Kimon Palm Promenade is the hallmark of Larnaca. Here, along the azure coast, a wide boulevard stretches, lined on both sides with tall palm trees. Next to them are small cozy cafes, restaurants, shops selling souvenirs, and closer to the sea there is a city beach.
In the morning and during the day, vacationers come here to swim or sign up for the next excursion (there is a tourist center nearby), and in the evening to stroll in the glow of the night lights, drink a glass of wine, and take photos against the backdrop of the sunset.
On one side, the promenade ends at the “Marina” sea pier, where yachts of all kinds and pleasure boats are moored, and on the other side at Larnaca Fort. It was built by the Turks at the beginning of the 17th century in order to notify ships that they were allowed to enter the harbor. Next to it is the Jami Kebir Mosque, which used to be a Catholic church.
Walking along the promenade, you can see a bust of the Greek commander Kimon, whose name it bears. He commanded a flotilla of 140 ships during the liberation of the city of Kition (modern Larnaca) from Persian invaders.
Another monument is dedicated to the philosopher Zeno, the founder of Stoicism in philosophy. Local residents are very proud that the famous philosopher is their fellow countryman, who lived in this same city around 333 — 262 BC.
