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Makenzy Beach (Λάρνακας)

Larnaca · Larnaca · 4.6 (750) · Tourist favourite

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Blue Flag city beach in Larnaca with clean yellow sand, shallow water, cheap sunbeds, water sports and famous plane-spotting views.

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Family Friendly Tourist Friendly Sea View Good for Groups Budget Friendly Outdoor Seating Amazing Sunset Good Value Sunset Spot Late Night

Makenzy (Mackenzie) Beach is Larnaca's lively organised city beach, backed by a buzzing strip of cafés, bars and restaurants. Visitors praise its clean yellow sand, calm shallow water and relaxed atmosphere, with affordable sunbeds and umbrellas reported at around EUR 2.50 to 3 per day. The beach carries Blue Flag status and offers plenty to do: beach volleyball courts, windsurfing, and other water sports rentals sit alongside space to simply lay out your own towel and unwind.

Sitting close to Larnaca's old airport, it is famous for the spectacle of planes coming in low to land overhead, a favourite with visitors sipping coffee at sunset. Nearby you will find the Salt Lake and Flamingo Beach just minutes away, plus a striking sandstone rock in the water by the Flamingo Beach Hotel. Quieter in the late afternoon and after the summer high season, it comes alive again at night when people gather for drinks and parties. Ideal for families, groups and sun-seekers wanting easy city-beach convenience.

What guests say

Clean yellow sand and calm, shallow water
Famous views of planes landing while relaxing
Affordable sunbeds and umbrellas (around EUR 2.50-3)
Water sports on offer including windsurfing and a beach volleyball zone
Relaxed vibe with freedom to set up your own towel
Quieter and pleasant in the late afternoon and off-season
Lively night-time atmosphere with parties
Close to the Salt Lake and Flamingo Beach
Nearby restaurants can be a bit pricey
Possible converging tides that may indicate rip currents, requiring caution

Order this: Fish soup

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Makenzy Beach (Λάρνακας), Piyale Paşa, Larnaka 6028, Cyprus

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