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Living in Larnaca

A laid-back seafront town next to the island's main airport.

Is Larnaca a good place to live?

Larnaca is a relaxed seaside town on the south-east coast, next to Larnaca International Airport, the main gateway to Cyprus. Expats like its palm-lined Finikoudes seafront, beaches and the salt lake, where flamingos gather in winter.

Best for: Frequent flyers, families and those who want a calmer seaside town

What are the best areas to live in Larnaca?

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Dromolaxia & Meneou Dromolaxia and Meneou sit beside Larnaca Airport and the Salt Lake, just south-west of Larnaca town. Dromolaxia is a growing inland suburb, while… Near the seaFamily-friendlyQuiet Read the Dromolaxia & Meneou guide Kamares & Drosia Kamares and Drosia are neighbouring residential areas on the raised ground west of Larnaca town centre, close to the historic Kamares Aqueduct and… Family-friendlyQuietNear the sea Read the Kamares & Drosia guide Larnaca City Centre & Finikoudes Larnaca city centre runs back from the palm-lined Finikoudes promenade and its Blue Flag town beach. It is compact, walkable and lively, with the… Near the seaFamily-friendlyCentral & convenient Read the Larnaca City Centre & Finikoudes guide Lefkara Lefkara is a historic hill village in the foothills of the Troodos mountains, in the west of Larnaca district, famous for its lace and silverwork.… QuietNear the seaFamily-friendly Read the Lefkara guide Mackenzie Mackenzie is Larnaca's beach-bar strip, a coastal neighbourhood between the town centre and the airport. It combines a Blue Flag beach and a busy… Near the seaLivelyFamily-friendly Read the Mackenzie guide Pyla Pyla is a village in the UN buffer zone east of Larnaca, the only place in Cyprus where Greek and Turkish Cypriots still live side by side. Its… Near the seaQuietFamily-friendly Read the Pyla guide Tersefanou Tersefanou is a small inland village just north-west of Kiti, south-west of Larnaca town. It offers a traditional Cypriot setting, family houses and… QuietNear the seaFamily-friendly Read the Tersefanou guide Xylofagou Xylofagou is a large farming village in the east of Larnaca district, between Larnaca and Ayia Napa, known for its red soil and potatoes. It offers… QuietNear the seaFamily-friendly Read the Xylofagou guide Anglisides Anglisides is a hilltop village about 20 km from Larnaca city, known for a slow pace, local hospitality and countryside views. It is affordable,… Central & convenientQuietFamily-friendly Read the Anglisides guide Aradippou Aradippou is a small residential neighbourhood just northwest of central Larnaca, with a slower pace and a strong community feel. It is under 10… QuietCentral & convenientFamily-friendly Read the Aradippou guide Livadia Livadia is a quiet coastal village just northeast of Larnaca, appealing to expats, families and remote workers who want to stay close to the city.… Near the seaQuietCentral & convenient Read the Livadia guide Oroklini Oroklini (also spelled Voroklini) is a village in Larnaca District, about 10 minutes from Larnaca city centre and between the coast and low hills.… Near the seaQuietCentral & convenient Read the Oroklini guide Chrysopolitissa Chrysopolitissa is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Larnaca, just north of the centre and within walking distance of Saint Lazarus Church and the… Near the seaFamily-friendlyCentral & convenient Read the Chrysopolitissa guide Pervolia Pervolia is a relaxed coastal village roughly 16 km south of Larnaca, between the airport and the sea. Buses connect it with Larnaca but are… Near the seaQuietFamily-friendly Read the Pervolia guide

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Living in Larnaca: FAQs

Is Larnaca a good place to live for expats?

Larnaca suits expats who fly often, as it is next to the island's main airport, and those who prefer a calmer seaside town to a big city.

Which areas of Larnaca are popular with expats?

Our area guides cover the city centre and Finikoudes, Mackenzie, Chrysopolitissa, Kamares and Drosia, Livadia, Oroklini, Aradippou, Pervolia, Tersefanou, Dromolaxia and Meneou, Anglisides, Pyla, Xylofagou and Lefkara.

Compare with other cities

LimassolCyprus's second-largest city and its busiest business hub, on the south coast. PaphosA relaxed coastal town in the west, rich in history and close to nature. NicosiaThe capital: government, universities and café culture, inland. FamagustaAyia Napa, Protaras and the red-soil villages: Cyprus's best beaches on the south-east tip.

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