Finikoudes Beach, Larnaca (must see)

Larnaca has a number of beaches that are worth visiting. The primary beach of the city is Finikoudes Beach, which is large, easy to reach and offers access to a number of important places. It is not just the most famous beach in Larnaca but is arguably the most famous in southern Cyprus.

The beach was named after the palm trees planted on the site in 1922. It is a grey sand beach with ample room for the many tourists that flock to the sand during peak season. The water remains mostly calm throughout the year but a lifeguard remains onsite in the summer months for added protection.

Tourists to Finikoudes Beach can rent sunbeds and umbrellas if they want to stay on the beach for a significant amount of time. They will also see a large number of places to eat and shop. An arcade is nearby as is the municipal amphitheatre. Visitors will also find the Bust of General Kimon and the Armenian Genocide Memorial on the beach's promenade.

Athenon Avenue runs parallel to Finikoudes Beach. The city center is located just on the other side of this road, which makes reaching the beach an easy endeavor.