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5. Beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLarnaca’s beaches are packed from about May to September when locals and tourists alike flock to the water to cool off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finikoudes Beach<\/strong>\u00a0is strung out along the main promenade and although conveniently located, is rather uninspiring and is a bit of a sardine-squeeze in the peak holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMackenzie Beach<\/strong>\u00a0(two kilometres south of the centre) is much nicer and generally has more room to throw down your towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’ve got your own transport though, it’s much better to head slightly south to\u00a0Cape Kiti Beach<\/strong>\u00a0(15 kilometres south of Larnaca) or\u00a0Pervolia Beach<\/strong>\u00a0(one kilometre south of Cape Kiti Beach), which rarely attract more than a handful of sunbathers and are gorgeously situated in secluded coves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
6. MacKenzie Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe ideal destination to laze under the sun with a Caribbean-style umbrella shielding you from the harsh rays, while the attentive staff serves you a chilled beer or even a tangy mojito. MacKenzie Beach is one of Larnaca\u2019s most popular and scenic attractions, and it attracts tourists with its tremendous beauty and modern amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MacKenzie beach is laden with a wide array of amenities and facilities that make the experience leisurely and lavish. This is definitely not your average beach, but in fact, it is a more diverse experience that has something to offer for every beach bummer. It is an absolute joy to enjoy sunbathing on a comfortable sunbed and watch planes fly over your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tucked away at a 15-minute distance from Pervolia, MacKenzie Beach is an ideal destination for families with children. It is immensely popular amongst a wide array of tourists and locals, including children and water sports enthusiasts. This beach offers an endless array of opportunities to indulge in exciting water sports, including speed boats, water skiing, kite surfing, jet skis and more. Most excitingly, it is home to the Zenobia shipwreck, one of the most incredible scuba diving sites in Larnaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also known as the Makenzy beach, it is a famous hangout spot for the local families of Larnaca, who come here throughout the week to relax, unwind and bask under the glowing Cypriot sun. The beach has been named after a famous Scotsman, who opened up a bar and restaurant near the beach shortly after World War II came to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, the restaurant and bar grew so popular that the beach was named after the legendary Scotsman, MacKenzie. The clear waters and grey sands of MacKenzie beach bestow the surrounding landscape with breathtaking beauty. The sheltered position of the beach allows the sea to remain calm and tranquil. It is by far one of the safest beaches for children in Southern Cyprus. You can walk in the sea for around 50 meters and the water will not be deeper than your waist. It enjoys a Blue Flag status, and the Larnaca authorities take a wide range of measures to keep the beach clean, alongside regularly monitoring the water quality. The sand is excellent for drawings, sand sculpturing and of course, sand-castles, which makes the beach immensely popular with children. The beach is adjacent to a colourful and vibrant strip laden with restaurants, bars, cafes and local taverns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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7.\u00a0Shopping in Metropolis Mall Larnaca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nVisit The New Mall,\u00a0 a fully enclosed, single-level, climate-controlled Shopping and Lifestyle Centre. Focused on offering customers the convenience of having all their needs met in one location. With a full retail offering, including a supermarket, major fashion retailers, branded and independent shops, services,\u00a0cinemas, entertainment, food court with modern restaurants and cafes, kids play areas and free WiFi, it is Larnaca\u2019s ultimate lifestyle and shopping metropolis!\u00a0The Metropolis Mall, with an area of 39 thousand m2, has 135 stores. Among the most famous brands that are represented in the mall are Marks & Spencer, Stradivarius, Mango, Intimissimi, Calzedonia, Tezenis, Beauty Line, Holland & Barrett, Mac, Inglot, Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Coffee Berry and McDonalds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to hundreds of boutiques of famous brands, it houses a supermarket, a cinema, restaurants and cafes, entertainment venues and children’s playgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the convenience of visitors, a spacious parking lot for 1,450 cars, a public garden with an 18.000 m2 area with green spaces, fountains and play areas for children is equipped around the building of the shopping centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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