Explore Cyprus

Beaches

Cyprus is well known for its beautiful coasts with sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

Cyprus

Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation located in the northeastern part of the sea.

History

Cyprus has always been an important island in the Mediterranean sea as many civilizations have tried to conquer it.

Culture

Most of the culture of Cyprus is bound up with Greek culture, which has been present on the island since antiquity, but it has also absorbed elements from its A

Cyprus Cities

Paphos

Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos is a town located at the southwest part of Cyprus. It was once the capital city of the country and one of the most important kingdoms on the island.

Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus

As of the 2021 census, Limassol District had a population of approximately 262,238, with the city itself housing around 198,558 residents.

Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus

Nicosia in Greek is known as “Lefkosia” and is the only city in Europe which is divided in two by a green line which separated the Greek - Cypriots from the Tur

Kyrenia

Kyrenia, Cyprus

Kyrenia is a seaside town of Cyprus which is located on the middle of the north shore. It is the capital of the district which extends from the acrotiri of C

Larnaca

Larnaca

Larnaca sits on the south-east coast of Cyprus and is, for most visitors, the first part of the island they see — the country's main airport is here.

A few Cyprus attractions and places to visit

Paphos

Akamas Peninsula

Akamas Peninsula: Cyprus' Untamed Jewel Tucked into the rugged northwest corner of Cyprus, the Akamas Peninsula is a wild, windswept land where cliffs plunge

Limassol

Kourion Archaeological Site

Kourion archaeological site is located on the west coast of Limassol in the small town of Episkopi. Kourion was an ancient city to the southwest shores of Cy

Paphos

Paphos Castle

Paphos Castle, also known as Paphos Harbour Castle, stands as a testament to Cyprus's rich and tumultuous history.

Paphos

Tombs of the Kings - Paphos

Nestled along the sun-drenched coastline of Paphos, Cyprus, the Tombs of the Kings stand as a testament to the island's rich tapestry of history and culture.

Paphos

Paphos Acropolis - Odeon

Paphos Acropolis is made up of ancient ruins and buildings of great historical value. The Acropolis is situated near the new Paphos Lighthouse, in the Paphos

Limassol

Akrotiri Peninsula

Akrotiri Peninsula is a small peninsula which includes the most south area of the Cyprus Island.

Larnaca

Zenobia wreck diving site

The Zenobia wreck diving site is rated as one of the top 10 wreck dives in the world and is located in Larnaca, in Cyprus island.

A few Cyprus beaches

Larnaca

Mackenzie Beach, Larnaca

Mackenzie Beach (also written McKenzie or Makenzie) is a few minutes south of the centre of Larnaca, and it is an unusual mix: golden sand and calm shallow wate

Famagusta

Glyki Nero - Grecian bay

Glyki Nero or Grecian Bay beach is one of the main beaches in Ayia Napa with crystal clear waters.

Limassol

Governor's Beach

Located on the south coast of Cyprus, Governor's Beach is a hidden gem that is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island.

Famagusta

Nissi Beach, Cyprus

Nissi Beach, located on the beautiful island of Cyprus, is a paradise for beach lovers and sun worshippers.

Paphos

Latchi Beach, Cyprus

On the far northwest coast of Cyprus, where rugged hills descend gently into the Mediterranean, lies Latchi Beach.

Famagusta

Fig Tree Bay, Protaras

Cyprus is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque coastlines, but one that stands out above the rest is Fig Tree Bay in Protaras.

Larnaca

Finikoudes Beach

Where the City Meets the Sea Larnaca is a city that blends history, hospitality, and hedonism—and nowhere is that more evident than at Finikoudes Beach.

Famagusta

Konnos Bay, Cyprus

Konnos Bay is a small, sheltered cove on the Famagusta coast, between Ayia Napa and Protaras.

A few villages in Cyprus

Paphos

Tsada village

Tsada is considered a large village in the Paphos district in Cyprus and it is about 10 kilometres away from the town of Paphos. The community is built at an

Paphos

Polis Chrysochous

Nestled on the northwest coast of Cyprus, Polis Chrysochous is a coastal haven that captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and stun

Limassol

Platres Village

Platres is one of the most beloved mountain villages in Cyprus, known for its cool climate, natural beauty, rich history, and peaceful atmosphere.

Paphos

Salamiou Village

Salamiou is one of the beautiful traditional villages of Cyprus, offering a peaceful and authentic glimpse into the island’s countryside, history, and rural way

Paphos

Pomos Village

Tucked away on the remote northwestern coast of Cyprus, Pomos is one of the island’s most serene and untouched destinations.

Paphos

Peyia Village, Cyprus

Perched gracefully on the scenic hillside of western Cyprus, Peyia Village exudes a timeless charm that captivates visitors with its authentic Cypriot character

Nicosia

Kato Pyrgos Village, Cyprus

Kato Pyrgos is one of the most distinctive and peaceful coastal villages in Cyprus, located in the north-western part of the island in the Tylliria region.

Larnaca

Zygi Village

The community of Zygi is built south of the beach, about 40 kilometres northwest of the Larnaca district.

A few Cyprus churches

Nicosia

Panagia Asinou Church - Nikitari

Panagia Asinou Church, located near the village of Nikitari in the Nicosia district, is one of the most treasured Byzantine monuments in Cyprus.

Nicosia

Panagia tou Araka Church

Panagia tou Araka church is one of the ten byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range that have been granted World Culture Heritage status by UNESCO. T

Larnaca

Panagia Angeloktisti Church

Panagia Angeloktisti Church is located in the village of Kiti, in Larnaca. The church, dates back to the 11th century and was erected over the ruins of an ea

Limassol

Timios Stavros Church - Pelendri

Timios Stavros church is located in the village of Pelendri in the Limassol district. It is one of the nine churches of Troodos which are part of the Unesco

A few Cyprus monasteries

Larnaca

Stavrovouni Monastery

Stavrovouni Monastery is situated on the highest point of the mountain of the same name (Stavrovouni), which is in located in Larnaca. This mountain was prev

Paphos

Panagia tou Sinti Monastery, Pentalia

Panagia tou Sinti Monastery (in Greek: Παναγία του Σίντη ) is a remarkable cultural monument and is located in picturesque area in the Pentalia village, on the

Paphos

Agios Neophytos Monastery, Paphos

Agios Neophytos Monastery is located near the village of Tala, about 10 kilometres north of Paphos, in a peaceful setting surrounded by greenery and forested hi

Nicosia

Stavros tou Agiasmati Monastery

Hidden deep within the Troodos Mountains, amidst dense pine forests and winding country roads, lies one of Cyprus’s most remarkable religious landmarks: the Sta

Limassol

Monastery of Trooditissa

The Holly monastery of Trooditissis or just Trooditissa is a men’s Orthodox monastery in Cyprus which belongs to the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. The Monastery