Larnaca, Cyprus | June 2026
Larnaca, Cyprus:
Airports:
We flew in and out of Larnaca airport and hired a taxi driver at the airport to take us to Chabad for 25 Euro.
Weather:
Sunny, hot, summer weather.
Transportation:
We recommend a Jewish driver, Iliya +357 99 669857
You can also use Bolt or regular taxi services.
Accommodations:
Rimon - Definitely stay here. It's the Chabad hotel. Restaurants, shul, kosher food store all on premises.
Kosher Food:
There is quite a lot of Kosher food in Larnaca, making Cyprus a very convenient vacation spot for Israelis.
I don't know the kashrus level, but the Rabbinate of Cyprus, as of June 2026, lists the following kosher restaurants:
Sambation - Chabad's meat restaurant on the first floor of Chabad
Shamaim - Chabad's dairy restaurant on the roof of Chabad
GlattShop - Chabad's super well-stocked grocery on the second floor of Chabad
Holy Sushi
Deli Shawarma
Burger Philosophy
Baraka Catering
Activities:
Cruise - We did a 1.5 hour mini-submarine cruise with windows on the bottom of the boat so you can see the fish and famous shipwreck. You can book in advance or just walk to the Larnaca Marina and book tickets at the first booth you see.
Oxana +357 96782209. Tickets were 15 Euro, for an extra 5 Euro, you get unlimited beer. Water is free.
Scuba Diving - Dive in to the world famous Zenobia shipwreck. Most scuba diving places require you to be a certified diver. Zenobia Diving Centre has a beginners level option. +357 96 444504
Snorkeling - You can also snorkel and see the top of the shipwreck and the fish.
Larnaka Medieval Fort