Pyla Town
Pyla is a charming village with a fascinating history - this is the only village in Cyprus where both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots live peacefully side by side since the war back in 1974. You will notice this when you see both a church and a mosque in the village.
You will find some lovely taverns and restaurants in Pyla as well as amenities such as supermarkets, butchers and a pharmacy.
Only a few short minutes drive from Pyla is Dhekelia Road where you will find kilometers of Blue Flag beaches offering everything from a truly relaxing day in the sun to more adventurous watersports. You will also find a wide choice of restaurants, taverns, bars and cafes along this coastal road with something to suit every taste, from Chinese and Mexican restaurants to the popular tavern Vlachos where you can enjoy traditional Cypriot cuisine such as meze.
Also a few minutes away with car is the village of Oroklini which offers bakeries and kiosks that are open 24/7 as well as supermarket and amenities such as banks and pharmacy and yet more bars, restaurants and traditional taverns for an evening out. The village also has a church, Prophet Elias chapel which is located on top of the mountain surrounding the village. You can either trek or drive all the way up to the top of the mountain and it is well worth a visit for the amazing view of the sea, the fields and the silhouette of Larnaca town in the distance.
You will find some lovely taverns and restaurants in Pyla as well as amenities such as supermarkets, butchers and a pharmacy.
Only a few short minutes drive from Pyla is Dhekelia Road where you will find kilometers of Blue Flag beaches offering everything from a truly relaxing day in the sun to more adventurous watersports. You will also find a wide choice of restaurants, taverns, bars and cafes along this coastal road with something to suit every taste, from Chinese and Mexican restaurants to the popular tavern Vlachos where you can enjoy traditional Cypriot cuisine such as meze.
Also a few minutes away with car is the village of Oroklini which offers bakeries and kiosks that are open 24/7 as well as supermarket and amenities such as banks and pharmacy and yet more bars, restaurants and traditional taverns for an evening out. The village also has a church, Prophet Elias chapel which is located on top of the mountain surrounding the village. You can either trek or drive all the way up to the top of the mountain and it is well worth a visit for the amazing view of the sea, the fields and the silhouette of Larnaca town in the distance.
Larnaca
Larnaca is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and the capital of the eponymous district. It is the third-largest city in the country, after Nicosia and Limassol, with an urban population of 84,591 (2011).
Larnaca is known for its palm-tree seafront, the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct and its medieval fort. It is built on the ruins of ancient Citium, which was the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno.
Larnaca is home to the country's primary airport, Larnaca International Airport. It also has a (both passenger and cargo) seaport and a marina.
This area is a great base for excursions as it is very conveniently located close to the motorway - if you would like to explore the eastern side of the island, you will reach Agia Napa in 25 min, the capital Nicosia is 45 min away, as is the city of Limassol.
Larnaca is known for its palm-tree seafront, the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct and its medieval fort. It is built on the ruins of ancient Citium, which was the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno.
Larnaca is home to the country's primary airport, Larnaca International Airport. It also has a (both passenger and cargo) seaport and a marina.
This area is a great base for excursions as it is very conveniently located close to the motorway - if you would like to explore the eastern side of the island, you will reach Agia Napa in 25 min, the capital Nicosia is 45 min away, as is the city of Limassol.
