LARNACA SALT LAKE TRAIL
Do not miss the chance to explore an area steeped in history, with evidence of habitation dating back to the Late Bronze Age. In the 7th century AD, significant events that hold importance in the Muslim world occurred near Larnaca Salt Lake, and were commemorated in the mosque complex. From medieval times until 1986, salt from the lake served as a key export product for Cyprus. Now, you have the freedom to visit and explore this historically rich location.
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How to get here
- If you're traveling by car, there are parking opportunities near both ends of the walk.
- If you are travelling by bus, there is a bus stop near Salt Lake.
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What to expect from the walk
- The walk is possible year-round, although it is not advisable to go there during the daytime in summer, as it can be unbearable due to the heat.
- There is no shade on the walk.
- The path is broad and in good condition.
- There are several benches on the walk.
- This path is popular with both tourists and locals who jog and walk their dogs.
- In winter the lake serves as a temporary home to flamingoes and other migrating birds. Combine hiking with birdwatching!
- In summer the lake completely dries out.
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Suggestions to enhance your experience
- Take a swim at one of several Blue Flag beaches along the route. Mackenzie Beach, located at the start of the walk, is the perfect place for plane spotting, allowing you to capture photos of planes landing at Larnaca Airport. For the location pin, click here.
- If you've been contemplating taking diving lessons, here's your sign. The Zenobia Shipwreck, rated one of the top 10 wreck dives in the world, is just a 20-minute sail from Larnaca Marina. For the location pin, click here.
- Explore the history and culture of Cyprus at Larnaka Medieval Fort, the late-9th century Church of Saint Lazarus, or the Hala Sultan Mosque, which is among the most important holy places in Islam. For the location pins, click here, here and here.
