10 Best Beaches in Larnaca (2026)

Larnaca is the easiest place in Cyprus to swim in town: its three Blue Flag beaches are in the town itself, and Visit Cyprus describes the water at most of the beaches on this list as calm and shallow. These are the 10 we would pick in 2026, with the facilities confirmed by Visit Cyprus, the Larnaka Tourism Board and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.

What changed for Larnaca's beaches in 2026?

At the national Blue Flag ceremony at Nissi Beach on 11 June 2026, Larnaca municipality received four flags: Finikoudes, Kastella, Mackenzie and Yanathes. By the CYMEPA update reported on 17 July, three were flying, and all three offer facilities for people with mobility difficulties. Flags can be lowered mid-season, so check the current list before you go; our Blue Flag beaches guide explains how.

The other 2026 story was lifeguards. On 11 August the Interior Ministry said Larnaca district had 19 lifeguard towers, of which only 10 were staffed, citing a shortage of qualified lifeguards. Days later, on 15 August, a woman drowned at the CTO beach in Pyla shortly after the lifeguard shift had ended. A new certification system is due in 2027.

The 10 best beaches in Larnaca at a glance

1. Finikoudes Beach

Why it made the list: Larnaca's palm-lined town beach (Foinikoudes means "palm trees"), about 600 metres of fine brown-beige sand with calm, shallow water.

Where it is: in front of the promenade, between the marina and fishing harbour at one end and the Medieval Fort at the other.

Facilities: toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar, water sports and free WiFi. Lifeguards from June to October. A floating wheelchair at the lifeguard tower helps people enter the sea. Several municipal and private car parks serve the area, and there is a bus stop.

Who it suits: anyone who wants a swim with cafés, shops and the seafront stage a few steps away. See our Finikoudes area guide.

2. Mackenzie Beach

Why it made the list: about 1 km of fine sand and calm, clear, shallow water by day, and one of the island's best-known nightlife strips after dark.

Where it is: near the site of Larnaca's old airport, with Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke close by.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, water sports, children's playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and a large municipal car park. Lifeguards from June to October. Fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families and younger visitors by day, plane spotters, and anyone combining a swim with the Salt Lake flamingos. More in our Mackenzie area guide.

3. Kastella Beach

Why it made the list: a small, 600-metre beach with a tropical feel, beside the Psarolimano fishing shelter.

Where it is: beside the Psarolimano fishing shelter in Larnaca, with a bus stop a few metres away and a cycle path running parallel.

Facilities: sunbeds, luxury double loungers, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a beach bar and a children's playground. Lifeguards from June to October. A municipal car park (metered, with EV charging) is opposite. Fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families and younger crowds, and anyone who wants a fish lunch from the tavernas by the shelter.

4. Yanathes (Yiannades) Beach

Why it made the list: an eco-friendly, roughly 300-metre sandy beach with exceptionally shallow water, described by the Larnaka Tourism Board as Larnaka's first plastic-free beach.

Where it is: Voroklini, on the Larnaca–Dhekelia tourist strip.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, water sports, recycling bins, car and bike parking, and a beach book library. Lifeguards from June to October. Fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families with young children. See our Oroklini area guide.

5. Pyla Beach

Why it made the list: a full family day out among greenery, with calm, shallow water and fine grey sand.

Where it is: on the Dhekelia road in Pyla; it is a CTO (tourism organisation) beach.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, parking, water sports, beach bars, a children's playground and beach volleyball and beach tennis courts. Lifeguards from June to October. The 2026 accessible list also includes Pyla Municipal Beach as fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families with small children. Swim only while the lifeguard is on duty: the August 2026 drowning here happened about 20 minutes after the shift ended at 6pm. See our Pyla area guide.

6. Faros Beach, Pervolia

Why it made the list: about 500 metres of fine beige sand next to the Faros lighthouse, with a village atmosphere.

Where it is: just south of Pervolia at Cape Kiti.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, parking, a children's playground, a small volleyball court and beach bars. Lifeguards from June to September. Disabled access is available. The Larnaka Tourism Board notes a protected seaweed area.

Who it suits: families and cyclists, with trails nearby. See our Pervolia area guide.

7. Zygi Limanaki

Why it made the list: a small beach right beside Zygi's fishing harbour, with fish restaurants nearby.

Where it is: Zygi, Larnaca district.

Facilities: sunbeds, parasols, a lifeguard tower (at peak hours or in season), disabled access, a beach kiosk and parking in the area.

Who it suits: couples and anyone planning a long seafood lunch after a swim.

8. Alaminos Municipal Beach

Why it made the list: a low-key beach west of the city, picked by Cyprus Mail for walkers and quiet swimmers.

Where it is: Alaminos, west of Larnaca.

Facilities: the Deputy Ministry of Tourism lists it as fully accessible, which it defines as a ramp into the sea, hygiene facilities and disabled parking, plus a floating wheelchair. Sunbeds and lifeguard hours are not listed on an official page, so check locally.

Who it suits: people looking for a quiet swim away from town.

9. Voroklini Municipal Beach

Why it made the list: a second accessible option on the Voroklini coast, alongside Yanathes.

Where it is: Voroklini (Oroklini), on the seaward side of the old Larnaca–Dhekelia road.

Facilities: fully accessible on the 2026 list (ramp into the sea, hygiene facilities, disabled parking) with a floating wheelchair. Other services are not listed on an official page.

Who it suits: wheelchair users and residents of the Oroklini area.

10. Ormideia Municipal Beach (Louma)

Why it made the list: one of nine Larnaca district beaches on the 2026 fully accessible list.

Where it is: Ormideia, Larnaca district.

Facilities: fully accessible on the 2026 list (ramp into the sea, hygiene facilities, disabled parking) with a floating wheelchair. Sunbeds and lifeguard hours are not listed on an official page, so check locally.

Who it suits: wheelchair users and residents of Ormideia and the surrounding villages.

Practical tips for Larnaca beaches

• Lifeguard season at Larnaca's main beaches starts in June, later than in Paphos or Ayia Napa (April). Swim near a staffed tower and check the end time on the day.
• Accessibility: floating wheelchairs are free to use; ask the lifeguard.
• Sunbed prices were not published on the official pages we checked at the time of writing (October 2026).
• Diving: the Zenobia wreck lies off Larnaca if you want more than a swim.

Related guides

• Blue Flag beaches in Cyprus by district
• Pet-friendly beaches, cafés and restaurants in Cyprus
• Best parks and playgrounds for kids in Larnaca
• More beaches: Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa and Protaras