Ports and Harbours
The ports of Cyprus are operated and maintained by the Cyprus Ports Authority. Major harbours of the island are Limassol harbour, and Larnaca harbour, which service cargo, passenger, and cruise ships. Limassol is the larger of the two, and handles a large volume of both cargo and cruise vessels. Larnaca is primarily a cargo port but played a big part in the evacuation of foreign nationals from Lebanon in 2006, and in the subsequent humanitarian aid effort. A smaller cargo dock also exists at Vasilikos, near Zygi (a small town between Larnaca and Limassol). Smaller vessels and private yachts can dock at Marinas in Cyprus.
Larnaca Marina in Larnaca 34°55′05″N 033°38′29″E / 34.91806°N 33.64139°E / 34.91806; 33.64139
St Raphael Marina in Limassol 34°42′00″N 033°10′00″E / 34.7°N 33.1666667°E / 34.7; 33.1666667
Paphos harbour 34°45′15″N 032°24′30″E / 34.75417°N 32.40833°E / 34.75417; 32.40833
List of ports and harbours: Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Vasilikos.
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