Hala Sultan Tekke
Hala Sultan Tekke is a mosque, Sufi lodge, and külliye located in Larnaca, Cyprus. Established in 1760, the site features examples of Ottoman architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Cyprus.
Planning a visit
The site is open to visitors daily. Hours are 08:30 to 17:00 from November through April, and 08:30 to 19:30 from May through October. Admission is free. The location is 2 km from Larnaca International Airport, making it a convenient stop for travelers arriving by air. For those traveling from the capital, Nicosia is 39 km away.
Summer months from June to August are hot and dry, with daily highs reaching 31 °C and almost no rainfall recorded. Winter months such as January and December are cooler, with average highs between 15 °C and 17 °C and the highest frequency of rainfall. Travelers can combine a visit here with the Church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca, located 3.7 km away. Other sites in the area include Khirokitia at 26.2 km, or the Cyprus Museum, Shacolas Tower, and Büyük Han, which are all approximately 39 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 56 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 49 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
