| Cyprus is the third largest island in the | | | | diving. One of the many reasons for scuba |
| Mediterranean, and the location where Europe, | | | | diving in Cyprus is the opportunity to dive |
| Asia and Africa meet. Thanks to long warm | | | | to the wreck of the ferry Zenobia, which sank |
| summers and short mild winters, it is a | | | | close to the harbour in Larnaca in 1980. The |
| popular destination for holiday makers. Like | | | | wreck is close to the surface and a suitable |
| the rest of Cyprus, Larnaca is steeped in | | | | dive for both novice and expert divers alike. |
| history, yet a modern city and a popular | | | | For non divers, there are submarine trips to |
| destination for holiday makers and those | | | | visit the wreck. |
| looking at property to buy in Cyprus. | | | | |
| | | | 6. The established golf course at Vikla is an |
| Larnaca is located on the east side of | | | | 18-hole course that also has a swimming pool |
| Cyprus, and is the location for the main | | | | and additional facilities. The course under |
| airport for the island. With a population of | | | | construction at Tersefanou is expected to be |
| over 70,000 Larnaca is the second city, after | | | | PGA approved, and will include a five-star |
| the capital, Nicosia, and is also one of the | | | | hotel and spa. Developers nearby are already |
| oldest continually inhabited cities in the | | | | building luxury property. In Larnaca, |
| world. The vast majority of visitors to | | | | property prices are expected to rise with the |
| Cyprus arrive at the airport in Larnaca and | | | | arrival of the new golf course. Despite being |
| leave this city without exploring it | | | | relatively new to golf, Cyprus is beginning |
| properly. | | | | to rival Spain and Portugal for golfing |
| | | | holidays. |
| 1. With approximately 25km of beaches, | | | | |
| several museums and archaeological sites, as | | | | 7. Larnaca has many festivals and events |
| well as varied nightlife, restaurants and | | | | which take place during the year, including |
| shops, Larnaca is the ideal base to explore | | | | the Procession of St Lazarus, and the Larnaca |
| the rest of the island. Holiday | | | | Summer Festival which comprises of music, |
| accommodation and property in Larnaca is easy | | | | film and dance. Live music venues are also |
| to find. | | | | popular in Larnaca. |
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| 2. As well as an established destination for | | | | 8. The Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia |
| holiday makers, Larnaca is becoming popular | | | | just outside of Larnaca was occupied from the |
| for those people looking to buy property in | | | | 7th until the 4th millennium BC, and today is |
| Cyprus, either as a holiday home, a permanent | | | | a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Even though |
| home, or an investment. Property in Larnaca | | | | only part of the settlement has so far been |
| ranges from beachfront villas, apartments and | | | | excavated, it is a well preserved site that |
| townhouses to countryside villas with | | | | can tell us about ancient civilizations. |
| fantastic views of the pine forests. Buying | | | | According to experts and archaeologists, |
| a property in Larnaca, as in the rest of | | | | inhabitants of Choirokoitia were farming |
| Cyprus, is straightforward, and recent | | | | crops and herding cattle, and they lived in |
| regulations allow Cypriot banks to offer | | | | an organised society, and protected |
| mortgages to non-Cypriots. Non-Cypriots can | | | | themselves by surrounding their community |
| also rent out their property. | | | | with fortifications. |
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| 3. Larnaca has a rich and varied history, | | | | 9. The Church of St Lazarus in Larnaca is one |
| heavily influenced by the many years of | | | | of the most cherished locations on the island |
| visitors, settlers and traders, including | | | | of Cyprus. It is alleged that after he was |
| Greeks, Turks, Egyptians, Romans, and the | | | | resurrected, Lazarus lived out the rest of |
| British. Cyprus was a British colony until | | | | his life in Cyprus, and is reputedly buried |
| independence in 1960, and traffic still | | | | under the main alter of the church. |
| drives on the left, like in the UK. | | | | |
| | | | 10. Larnaca is a popular stopping point for |
| 4. The rest of Cyprus is easy to get to from | | | | luxury ships as they cruise the Mediterranean |
| Larnaca, and has plenty to offer the visitor. | | | | Sea. Over 100,000 passengers visit Larnaca |
| Historical sites, and traditional food and | | | | and explore the island of Cyprus every year. |
| drink, water sports, magnificent beaches, | | | | |
| mountain skiing in winter, traditional | | | | With many reasons for visiting Larnaca, and |
| villages and breathtaking views across the | | | | Cyprus, there has never been a better time to |
| island are not very far away. | | | | go. Why not consider a holiday home, |
| | | | investment property or a permanent property |
| 5. Cyprus is also rapidly becoming one of the | | | | in Larnaca? |
| world's most popular destinations for scuba | | | | |