Larnaca through Past and Present with a local

Sandy beaches, slow living, and good food? Check!

This unassuming little town has more to offer than meets the eye!

Larnaca is a vibrant city with a diverse history and a rich heritage that even dictators tried to erase. Oh yes! This charming town was once the main harbor for copper trading, and not more than two centuries ago, the enticing aroma of a French bakery’s delights would lure you in after disembarking from your ship at Larnaca's Marina.

Let’s explore together the cultural landscape of the town. We'll begin at its renowned meeting spot—Europe Square—and unravel fragments of its history as we wander through both familiar and hidden corners, addressing questions such as:

• Did stoicism really originate in Athens?
• Is modern Larnaca built on the seashore?
• Is the coffee Turkish, Greek, or simply Cypriot?

Together, we’ll discover why Larnaca’s nickname is "Scala" while experiencing today’s vibrant reality in this multicultural corner of the world—who knows, we might even be lucky enough to meet a local craftsman along the way.

The only certainty is that we'll have a great time exploring both well-known paths and hidden routes, ending up to the renewed Zouhouri Square. 

Welcome to the stepping stone from the East to the West. Welcome to Cyprus!