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

Cedar Valley (Koilada ton Kedron)

Cedar Valley or Koilada ton Kedron in Greek is located deep in the Paphos Forest (Paphos district) This beautiful and stunning valley can be found between th

Larnaca

Kalavasos Tenta - Archaeological Site

Kalavasos Tenta refers to a hill which is about 20 meters high, over the west side of the Valley of Vasiliko, 2.5kilometres from the village Kalavasos.  The

Famagusta

Cape Greco Peninsula

Nestled on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, Cavo Greco stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Paphos

Paphos Castle

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

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

Amathus Archaeological Site

The Amathus archaeological site is located 11km east of Limassol centre and is considered as one of the most important ancient and historical sites in Cyprus.

Paphos

Avakas Gorge (Faraggi tou Avaka)

Avakas Gorge is an amazing masterpiece of nature located at the beginning of the Akamas peninsula, about 16 km west of Paphos (Pafos).

Paphos

Edro III Shipwreck

The EDRO III is a cargo ship that ran aground on the rocky coast of Peyia in the Paphos district and never left.

A few Cyprus beaches

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.

Paphos

Coral Bay Beach, Cyprus

Coral Bay is a crescent-shaped bay in the Peyia municipality, about 11 km north of Paphos — roughly a 15 minute drive.

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.

Paphos

Petra tou Romiou

Along the sun-kissed southwestern coast of Cyprus, between the cities of Paphos and Limassol, rises one of the island’s most legendary landmarks: Petra tou Romi

Paphos

Blue lagoon Beach, Akamas

Tucked away in the remote Akamas Peninsula in northwestern Cyprus, the Blue Lagoon is one of the island's most breathtaking natural treasures.

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

Paphos

Latchi Beach, Cyprus

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

Paphos

Pachyammos Beach

Far from the bustling resorts and crowded promenades of southern Cyprus, Pachyammos Beach offers a different kind of coastal experience—quiet, authentic, and ge

A few villages in Cyprus

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.

Nicosia

Kakopetria Village

Nestled in the heart of the Troodos Mountains, at an altitude of around 667 meters, lies the enchanting village of Kakopetria—a serene escape that combines the

Larnaca

Lefkara Village

Perched at about 650 m above sea level on the sunny slopes of Troodos, Lefkara unfolds like a living canvas—an amphitheater of winding limestone alleys, terraco

Famagusta

Ayia Napa Village, Cyprus

Perched on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, Ayia Napa is a name that conjures images of golden beaches, turquoise waters, vibrant nightlife, and sun-drenched d

Paphos

Yeroskipou / Geroskipou

Yeroskipou or often spelled as Geroskipou is a large suburb in Cyprus, east of Paphos with a population of about  8.500 residents. According to mythology, th

Nicosia

Pedoulas Village

High in the folds of the Troodos Mountains, where pine forests meet crisp mountain air, lies the village of Pedoulas.

Nicosia

Kalopanayiotis Village

Tucked into the folds of the Troodos Mountains, Kalopanayiotis is a village where every stone seems to carry memory.

Limassol

Pissouri Village

The charming village Pissouri, is located in the Limassol district about 30 kilometres west of Limassol ,  between Limassol and Paphos.

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.

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

Limassol

Agios Mamas Church - Louvaras Village

The church of Agios Mamas is located at the south part of the Troodos mountain range, at the village of Louvaras at a distance of about 27 kilometres north of t

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

A few Cyprus monasteries

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

Kykkos Monastery

High in the verdant Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, shrouded in pine forests and misty mountain air, lies one of the island’s most revered and iconic religious sit

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

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

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