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Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)Paphos · AussichtAphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)The sea stack where, in legend, Aphrodite rose from the foam. A pebble cove framed by white cliffs on the old Paphos–Limassol coast road, and one of the island's great sunset stops.
Paphos Archaeological ParkPaphos · GeschichtePaphos Archaeological ParkThe UNESCO-listed heart of ancient Nea Paphos, famous for the Roman floor mosaics of the Houses of Dionysus, Theseus and Aion, right beside Paphos harbour.
KourionLimassol · GeschichteKourionA clifftop ancient city-kingdom above Episkopi Bay, with a restored Greco-Roman theatre, fine mosaics and one of the most dramatic sea views in Cyprus.
Cape Greco National Forest ParkAgia Napa · NaturCape Greco National Forest ParkThe rugged headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras, with sea caves, a natural rock bridge, clifftop trails and some of the clearest water in Cyprus.
Fig Tree BayAgia Napa · StrandFig Tree BayProtaras's signature beach, a sheltered sandy bay with shallow, glassy water and a small islet you can swim out to.
Cyprus MuseumNikosia · GeschichteCyprus MuseumThe island's oldest and largest archaeological museum, tracing 11,000 years of Cypriot history from Neolithic idols to Roman marble.
Kykkos MonasteryTroodos · GeschichteKykkos MonasteryCyprus's richest and most famous monastery, high in the forested western Troodos, home to a revered icon of the Virgin and a remarkable museum.
A village tableTroodos · EssenA village tableNot a named restaurant. A kind of room: wood, a lamp, people who already live there. Order what the kitchen is cooking.
Church of Saint LazarusLarnaka · GeschichteChurch of Saint LazarusLarnaca's landmark 9th-century stone church, built over the tomb of Saint Lazarus, with a richly carved iconostasis and a crypt you can visit.
Hala Sultan TekkeLarnaka · GeschichteHala Sultan TekkeA serene Ottoman mosque and shrine among palm trees on the shore of Larnaca Salt Lake, one of the most important Muslim holy sites in the region.
Tombs of the KingsPaphos · GeschichteTombs of the KingsA vast Hellenistic and Roman necropolis cut into the seaside rock north of Kato Paphos, with atrium tombs that feel like underground houses.
Avakas GorgePaphos · NaturAvakas GorgeA narrow limestone gorge on the edge of the Akamas, where cliffs close in to just a few metres apart. One of Cyprus's most rewarding short hikes.
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)Paphos · NaturBlue Lagoon (Akamas)A sheltered turquoise cove off the Akamas Peninsula, with crystal-clear water over white sand. Best reached by boat from Latchi.
Baths of AphroditePaphos · NaturBaths of AphroditeA shaded grotto pool fed by a spring, where legend says Aphrodite bathed. It is also the starting point for the Aphrodite and Adonis nature trails.
Coral BayPaphos · StrandCoral BayA crescent of golden sand between two headlands near Peyia, with calm, shallow water. A favourite family beach on the Paphos coast.
Lara BeachPaphos · StrandLara BeachA wild, unspoilt bay on the west coast of the Akamas and one of the Mediterranean's key nesting beaches for green and loggerhead turtles.
Paphos CastlePaphos · GeschichtePaphos CastleA compact stone fort guarding the end of Paphos harbour, rebuilt by the Ottomans in the 16th century on the site of a Byzantine fortress.
Peyia Sea Caves & Edro III ShipwreckPaphos · AussichtPeyia Sea Caves & Edro III ShipwreckWave-cut limestone ledges and caves north of Coral Bay, where the rusting cargo ship Edro III has sat on the rocks since 2011.
Kolossi CastleLimassol · GeschichteKolossi CastleA solid 15th-century keep built by the Knights Hospitaller amid vineyards and sugar-cane fields. It gave its name to the sweet Commandaria wine.
Limassol Castle (Cyprus Medieval Museum)Limassol · GeschichteLimassol Castle (Cyprus Medieval Museum)A stout medieval castle in Limassol's old town that now houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum, steps from the old port.
Sanctuary of Apollo HylatesLimassol · GeschichteSanctuary of Apollo HylatesThe ancient sanctuary of Apollo, god of the woodlands, near Kourion, with a partly re-erected Roman temple among pines and carob trees.
Lady's Mile BeachLimassol · StrandLady's Mile BeachA long, open stretch of sand on the Akrotiri peninsula south of Limassol, with shallow water and plenty of space even in summer.
