Larnaca on a Budget

Zenobia Wreck, Saint Lazarus Church, and Kataklysmos

Larnaca, which was initially known as Kition, is the oldest living city of Cyprus. Its history dates back 10,000 years. Today, it's known for its palm-tree seafront, making it the perfect spot for a summer getaway. June through August is the busiest season for tourism, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual. Larnaca is the third-largest city in the country, after Nicosia and Limassol.

Basic Information

Country

Cyprus

Continent

Europe

Population

51,468

Internet Speed

12 MBPS

Cashless Society

Tipping

Outlets

Average Pricing

Local Meal

Western Meal

Cappuccino

Eggs (12)

Chicken (kg)

Bananas (kg)

Tomatoes (kg)

Entree

Kleftiko

A classic, traditional recipe in which the lamb is marinated in olive oil, lemon, onion, and garlic. It is then cooked slowly in a pouch that locks in all the flavors. Kleftiko is always served with potatoes.

Entree

Souvla

A popular meat dish which looks quite similar to Russian shashlik. However, unlike shashlik, souvla is not marinated beforehand. You can have lamb, pork, or chicken souvla and it gets its taste from being roasted high above coal. Souvla is usually served with raw vegetable salad, fried pita bread, and Halloumi cheese.

Appetizer

Halloumi

Known for its salty flavor and rubbery texture. This cheese is produced by combining a mixture of goat’s and sheep milk. Halloumi’s high melting point means it can be easily fried or grilled.

Entree

Stifado

Beef stewed in tomato sauce with onion, garlic, spices, and sometimes even a bit of red wine. The dish is served with potatoes, rice and vegetables.

Entree

Makaronia Tou Fournou

Large pasta tubes, béchamel sauce and a tomato-flavored minced pork are the main ingredients used. Topped with a cheese no other than halloumi and is then sprinkled with dry mint.

Dessert

Loukoumades

Deep-fried dough balls that are soaked in honey and then coated generously in crushed nuts, sesame seeds, cinnamon. Often referred to as honey doughnuts.

Entree

Meze

Want to try a little bit of everything Cyprus has to offer? Ordering the meze will set you in the right direction. Restaurants usually offer a fish or meat meze, which consists of many small plates of different dishes.

Alcohol

Commandaria Wine

Some say it is the world's oldest wine, dating production back to year 1000. The wine is made from two local grapes, the blue grape mavro blue and the white xynisteri.