Nature
Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke
In winter, thousands of flamingos wade across a mirror-flat salt lake; on its shore stands the palm-ringed Hala Sultan Tekke mosque. A flat walking trail circles the water.
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Sport · Oroklini
Cyprus Backyard Ultra
Saturday 13 March 2027
The island’s only official backyard ultra: runners complete a 6.706 km loop every hour, on the hour, and the last one still going wins — there is no set distance and no time limit. The race starts at 10am at the Oroklini picnic area near Larnaca; entry from €50, and the loop is open to spectators.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
Saturday 13 March 2027 · 10:00.
Where
Oroklini Picnic Area, Larnaca.
Entry
Runners from €50.
While you are there
Free places around Larnaca
Village
Lefkara Village
A hillside warren of cobbled lanes famous for handmade lace and filigree silver, with blue shutters, shaded courtyards and a coffee at every turn.
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Heritage
Kamares Aqueduct
A graceful Ottoman aqueduct of tall pale arches striding across the plain on the edge of town — floodlit after dark and reflected in the pools that still gather at its feet.
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Questions
Cyprus Backyard Ultra: the essentials
When is Cyprus Backyard Ultra 2027?
Saturday 13 March 2027, 10:00.
Where is Cyprus Backyard Ultra held?
Oroklini Picnic Area, Larnaca, Cyprus.
Is Cyprus Backyard Ultra free?
Runners pay from €50 to take part.
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