DK Travel : Cyprus : Outdoor

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Lara

Jagged rocks frame Lara’s immaculate stretch of sand, which is usually much less busy than Acapulco. It has a couple of bar-restaurants serving snacks and cold drinks.
Lara Bay

Super beaches lie on each side of Cape Lara. South of the cape, there’s almost 2 km (1 mile) of uncrowded sand, while to the north there’s a shallow bay frequented by loggerhead turtles (see Lara Bay).The turtle protection group arranges occasional night-time walks along the beach in egg-laying season, when you can see the turtles struggling ashore. After laying, the eggs are carefully removed to a protected area on the beach where they are safe from dogs, foxes and other predators (see Lara Bay).
Lara Bay

This half-moon stretch to the north of Cape Lara is backed by high dunes and has fine white sand which attracts rare green and loggerhead turtles who lay their eggs here each summer (see Lara Bay).
Latsi

This tiny fishing haven served as the seaport of nearby Polis in bygone days, but is beginning to be discovered by holidaymakers, with a scattering of small hotels and tavernas on the harbour and along the sand.
Lefkara Circular Trail

Lefkara, with its old stone cottages, is seen at its best from above. This uphill short stroll – only 3 km (2 miles) and about 90 minutes there and back – leads from the village’s main street to the hilltop chapel of Metamorfosis tou Sotiros (Transfiguration of the Saviour) and views that sweep over Lefkara and the Agios Minas monastery.
Lefkara Vetch

Unique to Cyprus, this broad-leafed flower (astragalus macrocarpus lefkarensis ) is found only in the wooded hills around Lefkara.
Louma, Pernera

Only a handful of adventurers and those in the know make it to this sandy stretch of coast, so if you want to escape the crowds, this is one to head for.
Lythrodontas-Lefkara

A challenging 14.5-km (9-mile) ride to the pretty lace-makers’ village.
Mackenzie Beach, Larnaka

Mackenzie (sometimes spelt Makenzy) Beach reportedly owes its name to a Scots caterer who set up a restaurant-bar here just after World War II. Whatever the origins, this is urban Larnaka’s handy beach getaway, much favoured by local families for its grey but clean sand and shallow waters. Lifeguards keep an eye on things, and date palms line the esplanade behind.
Makronissos, Agia Napa

Makronissos’s sandy hinter-land is perfect for cross-country quad-biking. You can rent bikes at the beach (see Makronissos Beach).