A poke around inside the eclectic Pierides Museum, with its wealth of fascinating relics from across the island, is a good place to start sightseeing.
Step further back in time at Kition, the ancient site where Larnaca first took shape. Most of Kition is buried beneath the modern city, but there are still remnants from different eras scattered around.
Larnaca is home to the 9th-century church of St. Lazarus, undoubtedly one of the island's most cherished sites. There's also the immensely pretty 18th-century Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, which is an important Muslim shrine.
The city has an ancient fort which even served as a prison in the days when the island was British. It's now home to the annual Larnaca Festival every July.
Stroll along the palm-lined and recently renovated Finikoudes promenade. And, if you're here in winter, look out for flamingos nesting on the salt lake.
The village of Lefkara is 25 miles away and worth a look if you fancy buying its famous and exquisite handmade lace.
If you want an awesome view of the island, make your way up to Stavrovouni, the oldest monastery in Cyprus - but only if you're a man. Women are not allowed to enter the monastery
