Larnaca has a population of around 75,000 (2001 poll) and is the easternmost frontier of the EU. It is located in a strategic position between the 2 major cities of the Republic-of-Cyprus, Nicosia Middle East .
Larnaca itself is known as the "Gateway to the Republic-of-Cyprus" compliments of its outstanding state-of-the-art International Airport able to handle up to 9 million passengers, commercial and Cruise Ship Port - about to receive a major investment of up to 1.5 billion euro in the first phase, and pleasant Yachting Marina.
The city features a fascinating and uninterrupted continuous history, extending for a staggering 4000 years. In the terms of ancient times, Larnaca known as a centre, and the whole of Ancient-Cyprus
The Phinikoudes Palm-Lined Boulevard is deemed by many to be Larnaca’ principle tourist attraction and in the summer month in particular visitors from all over the Republic-of-Cyprus and people of different cultures from overseas flock towards this attractive row of cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants, running parallel to the beach.
The religious center is St. Lazerus church located in the heart of the city.
Larnaca celebrates is affiliation with the water boasting a variety of clean, Blue Flag certified sandy beaches, with clear blue waters and the mesmerizing Salt Lake, which once provided the salt for the Venetian Empire and is the winter retreat for flocks of Pink Flamingo's.
