Aphrodite’s Rock – Petra tou Romiou

It is not just the myth of the Greek goddess of love and beauty that attracts visitors here –
people also enjoy swimming in the cool waters during summer, some in the hope that they will
regain their youth, others, just for pleasure. Whichever takes you, Aphrodite’s rock is a perfect
destination for a summer afternoon. Come and be a witness of Cyprus’s beauty in the vast sea
that gave ‘birth’ to a goddess and the magnificent sites surrounding it.

Hala Sultan Tekke is ranked as the fourth most important holy places of worship in Islam. It is
believed that Umm Haram, the paternal aunt of the Prophet Mohammed, died here. The
mosque is built over her tomb. The Tekke is open for all people irrespective of their religion,
and is a place of great tranquillity. You can extend your stay to the picturesque Larnaca Salt
Lake located less than five minutes away.

Larnaca Salt Lake is a network of four salt lakes, and is home to several migrating bird
species. In winter, the lakes are inhabited by the long-legged pink birds, flamingos, while in
summer, high temperatures cause the water to evaporate, leaving salt crusts. Earlier, the salt
was harvested and was one of the major exports of the island. It is located just 4 km (2.5
miles) from Larnaca International Airport.

Oleastro Olive Park and Museum

If you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, head to this olive park located in the
picturesque village of Anogyra. From here you can gain an insight into the real rural life of
Cypriots as they go about their duties – there’s no better way to learn about a community’s
culture than by spending time with them. The museum takes visitors through a journey of
everything related to olives, including extraction methods to the benefits of olives and the role
they plays in Cypriots’ houses.

Zeniobia Wreck Diving

In 1980, the Swedish ferry Zenobia began listing to port during her maiden voyage off the coast of Cyprus, eventually
capsizing outside Larnaca Harbor. The ship sank slowly, coming to rest on her port side in one piece. Today, the
wreck of the Zenobia is ranked as one of the world’s best diving sites. Easy accessibility, mild currents and temperate
water temperatures bring around 45,000 divers to the wreck each year. Although the ship’s many intact rooms are
open for exploration, inexperienced divers are encouraged to confine their dive to the outside of the ship where they
can view sea life from groupers to barracudas.