Larnaka Day Trip from Paphos: 5 Amazing Sights + Camel Park Fun

Big day, i was turning 40’s and the whole trip was planned having that in mind, enjoying some sunny weather instead of the regular freezing February in Romania. But once again having kids its not just about you, it’s mainly about being younger to compete with their energy. And don’t get me wrong, id rather spend 24 h/day 7 days/week with her, then any other person, since she’s all about fun and being on the move, like myself :).

Forty isn’t old if you’re a tree. Here’s to being just a young sapling!
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Fruits, Rocks and Bricks 🍈 🪨 🧱

We started slow and headed up to our first checkpoint of the day, Costa Fresh Fruits Farm. Chasing the Dragon Fruits, we found out that the last harvesting was actually in Dec/Jan so we were a little late. Instead we settled with some juicy melons, strawberries, kumquats and passion fruits, Clara’s favorite.

Just a few meters away, we explored the nearby White Stones, enjoying the picturesque coastline. During the season, a charming restaurant called Agios Georgios Alamanou offers exceptional views, making it a perfect spot to relax and dine.

On our way back to the main road, we decided to follow in the footsteps of the saint himself (well, sort of) and took a little detour uphill to visit the charming Agios Georgios Alamanou Church. It’s a quaint, peaceful spot dedicated to Saint George, with beautiful whitewashed walls and a history tied to the monastic traditions of the area. As a bonus, we were warmly greeted by the true guardians of the church—a small gang of cats, who seemed far more interested in our visit than we expected. Let’s just say they took their “purring patrol duties” very seriously!

Camel Park

The Camel Park was undoubtedly the highlight of the day. When we arrived, there were only three cars in the parking lot, which meant we practically had the entire place to ourselves—a rare treat! The park offers a variety of activities, has a nice restaurant and a pool when the temperatures are unbearable. First stop was the Lemurs’ place where Diana wanted to explore their naughtiness along with Clara since she missed our encounter the day before in Paphos Zoo. Took a few pictures and headed to the Camels stable, the pickup point for the ride around the complex. The smelly creatures waited gently for us to get on and we started our ride which took about 15 mins. Back at the stables, it was around 2 PM so we decided to take a breath and enjoy some lunch and coffee to get our energy levels back up. The food was good, but the coffee got my attention since it was one of the greatest lattes that I had in Cyprus.

Back on our feet, Clara wanted to feed the Camels so first we went to the counter to buy some goodies, I believe it was 5 EUR for the big bag. These animals are not fooling around and they eat a lot, a lot I say. At one point one of the camels took a bite from me :)). No worries, no harm done there, just a few drawls on my jacket. Last but not least, there was the pony ride, which for Clara is a must do each time she sees the little horses.

Now that we checked all the activities available, we started a walk around the complex to see the rest of the animals such as llamas, ostriches or the rest of the camels. About 40-50 which were sheltering from the sun after each tree in the stables. Before we left Clara wanted to test the playground once more. Happy to be able to cover all things for today we decided to wrap up our tour with Larnaka which was 30 clicks away. Of course we could end it without a Lemur toy which will become the favorite team member.

Entrance	5.00 / 7.00 Eur
Camel Ride	5.00 / 7.00 Eur
Pony Ride	5.00 Eur
Donkey Ride	5.00 Eur
Lemur Encounter	5.00 Eur
Other Activities	5D Cinema, Bumper Cars, Mini Golf

Wandering Larnaka

On our way to the city center, we made a stop to Kamares Aqueduct, a magnificent engineering construction built in 1747, for a few pictures.

At 16:30 we were in the Main Square of Holy Church of Saint Lazarus, lucky enough to find a parking spot for 2 EUR right nearby. After we visited the church we started our walk on the Promenade. Here we realized a lot of things have changed from our last visit, a lot of new buildings, hotels and restaurants with a great vibe. The sun was almost set, so time for dinner was there. After a rigorous research over Google Maps we decided to go with Ocean Basket, and we weren’t wrong. A combination of Sea & Fast Food, the shrimps, clamps or fish sided by numerous sauces are delicious and affordable i might say. Great choice, a choice which will be replicated in the coming days.

Church of Saint Lazarus: A stunning 9th-century Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Lazarus, featuring intricate architecture and a museum with religious artifacts.
Larnaca Salt Lake: A natural landmark home to flamingos and migratory birds in winter, with the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque nearby.
Finikoudes Beach and Promenade: A lively waterfront lined with palm trees, cafes, restaurants, and shops, perfect for a relaxing stroll.
Larnaca Castle: A medieval castle turned museum with historical artifacts and stunning rooftop views of the city.
Kamares Aqueduct: An 18th-century Ottoman aqueduct showcasing impressive engineering and historical significance.

And there it was, a day to remember a day with 40 springs, a day where I was able to enjoy what I like most: family time, sun and travel … I hate to stay in one place 🙂 too boring for me.