A mistake to ditch free parking at Finikoudes

For many years, we were fortunate that the Larnaca local council provided free parking just before the promenade. You could always rely on finding a parking space in Larnaca. Unfortunately, the town council has now decided to convert this entire area into what appears to be the largest bus stop – possibly in Europe. From what I have heard, they plan to station well over 100 buses there on standby.

The problem is simple: parking has become impossible. On a typical day, at least 1,000 to 2,000 cars used that area for parking. Removing this capacity has created an immediate and severe shortage. There is now no way for me to visit and enjoy Finikoudes without paying for parking. I used to go daily for my walks, and I loved it, but not anymore. I cannot find free parking anywhere, and most cars are now parked on the road, on pavements, and anywhere they can fit. Let’s be…