There are several beaches in Larnaca, and while they are all worth visiting you should be aware of the vibe at each of them, so you can choose the one that best suits your tastes - this guide highlights the best beaches for remote workers in Larnaca. For remote workers in Larnaca, being able to spend time at the beach will be high on the reasons to choose this Mediterranean city. Located along a vast stretch of shoreline bordering the Bay of Larnaca, the city is perfectly situated for those looking for a sunny location to spend some hours after work.
Larnaca’s main beach, located just next to the center of the city, is perfect if you’re looking for the complete beach experience.
For Remote Workers, this will be an unmissable spot during your time in Larnaca - the promenade is an important point of reference in the city, and is right by most of the great restaurants and cafés in town. The ease with which you can get some work done in the morning in the center of the city and then head over by foot to the white sands of Finikoudes makes this certainly one of the best beaches for remote workers in Larnaca This is by far Larnaca’s most popular beach, so we recommend avoiding it during the summers when it can get quite crowded.
This is a favorite among remote workers in Larnaca. It is conveniently located right by a hip and modern part of town which offers great bars, cafés and restaurants, making it easily accessible if you’re doing other things in town. The beach offers great amenities, from rentable sunbeds to a wide variety of water sports, it is a favorite among a younger crowd. Mackenzie’s proximity to the main airport makes it popular (although not as popular as Finikoudes) with tourists, so expect it to be crowded during high season.
This is the third of the city’s main central beaches. Kastella is much smaller than Mackenzie and Finikoudes but its fine, gray sands are charming and its waters very inviting. As with the other two main beaches, you can just walk up to Kastella from the center of town. The beach is an important sports hub, with the city’s main scuba diving schools located close by. Remote workers looking for adventure in Larnaca will definitely want to check out the Zenobia wreck, located just beyond the shores of Kastella beach in the Bay of Larnaca.
Located south of the main center of the city, Faros Beach is a beautiful beach that feels quieter and calmer than its counterparts in the heart of Larnaca. Faros is still located close to the airport, in the vicinity of Perivola, making it popular with a good number of tourists during high season. Nonetheless, Faros is a hit with families and locals looking to enjoy the clean, clear waters and the beach volleyball courts available. This is one of the best beaches for remote workers in Larnaca, especially if you are looking for a more relaxed environment.
This small beach is located north of Finikoudes and the center of the city in the Oroklini vicinity of Larnaca. Its clear, shallow waters are hugely popular among the expats that live in this suburb of Larnaca which is itself easily accessible from the center of town by car and public transport. The beach has fantastic amenities, and is usually less crowded than the city beaches on weekdays. The Village of Oroklini itself is a great place to visit, with a robust expat population and a beautiful lake.
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