Larnaca.
Bookings / month
152
Avg rating
★ 4.4
Verified agents
11
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.39
Time zone
+0 (זהה לתל אביב)
Language
יוונית (אנגלית מדוברת בכל מקום)
Plug
G · 230V
Visa
אין צורך באשרה — כניסה חופשית לאזרחי ישראל
Safety
בטוחה מאוד — פשיעה נמוכה, מתאימה למשפחות ולזוגות
Overview
🇨🇾Larnaca
🇨🇾Cyprus
Larnaca is the closest real Mediterranean escape from Tel Aviv — just 90 minutes in the air and you're sipping a Cypriot coffee on the Finikoudes promenade with the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque shimmering across the salt lake. Between the flamingo-pink brine, the buzzing Mackenzie beach strip, and a charming old town that hasn't been over-polished for tourists, Larnaca earns its place on its own terms. It's the ideal base for couples and families who want genuine relaxation, honest taverna food, and easy access to the whole island.
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Larnaca
Flight + hotel in one package
Radisson Blu Hotel Larnaca
רצועת החוף המרכזית, לרנקה, Larnaca
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$2,390
total $4,780
Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows
מפרץ לרנקה, מול מלח הים, Larnaca
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$1,615
total $3,230
Cavo Orient Beach Hotel & Suites
מקאנזי ביץ', לרנקה, Larnaca
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$1,750
total $3,500
Sleep
Curated hotels in Larnaca
Radisson Blu Hotel Larnaca
from
$890
per night
רצועת החוף המרכזית, לרנקה
Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows
from
$560
per night
מפרץ לרנקה, מול מלח הים
Cavo Orient Beach Hotel & Suites
from
$640
per night
מקאנזי ביץ', לרנקה
Sun Hall Beach Hotel
from
$430
per night
רחוב פייל, מרכז לרנקה
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Larnaca
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
01:25
Larnaca (LAR)
05:20
Larnaca (LAR)
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
12:32
Larnaca (LAR)
17:00
Larnaca (LAR)
20:42
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
13:27
Larnaca (LAR)
11:40
Larnaca (LAR)
18:52
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
16:46
Larnaca (LAR)
19:30
Larnaca (LAR)
23:06
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Larnaca
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
18°
10°
Recommended
פבר
16°
8°
Recommended
מרץ
21°
12°
Recommended
אפר
23°
14°
Excellent
מאי
26°
17°
Excellent
יונ
31°
22°
Excellent
יול
34°
25°
Hot
אוג
34°
24°
Hot
ספט
31°
22°
Excellent
אוק
28°
19°
Excellent
נוב
24°
15°
Excellent
דצמ
19°
11°
Recommended
Best time to visit: אפר · מאי · יונ · ספט · אוק · נוב
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Larnaca · Open-Meteo
This week in Larnaca
Measured in Larnaca
24°
Sunny
Next 7 days
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What to do
What to do in Larnaca
Activities loved by thousands before you
Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque
$300
Larnaca Salt Lake
$300
Larnaca Castle & Medieval Museum
$35
Kition Reef Snorkelling Cruise
$210
Finikoudes Promenade Cultural Walk
$65
Day Trip to Paphos UNESCO Sites
$390
Where to eat
Where to eat in Larnaca
Restaurants Maya loves
Militzis Restaurant
$$$לרנקה העתיקה, ליד נמל הדייגים
A four-generation family restaurant serving authentic Cypriot classics like kleftiko and homemade mezze. Rustic atmosphere, completely genuine cooking.
Art Café 1900
$$רחוב סטסיינוס, מרכז לרנקה
A Belle Époque café inside an 1900 heritage building. Perfect for a light lunch of grilled halloumi, fresh salads and local Cypriot wine.
Ninos Taverna
$$מקאנזי ביץ', לרנקה
A seaside Mediterranean taverna on Mackenzie Beach. Fresh fish goes straight from net to plate, alongside grilled octopus and garlic-butter prawns. The sunset view is phenomenal.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Larnaca
Best clubs, bars and events
Breezes Beach Bar
Arch Club Larnaca
Finikoudes Wine Lounge
Old Carob Mill Brewhouse
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Larnaca
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Larnaca 🇨🇾
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$94
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$180
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$320
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
Live rateCurrency & rates
Quick conversion at today's rate
Convert
You get
338.9
1 EUR
₪3.39
100 EUR
₪338.9
1,000 EUR
₪3,389
Source: exchangerate-api · updated Jun 15 · refreshes daily
Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Larnaca 🇨🇾
What you need before you fly
- אין צורך באשרה — כניסה חופשית לאזרחי ישראל
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Larnaca
- 🛵Rent a scooter or e-bike at Finikoudes promenade and ride north along the coastal road to the Mackenzie neighborhood — it's a 12-minute ride that reveals quiet beaches most tourists never find.
