Makenzy Beach

Top choice in Larnaka


Larnaka's most popular beach has all the facilities needed for a day in the sun, including plenty of cafes and restaurants rimming the promenade. It’s about 2km south of the central city, straight down Piyale Pasha.

Seaside snoozes on your sunbed can be somewhat interrupted by the planes taking off and coming into land at the neighbouring airport.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Larnaka attractions

1. Zenobia

0.9 MILES

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2. Larnaka Salt Lake

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3. Turkish Quarter

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4. Grand Mosque

1.31 MILES

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5. Larnaka Fort

1.32 MILES

Built in the Lusignan era, the fort stands at the water’s edge and separates the Finikoudes promenade from the old Turkish quarter. Its present form is a…

6. Agios Lazaros

1.4 MILES

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7. Byzantine Museum

1.41 MILES

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8. Kyriazis Medical Museum

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