Ancient History at Larnaca
Your first encounter with Larnaca is the airport where you lightly touch down at the beginning of your holiday in the quaint little Cyprus town. The town has many visitors’ attractions and you are eager to get started with your tour.
First, however, you have to make use of the car hire Larnaca airport service in order to be able to get around. There are various car hire companies that have reasonably priced cars for hire and, depending on the size of your tour group you can find a small little car to run around in for a steal.
Deciding where to go first is always the most difficult decision when on holiday and Larnaca is no exception. With a history that dates back to Noah’s grandson and the ancient city of Kition, there are many marvels to behold. With history in mind, you decide to take a relaxed drive to the seafront where the Larnaca Fort is which houses the medieval museum.
The fort was built by the defending Turks in 1625 to defend the city from invaders. After the British occupation, however, it was used as a jail and gained an unsavoury reputation. Now it houses a unique collection of glassware, pottery etc. from ancient times. It also houses the remains of Kition.
Looking over the walls of the fort there are amazing views of the ocean and if you like, you can even walk around the fort in ankle deep sea water. To the west of the fort, behind a narrow, gravelly beach, lie the town’s roads lined with shops and cafes, inviting the tourist to come closer and take the weight off their feet.
Having experienced the awesome history of Larnaca, you stop and think about all the movies made of the Greek wars and muse at how difficult life must have been during the various occupations of the island. The fort itself speaks of the determination that the invaders had of defending their territory. It is also amazing how many different invaders there were and the lasting legacies that they left behind – the fort and the Grand Mosque being two of them.
Having stretched out in a café, reading the lovely literature on the history of Larnaca, you need to decide where to next. Do you go t your hotel or do you return the vehicle that you got from the car hire at Larnaca airport service. Many of the attractions are walking distance away, but some do require a drive. This is the dilemma of the avid tourist. And, as long as there are still things to see and do, the car may be a safe holiday investment.