist area.

Faros - Blue Flag

A 500-metre strip just south of Pervolia village at Cape Kiti, located by the iconic Faros (Lighthouse) monument.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters. Marine life visible in deeper waters. Protected seaweed area.

Access: Parking in the area. Bus stop. Cycle path. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols. Public conveniences with shower & changing. Recycling. Floating wheelchair.

Leisure: Children’s playground. Water sports. Beach volley court. Beach bars. Eating and drinking establishments in the area.

Zygi Limanaki Beach - Blue Flag

A small, organised beach located by Zygi village's quaint fishing harbour where its fresh fish restaurants thrive.

Location: Map

Features: Fine brown-beige sands. Calm and shallow seawaters.

Access: Parking in the area. Disabled access.

Services: Lifeguard tower (peak hours/season). Sunbeds & parasols.

Leisure: Beach kiosk. Eating and drinking establishments in the area.