Larnaca's Salt Lake

Larnaca’s main salt lake, Alyki, is part of a system of four salt lakes. In winter, suitable water and food conditions attract migrating birds, including flamingos. Their numbers and location vary: this is a wonderful opportunity to observe nature, not a guarantee of seeing a flock on every visit.

Legend has it that Saint Lazarus, the first bishop of Larkana, asked an old woman for food and drink, and when she refused, he turned her vineyards into a salt lake.

We walked along part of the eastern shore, from the northern viewpoint to another viewpoint farther along, rather than completing a circuit. It was beautiful, but our route was unshaded. Bring a hat and water, stay on the paths, keep a distance from birds and avoid stepping onto mud or the lake bed for photographs.