Finikoudes Beach — Local services in Larnaca

Location might look nice but it is not a safe beach. My bag was stolen with phone, cards and car keys...apparently it is a hotspot for personal item thefts on this beach,something the municipality and the police are well aware this is an issue but obviously not doing much about it. The poloce response when we went to report it was " yes we know about it, we have had many other people coming to report theft" to my question why is not anything done to warn the public more actively like signs on the beach, their response was "you need to take that to the mayor"......... Apparently there is a small sign hidden behind a dumpster that is supposingly warning the public, and that you find out about it after your things have been stolen. There are many other beaches, nicer and safer than this one, save yourself the stress and go somewhere else. The police nor the municipality are definitely not going to help or do anything...

Finikoudes has a great location — right in the heart of Larnaca, with tons of restaurants, cafés, pubs, and ice cream spots just across the road. It’s close to the old mosque, the medieval castle, and the harbour, so it should be one of the city’s highlights.

But the reality? The beach really needs attention. It’s not Blue Flag, and it’s easy to see why: the sand is full of cigarette butts, and the sunbeds and umbrellas are old, dirty, and in many cases torn. The municipality still charges €15 for two beds and one umbrella (and no table anymore), but clearly doesn’t put the money back into improvements.

To make matters worse, the staff who collect the money don’t seem to care about customer service — no “hello,” no “thank you,” not even a smile.

Overall, Finikoudes has the location and atmosphere to be amazing, but the lack of upkeep really brings it down. A bit of investment and basic courtesy would make a world...

Finikoudes beach, situated in Larnaca, is renowned as one of southern Cyprus’s most famous beaches. Named after palm trees planted in 1922, it boasts Blue Flag status and is meticulously maintained by Larnaka Municipality, offering a clean environment and a summer lifeguard service. With a length of approximately half a kilometer, the beach features fine grey sand, ideal for children’s play. The tranquil sea allows for supervised paddling and swimming. Conveniently located near the heart of Larnaca, visitors can seamlessly transition from sunbathing to enjoying local restaurants and shopping. The beach offers various amenities, including water sports, rental options for sunbeds and umbrellas, as well as shops and restaurants. Additionally, a small fun park with an arcade adds to the recreational options at...