Cyprus' best beaches to soak up the sun (part 3)

Cyprus is famous for its beautiful landscape, the sunny days, its amazing food and the history. It is inconceivable amazing how much beauty and history can be offered in such a small island. Specifically, Cyprus is famous for its beautiful beaches with the crystal clear waters and the golden sand. Let's have a look at some of them! 

Mckenzie Beach

 Everything started from a Scottish man that sheltered a small house in the beach of Larnaca. His name was Mckenzie. So, when the locals wanted to visit this beach, they used to tell  each other “Let’s go to Mckenzie ”. As a result, years now, this beautiful beach has remained known by that name. Its beautiful grey, thin sand and the crystal clear blue waters, had made Mckenzie one of the most famous beaches in Larnaca. Only a few kilometers away from the city center, full of bars and restaurants and easily accessible, Mckenzie can give the visitors everything they're looking for.

You can find it on the eastern side of the city center. Galu is one of the most famous beaches due to the events that are being organised there. Situated on Dhekelia Road, it is a beach  surrounded by palm trees and foliage.

A seaside bar that can be found right on spot, offers refreshing cocktails, nice food, as well as large sun-beds, so as to help you enjoy the calmness, while working at the same time on your tanning. It promises the visitors  a memorable experience!

Do you like good music while lying under the hot sun? Are you a beach bar lover? If yes, then Kastella is your place to be.

This is the beach with the most beach bar restaurants in a row. It boarders with Mckenzie beach on the north side, while on the west side you can find a little fishermen shelter. Besides all, it has also been awarded with a blue flag. It has crystal clear waters and thin, grey sand.

This beach is mostly visited by young people and that is the reason why it's known as "Kastella the Juvenile". A lot of events are organised during summertime, with famous Djs taking over the decks, promising a unique summer experience!

Another blue flag awarded beach. Yiannades beach can be found on Dekeleia road, in the area of Oroklini. The beach offers two kinds of different landscapes. The west side of the beach is covered in pebbles, while the east side is a mixture of pebbles and thin golden sand. Of course, both of them are surrounded by crystal clear blue waters!

For the water-sports lovers, Yiannades offers a variety of them;  jet skis, wind surfing and kite surfing are a few to be mentioned. For those keeping a low profile, a variety of restaurants and cafes can be also found along the length of the coast.

The beach is easy to access and only a few kilometers away from the city center of Larnaka.