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Campanario Steak House
A cosy restaurant, with a great atmosphere, top-class service and a good wine list. Perfect for fillet lovers. 10 Nicodemou Mylona Street, +357 24 626 110

Milijis
A traditional taverna serving classic Cypriot dishes. The owners have been in the business since 1932 and are known for delectable dishes cooked in their wood-fire oven. 42 Pigiale Pasa Avenue, +357 24 655 867

Varosiotis Seafood
This classy and hugely popular restaurant is near the old Turkish Cypriot quarter, a minute’s walk from Larnaca Castle. Book in advance to secure a table beside the water. 7 Pigiale Pasa Avenue, +357 70 003 536

Suitcase Fillers

Oroklini Sunday market
Head out of town on the Dhekelia Road and turn off at Oroklini village. The market sells everything from bric-abrac to clothes and fresh fish. Oroklini village

Zinonos and Ermou Street
A few streets up from Larnaca’s idyllic Palm Tree Promenade (Phinikoudes) are a number of shops to suit all tastes.

At Your Leisure

Hala Sultan Tekke
Hala Sultan Tekke (or Mosque of Umm Haram), two minutes from the airport, is one of Islam’s holiest sites. It sits on the edges of Salt Lake, home to migratory pink flamingos.