It is generally said whoever has heard of Larnaca has heard of Cyprus as well. Are you one of such listeners?  Even if you are, there is nothing to wonder. There are obvious reasons behind the same. The city of Larnaca is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, the second largest commercial port in the realm of Cyprus, and happens to be an important tourist resort as well. Keep in mind that Cyprus happens to be a notable island in the eastern Mediterranean.

Is this all? To the north of Larnaca the oil refinery of Cyprus is located. However, at the moment it is nothing except a storage facility and this has taken place since the refinery was sold in the year 2008. You can get the Larnaca International Airport to the south of the city landscape. Larnaca, with the exception of the aforesaid factors, is also known for its pleasing seafront. These include rows of palm trees and this has helped the city to earn an international recognition beyond doubt. Keep in mind that Larnaca Marina happens to be one of the four prime entry points to Cyprus by sea.

Facts regarding origin of Larnaca

Phoenicians were mainly responsible for the onset of Larnaca and this fact has been corroborated by copious numbers of studies thus far. What is the colloquial name of Larnaca then? There must be something! Well, it is informally called “Skala” and this does mean “ladder” or “landing stage”, relating to the town’s position in history in the form of a significant port.

On the word of historians Cyprus is one of the most religious countries in the realm of European Union and is under the aegis of both Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriots, adherents of Sunni Islam, all at once. They do also claim Larnaca has been one of the best witnesses of the struggle between these two commendable concepts.