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Places to visit Cyprus+

  • Cyprus

  • Ayia Napa and Protaras

    Ayia Napa is THE seaside resort at the eastern tip of the island, dedicated to nightlife and thus has, for several years, been very popular with a young population, including the locals. Highly popular

    Explore Ayia Napa and Protaras

  • Larnaca

    Larnaca (100,000 inhabitants), with its own international airport, is a pleasant seaside resort. A promenade lined with palm trees along the beach where the influx of tourists is focused, a marina port

    Explore Larnaca

  • Limassol

    Located on the southern coast, Limassol is the second-largest city in Cyprus (population of 175,000). It is a modern city that has based its activities on industry and trade and has therefore nothing particularly

    Explore Limassol

  • Massif du Troodos

    The Troodos Mountains, the nature side of Cyprus. This imposing massif occupies the western part of the island and peaks at 1,952m with Mount Olympus. Forest-covered and dotted with villages, the massif

    Explore Massif du Troodos

  • Paphos

    Located on the western coast of Cyprus, Paphos is a thriving seaside resort which has the same artificial ambience as the big tourist centres of the island. It is smaller than Larnaca and Limassol, has

    Explore Paphos

In brief+

Weekly budget
£500
Flight budget
£300
Flight duration
4h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Euro
Language(s)
modern greek,
turkish

Overview

Cyprus

Greek Orthodox monasteries, Byzantine churches, mountain villages and cedar forests are just a few of Cyprus's major assets. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, is thought to have originated from this stunning island, which has a history of conflict between the Greeks and the Turks. The island has been divided since 1974; the Turks occupying the northern part, and the Greeks in the south. On the Greek side, Ayia Napa is an attractive seaside resort boasting magnificent beaches of fine sand and turquoise waters. Larnaca, with its palm tree sheltered bay, is also worth a visit. Small picturesque fishing ports, archaeological sites by the sea and small quiet houses are characteristic of the old capital of Paphos. Limassol is the island's second largest city, which, with its high-rise concrete architecture, is much more modern than its neighbours.
The north of the island is only open to the public at certain times, and Nicosia remains one of the world's last divided capitals. An attempt to break down the walls dividing the city on 8th March 2006 has not changed anything politically as the act was not officially recognised.

pros

  •  You can combine a seaside stay with cultural visits.
  •  Cyprus can be visited in all seasons.

cons

  •  Sandy beaches are rare to come across.
  •  The underlying tension between the north and the south can result in unrest.

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Our Editorial team's advice

In summer, when the early-afternoon heat is stifling, do as the Cypriots do and get up early to go to the beach or visit the sites. In the afternoon, most people take a siesta, and you will rarely find shops open during this interval. Before leaving for Cyprus, check the current political situation with the Foreign Office, who will warn of any tensions between the north and south zones.

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Hotels reviews by the Easyexperts

Welcome to the year-round island...

Welcome to the year-round island...

Hotels on Cyprus' south coast, both inland and by the sea, are comfortable and well-equipped. Staff are warm and welcoming, and the hotels tend to be very clean. You're unlikely to be the only Brits discovering this part of the world? Aphrodite's island is a top tourist destination amongst the British ...

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Corina Georgeta Abraham-Barna 24/08/2011 : "Medium hotel, old but improved by new painting, curtains and air conditioning installation."

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Treasure Island: Cyprus

The summits of Mount Olympus may no longer be inhabited by the Gods but the legend of Aphrodite born from the foam of the waves at Petra Tou has far from been forgotten about on the island. Cyprus' history as well as its art of living, have remained central to Cypriot culture. ...

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