- ⛪Saint Lazarus Church is free to visit in the early morning before 08:30 — nearly empty, the light through the stained glass is unlike anything you'll see later in the day, and the church museum holds 18th-century carved wooden treasures.
- 🧆For a real meze, go to Militzis restaurant on Piale Pasha Street and skip every place on the waterfront promenade. Order the souvlomós (Cypriot-spiced lamb) and save room for galaktoboureko dessert.
- 💳ATM withdrawals in Cyprus are a trap: most street machines charge a €3–5 dynamic conversion fee on top of your Israeli bank fees. JCC Pay ATMs inside EKO petrol stations are usually cheaper, and paying by a low-FX Israeli card is smarter altogether.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Larnaca is not Nicosia and not Ayia Napa — it's the Cypriot city that doesn't try to be anything else. It has an ancient port, a quiet Turkish quarter, and a deeply layered cuisine, and if you know where to look, it's the most honest trip you can take on a 45-minute flight from Tel Aviv."
Loves
My secret is the Rizoelia fishermen's market, active every Sunday morning from 06:30 near the old fishing harbour. Show up with a bag and leave with fresh Mediterranean sea bream for €6–8 per kilo. The tiny restaurant right next to it, Thalassaki, will grill it for you for a nominal tip.
Skip
Please stay away from the loukoum and painted-plate shops on Zinonos Kitieos Street — all the goods are imported from Turkey and China, and prices are triple what you'd pay at the covered veterans' market just two streets inward.
Boutique pick
I build an experience I call 'Larnaca Before It Wakes Up': a 06:00 departure to the Rizoelia fish market, a double Cypriot coffee at Vezir Cafe in the Skala quarter, a 20-minute walk through the Ottoman neighbourhood with a local guide named Kostas I've worked with for years, and an out-of-time breakfast in the courtyard of the Monastery of Stavrovouni — all wrapped up before 10:00 in the morning.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Larnaca
"We came for a long September weekend and barely left the Skala quarter. We ate meze at Militzis three times. The sea, the Cypriot coffee, the slow pace — exactly what we needed. One hour of flying and it felt like a full week away."
Noa and Ran, Tel Aviv
4 days, September, couple
"Went with two friends for a guys-only trip and Larnaca genuinely surprised us. We rented scooters on day one and found a hidden cove near Mackenzie that was almost empty. At night — a live music bar near the port, not touristy at all. The whole trip cost less than a Berlin weekend."
Yoni Shimon, Rishon LeZion
3 days, June, friends group
"I booked Maya's 'Larnaca Before It Wakes Up' experience and couldn't believe how much was packed into five morning hours. Kostas the guide knew every stone in the Ottoman quarter, and the fish market was a completely different experience from any market I'd visited before. I came back with the smell of the sea in my clothes and photos that look nothing like any Cyprus Instagram post."
Michal Levi-Oren, Haifa
5 days, October, solo
FAQ
Common questions about Larnaca
Do Israelis need a visa to enter Cyprus?
No visa is required. Cyprus is an EU member but not part of the Schengen zone. Israeli citizens may enter with a valid passport for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No special entry card is needed, but make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months from your date of entry.
When is the best time to fly to Larnaca?
September–October is peak season in my book: the sea is still 27°C, August crowds have thinned, and prices drop roughly 30% from the summer high. For shoulder-season lovers, April–May offers wildflowers, temperatures of 22–25°C, and green landscapes that completely disappear by summer.
How many days do you need in Larnaca?
3 nights is the real minimum. Day one is for the city itself (Finikoudes, Skala, Saint Lazarus), day two for the countryside around Lefkara village for Cypriot lacework and rustic cuisine, day three for Mackenzie Beach and the old harbour. Four nights also allows a day trip to Nicosia (45 minutes by car) and Stavrovouni Monastery.
What is a realistic daily budget for a couple in Larnaca?
A comfortable couple's budget is around ₪700–900 per day: a nice boutique hotel in the Skala quarter costs €60–90 per night, a full sit-down dinner with wine runs €35–50 for two, and coffee with a morning pastry is €8–12. A rental car adds €25–35 per day and is highly recommended. Direct flights from TLV typically cost ₪400–700 per person each way depending on season.
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