Cyprus Airport Guide
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The capital of Cyprus since the 12th century, Nicosia stands
at the heart of the Mesaoria Plain. It is currently divided
by the 'Green Line', a UN buffer zone that separates the Turkish-occupied
north of the island and the Government-controlled south. The
Old City, which is being renovated in part, is defined by 16th-century
walls built by the Venetians. Among attractions and points of
interest are the Cyprus Museum, a storehouse of the island's
archaeological treasures, the Folk Art Museum, the new Archbishop's
Palace, St John's Cathedral, Byzantine churches, the Byzantine
Museum/Makarios Cultural Centre and the ?meriye Mosque. At the
end of May, the city hosts the annual International State Fair
and at the beginning of June the Nicosia Arts Festival.
Larnaka & the Southeast (Discount
Larnaka Airfare)
An industrious resort town, Larnaka has Cyprus' main international
airport on its doorstep, a harbour with deep-water berths and
a marina. The seafront promenade is fringed with palm trees
and caf?s and tavernas. Places of interest include the Agios
Lazaros Church and its associated Byzantine Museum, Larnaka
Fort, the District Archaeological Museum, the Pierides Museum
(a private archaeological museum), the Natural History Museum,
the Tornaritis-Pierides Palaeontology Museum and the scant ruins
of ancient Kition. During the feast of Kataklysmos (the Greek
Orthodox Whitsun), celebrated throughout Cyprus but with especial
enthusiasm in Larnaka, crowds throng the shore for watersports,
singing, dancing, eating and drinking.
Limassol (Lemesos) & the Southwest
The second-largest city in Cyprus, Limassol is the island's
main industrial centre and port. It is also the focus of Cyprus'
wine industry. In September, the town holds a wine festival,
at which wine and food are served free. During the pre-Lenten
Carnival, Limassol bursts into celebration, with bands, gaily
decorated floats and dancing. The city is an important tourist
destination, and has beaches like Dassoudi Beach and those at
nearby Germasogeia, backed by caf?s and tavernas. Limassol Castle
stands guard over the old harbour and houses the Cyprus Medieval
Museum. There is also a Folk Art Museum, the Limassol District
Archaeological Museum and, in the Municipal Gardens, a small
zoo.
Pafos & the West
The booming main town and year-round resort in the west consists
of Upper Pafos, built on a rocky escarpment that commands a
superb view of the coastline, and Lower Pafos, with a taverna-fringed
harbour and a long seafront lined with hotels. Pafos is rich
in ancient sites, in particular a cluster of excavated Roman
villas near the harbour, among them the House of Dionysos and
the Villa of Theseus, that contain superb mosaic floors, and
the Tombs of the Kings. Other attractions include the Pafos
District Museum, the Byzantine Museum, Pafos Fort commanding
the harbour, the remains of the Byzantine castle of Saranda
Kolones, and Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, the largest early
Christian basilica on the island. Pafos Aquarium is of more
recent origin.
Troodos Mountains
The scenery in the forested - or, more accurately, reafforested
- mountains is spectacular. Platres, 1128m (3790ft) above sea
level on the southern slopes is the ideal base for excursions.
It lies on the approaches to Mount Olympus, at 1952m (6404ft)
the highest peak in Cyprus, with a summit that is invariably
snow-covered in winter and has skiing slopes and facilities.
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General Information
Address: Larnaca International Airport, 7130 Larnaca,
Cyprus
Location: The airport is located 6.5km (4 miles) from
Larnaca
Telephone: (0)4 630 700
Country Dialing Code: 357
Timezone: GMT+ 2 (GMT between Apr-Oct)
Number of Terminals: 1
Information and help desk
A tourist information office is located in the Arrivals hall
and an airport information office (tel: (0)4 643 000), as well
as Airline information desks, are located on the public concourse.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are three banks located
on the public concourse and in the Arrivals hall; a post office
is located on the public concourse (closed Sunday and public
holidays).
Eating and drinking: There is a caf? in the public concourse,
and a caf? and restaurant in the Departures lounge.
Shopping: There is also a gift shop on the public concourse.
In the departures lounge, there are duty-paid and duty-free
shops.
Luggage: Lost property is located in Arrivals.
Other facilities: A dedicated lounge is operated by Cyprus
Airways. In Arrivals, there are hotel reservation desks and
a first aid room, as well as tour operator desks
Disabled Facilities
There are disabed toilets and ambulifts to help disabled passengers
board aircraft, as well as dedicated car parking spaces for
disabled travellers.
Car Parking
Car parking (tel: (0)4 630 702) is located in front of the terminal.
Parking is charged by the hour; there is no long-term parking.
Driving Directions
The airport is accessible from Larnaca and other towns in Cyprus
by motorway.
Public Transport and Taxi
Road:
Taxi: Transport from the airport to Larnaca city and the beachfront
hotels is mainly by private taxi, available 24 hours a day (journey
time: approximately 15 minutes). Bus: Intercity buses (tel:
(0)4 643 492) connect the airport with all major towns and cities
in Cyprus and operate 0630-1600 |
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