Larnaca Salt Lake
Αλυκή Λάρνακας
A seasonal salt lake beside the airport, where thousands of flamingos spend the winter and a footpath runs around the shore.
The salt lake is an EU-protected nature reserve. When water collects here in winter, large numbers of greater flamingos and other waterbirds arrive, sometimes numbering in the tens of thousands. In summer the water evaporates and the lakebed turns into a white crust of salt. Around the lake there are nature trails and birdwatching screens. You can enter from the side of the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, and binoculars make the experience even better. Entry is free. The evening light is at its most beautiful. Do not walk onto the lake or get close to the birds.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hala Sultan Tekke
- Church of Saint Lazarus
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Larnaca Medieval Castle
- Mackenzie Beach
- Finikoudes Promenade
- Pierides Museum
- Ancient Kition