The third largest city in Cyprus, Larnaca offers home hunters a leisurely lifestyle with all the conveniences of city living (including being home to the country’s main international airport). Enjoy sun-soaked days at the beach, trips to see the flamingos at the Salt Lake and strolls along its charming promenade. Larnaca is a wonderful location to look for your new home, especially if you are keen on purchasing a new-build property.
Located on the southeast coast of Cyprus, Larnaca is the third-largest city in the country and a thriving port. It is a 45-minute drive to Nicosia. For overseas buyers, one great benefit of Larnaca is that it is home to the country’s main international airport.
Larnaca is the ideal place for sun seekers to hunt for a home. From May to November, Larnaca enjoys average temperatures of 20°C or more, with the peak in August reaching 33°C. Even January, the coldest month, the city remains mild with highs of 17°C. Furthermore, the sea temperature, ideal for swimming, averages 23°C from June to November.
Larnaca promises a lovely, laidback lifestyle. Many of its beaches don the Blue Flag. Mackenzie Beach is particularly loved by families, for its shallow waters. Finikoudes Beach is a favourite: with its palm-tree lined promenades, a colourful collection of umbrellas lining the sand and a choice of soccer and volleyball games. Beyond it, you’ll find the impressive yachts that populate Larnaca Marina and Zenobia’s Wreck – a unique scuba diving spot, centred around a capsized ship that sunk in 1979. Moreover, you can uncover the history of your new city with visits to the 9th century religious complex of the Church of Saint Lazarus, the city’s Medieval Castle and Europe Square, with its old colonial buildings. Plus, for days when you’re less in the mood for history and more excited for shopping, head to Zenon Kitieos Street. Then, for something truly unique, you can also go spy on the flamingos at Larnaca’s famous Salt Lake. Head to the beach for the best of Larnaca's nightlife.
Property for sale in Larnaca
On the Your Overseas Home property portal, we have a brilliant choice of properties for sale in Larnaca, particularly if you are keen to purchase a new-build home. If you have a budget of around €200,000, you can buy a one-to-three-bedroom new-build apartments in Larnaca. Typically, these apartments benefit from the following: high-quality materials, access to a communal swimming pool and a private terrace to enjoy the rays in peace. Often, they are within walking distance of a supermarket and the sea. Alternatively, with this budget, you could also purchase an older house or villa with three-bedrooms or more. If you are after a luxury property, then the most sought-after involve breathtaking sea views in stand-out high-rise new-build apartment blocks. Larnaca does not have as varied a property selection as Ayia Napa, Limassol or Paphos. However, the growing number of new-builds homes for sale in Larnaca demonstrates that the city is set to make its mark on the international property scene.