Church, mosque or temple
Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus
A beautiful Byzantine-style church linked to Lazarus of Bethany, with a carved wooden screen.
Lake · Cyprus · Larnaca District
Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke
A large salt lake famous for flamingos in winter, beside a mosque with a calm setting.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke matters
The salt lake is a shallow, seasonal lake that turns white in summer. In winter it fills and flamingos gather in numbers. On its western shore stands the Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque complex surrounded by palms, which is a pleasant place to stop.
Talking points
- Flamingos winter here.
- The lake dries white in summer.
- The mosque complex is set among palms.
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Good to know: The best time for flamingos is generally winter; the mosque requires modest dress.
More in Larnaca
Neighbourhood
Finikoudes Promenade
Larnaca, Cyprus
Larnaca's palm-lined seafront promenade, with cafes and a town beach.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.