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Larnaca, or Larnaka, is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus. The major international airport of Cyprus is located in this city. In ancient times, Larnaka was known as Kition, or (in Latin) Citium. The biblical name Kittim, though derived from Citium, was in fact used quite generally for Cyprus as a whole, and occasionally by the Hebrews for the Greeks and Romans. Originally the principal Phoenician colony in Cyprus, it later became a part of the Hellenistic world. The ancient site is at the north end of modern Larnaca.

Like other cities of Cyprus, Larnaca has suffered repeatedly from earthquakes, and in medieval times when its harbour silted up (a sign that the island was deforested and overgrazed) the population moved to Larnaca, on the open seafront farther south. The harbour and citadel have now disappeared. Traces remain of the circuit wall, and of a sanctuary with copious terra-cotta offerings; the large cemetery has yielded constant loot to illicit excavation for more than a century.

Airport info:

Аэропорт: Larnaca International Airport
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City center connection:

Car: The airport is located 6.5km (4 miles) from Larnaca and is accessible from Larnaca and other towns in Cyprus by motorway.

Taxi: Transport from the airport to Larnaca city and the beachfront hotels is mainly by private taxi, available 24 hours a day (journey time: 15 minutes); a board displaying fares is situated in the Arrivals hall. Cyprus Airport Transfers (tel: (0)26 323 422; website: www.cyprus-airport-transfer.co.uk) can arrange taxi and minibus transport from the airport.

Bus: Cyprus Airport Transfers (tel: (0)26 323 422; website: www.cyprus-airport-transfer.co.uk) can arrange taxi and minibus transport from the airport. Coach: Transfer coaches are available for passengers on chartered flights.