There are many Cyprus attractions varying from historical attractions such as medieval castles and interesting archaeological sites, to other cultural attractions which include beautiful villages, churches, monasteries and local wineries found in various locations.

Apart from these, Cyprus has amazing beaches and coasts to offer with shallow turquoise waters, in which tourists or locals can spend their time relaxing and enjoying the sun, beach and crystal clear waters.

Apart from the sea, Cyprus can also offer breath taking mountain views and clean fresh air in some of the amazing mountain resorts located near the Troodos mountain range.

There are hundreds of attractions and things to do in Cyprus and in the list below you can find some of the most popular activities and places to visit.

Things to do and places to see in Cyprus

Paphos Gate

Paphos Gate was one of the three entrances to the walls which the Venetians built around the town of Nicosia. The road began outside the ...

Famagusta Gate

Famagusta Gate is the most splendid of all the gates of Venetian Nicosia. The particular gate opened the way towards the most important p...

Kyrenia Gate

The Kyrenia Gate is a gate at the Walls of Nicosia, located in the north Turkish occupied part of Nicosia in Cyprus. It was the gate whic...

Ancient Solon Theatre - Morphou

Herodotos mentions that the town of Solon was built under the instruction of Solona , in whose honour the name of the town was given. Soloi ...

Tamasos Archaeological Site

The ancient town –kingdom of Tamasos is located about 21 kilometres southwest of Nicosia, at the banks of the Pedieos River. The largest p...

Bayraktar Mosque

The Bayraktar Mosque is located at the west part of the Costanza Batalion and next to the Ohi Market. The Bayraktar Mosque  was buil...

Arablar Mosque (Stavros tou Missirikou)

The Arablar Mosque (Stavros tou Missirikou) is located in the east side of the Faneromeni Church courtyard, in old Nicosia. The Mosq...

Paralimni Lake

Paralimni Lake is located in the eastern part of Cyprus in the Ammochostos district a little outside of Paralimni. It is one of the most...

Cyherbia Botanical Park

The Cyherbia Botanical Park is located in the community of Avgorou in the Larnaca district, a small paradise for all senses. There are sm...

Museum of History of Cypriot Coinage

The Museum of History of Cypriot Coinage operated in 1995 and it is the only one of its kind in the Nicosia district in Cyprus. This perm...

Oroklini Lake

Nestled in the heart of Cyprus, Oroklini Lake stands as a testament to the island's commitment to preserving its natural beauty and biodiver...

Athalassa Lake

Athalassa Lake is located at the Agios Georgios Park in the Nicosia district, which is part of the national Forest  Park of Athalassa. ...

Almirolivado Lake

The Almirolivado Lake is located near the Amiantos mines, in a  rough area in the  Troodos Mountains. One can only reach it by ...

Ergates Lake

The Ergates Lake is situated in the Ergates village in the Nicosia district. It has a circular shape and in the middle it has a small island...

Kokkinopezoula - Mitsero Red Lake

The Kokkinopezoula Lake is located 28 kilometres to the southwest of Nicosia, in the village of Mitsero. Access to the lake is through a...

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