Mosque · Larnaca

Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke

A mosque among palm trees on the shore of a salt lake where flamingos spend the winter.

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Guide

Larnaca's salt lake fills with rain in winter and dries to a white crust in summer. In the cooler months flocks of flamingos feed in the shallow water, sometimes close to the road.

On the western shore stands Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque built around the tomb of Umm Haram and one of the most revered sites in the Muslim world. It is still used for worship, and visitors are welcome outside prayer times.

The catch. Flamingos are a winter sight and depend on the water level; in summer the lake is dry. At the mosque, cover shoulders and knees and take your shoes off.

Local tip. Late afternoon gives the best light across the lake towards the mosque.

Hala Sultan Tekke

A mosque and shrine among palms on the shore of the salt lake: a domed prayer hall, a minaret and the domed tomb behind it.

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Tickets and opening hours

Entry

free

16 Apr – 15 Sep

08:30 – 19:30

16 Sep – 15 Apr

08:30 – 17:00

Source: Visit Cyprus, checked 2026-11-10. Prices and hours can change without notice.

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