Larnaca · Choirokoitia, Larnaca district
Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement
A UNESCO World Heritage Stone Age village with reconstructed round houses that children can walk into, about 9,000 years after people first lived here.
Kids 5–11 · Teens 12+
Department of Antiquities entry fee.
Castles & history
All year; go early in summer.
Department of Antiquities hours: longer days in summer, shorter in winter, with last entry before closing. Check the official list before you go.
1–1½ hours
Outdoor
Off the Nicosia/Limassol – Larnaca motorway near Choirokoitia village
Car or tour
About Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement
Choirokoitia is one of the best-preserved Neolithic settlements in the eastern Mediterranean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People lived on this hillside from around the 7th millennium BC.
Near the entrance, archaeologists have rebuilt several round houses to show how the village looked. Children can step inside, then climb the path to see the real excavated foundations.
What kids love, facilities and tips
What kids love
- Going inside the reconstructed Stone Age houses
- Imagining life 9,000 years ago
- The hillside view
Facilities
- Parking
- Toilets
Tips for parents
- The path up the hill is steep and stony: wear trainers, and leave the pushchair in the car.
- There is little shade; avoid the midday heat in summer.
Getting there
Car or tour
The site is just off the motorway between Larnaca and Limassol. A car is needed.
Directions to Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Taxi or car
For farm parks, waterparks out of town and mountain trips, a taxi or hire car is usually quicker with children and car seats.
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Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement with kids: questions
Is Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement free?
No. Department of Antiquities entry fee.
What ages is Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement good for?
It suits kids (5–11), teens (12+). Plan on 1–1½ hours for a visit.
How do you get to Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement?
The site is just off the motorway between Larnaca and Limassol. A car is needed.
Sources
Information checked on 2026-10-09. Prices, hours and seasons change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Department of Antiquities: sites and opening hours ↗UNESCO: Choirokoitia ↗