Governor's BeachLimassol · StrandGovernor's BeachSmall coves of dark sand beneath bright white chalk cliffs east of Limassol, with clear water and a striking contrast of colours.
Akrotiri Salt LakeLimassol · NaturAkrotiri Salt LakeThe largest inland body of water in Cyprus, a protected wetland where thousands of greater flamingos gather in winter.
Caledonia WaterfallTroodos · NaturCaledonia WaterfallOne of the highest waterfalls in Cyprus, tumbling through a shaded Troodos valley above Platres along a much-loved nature trail.
Molos PromenadeLimassol · NaturMolos PromenadeLimassol's palm-lined seafront park and promenade, stretching from the old port along the sea with lawns, sculptures and a cycle path.
AmathusLimassol · GeschichteAmathusThe ruins of one of Cyprus's ancient city-kingdoms on the coast east of Limassol, with a Roman-era agora and an acropolis once crowned by a sanctuary of Aphrodite.
Konnos BayAgia Napa · StrandKonnos BayA small, sheltered cove tucked under the pines on the edge of Cape Greco, with soft sand and brilliantly clear water.
Nissi BeachAgia Napa · StrandNissi BeachAyia Napa's famous white-sand beach, where a sandbar wades out to a small islet through shallow turquoise water.
Ayia Napa MonasteryAgia Napa · GeschichteAyia Napa MonasteryA Venetian-era monastery at the heart of Ayia Napa, with a cave church, a cloistered courtyard and a centuries-old sycamore tree.
Prophet Elias ChurchAgia Napa · AussichtProphet Elias ChurchA small stone church perched on a rocky hilltop above Protaras, reached by a flight of steps and rewarded with sweeping views over the coast.
Ayia Napa Sea CavesAgia Napa · AussichtAyia Napa Sea CavesA stretch of wave-carved limestone cliffs and caves on the Ayia Napa side of Cape Greco, famous for clear water and dramatic rock shapes.
Thalassa Municipal MuseumAgia Napa · GeschichteThalassa Municipal MuseumAyia Napa's museum of the sea, telling Cyprus's maritime story from prehistory onwards. Its centrepiece is a full-size replica of the ancient Kyrenia ship.
Makronissos TombsAgia Napa · GeschichteMakronissos TombsA small Hellenistic and Roman necropolis of rock-cut tombs on the coast west of Ayia Napa, free to wander and rarely crowded.
Ayia Napa Sculpture ParkAgia Napa · AktivitätAyia Napa Sculpture ParkAn open-air park of modern sculptures by artists from around the world, set on the coast between Ayia Napa and Cape Greco. Free to enter.
Famagusta Gate & Venetian WallsNikosia · GeschichteFamagusta Gate & Venetian WallsThe grandest of the three gates in Nicosia's 16th-century Venetian walls, now a cultural centre at the edge of the old town.
Shacolas Tower ObservatoryNikosia · AussichtShacolas Tower ObservatoryA museum and observation deck high above Ledra Street, with a 360-degree view across the divided capital and the Kyrenia mountains.
Byzantine Museum (Archbishop Makarios III Foundation)Nikosia · GeschichteByzantine Museum (Archbishop Makarios III Foundation)One of the finest collections of Byzantine icons in the world, housed beside the Archbishop's Palace in old Nicosia.
Leventis Municipal MuseumNikosia · GeschichteLeventis Municipal MuseumNicosia's own history museum, telling the story of the capital from prehistory to today in a beautifully restored old-town mansion. Free entry.
Agios Nikolaos tis StegisTroodos · GeschichteAgios Nikolaos tis StegisA UNESCO-listed Byzantine church near Kakopetria, named for its steep protective timber roof and filled with frescoes from the 11th to the 17th century.
Machairas MonasteryTroodos · GeschichteMachairas MonasteryA 12th-century monastery on the pine-clad slopes of the Machairas forest, about 40 km from Nicosia, with mountain views and deep historical roots.
Athalassa National Forest ParkNikosia · NaturAthalassa National Forest ParkNicosia's big green lung, a pine-forested park with a lake, walking and cycling trails and picnic spots on the edge of the city.
Panagia Asinou ChurchTroodos · GeschichtePanagia Asinou ChurchA remote UNESCO-listed Painted Church in the northern Troodos foothills, with some of the finest early 12th-century frescoes in Cyprus.
Larnaca Salt LakeLarnaka · NaturLarnaca Salt LakeA network of four salt lakes beside Larnaca, a protected wetland where flocks of greater flamingos spend the winter.
Finikoudes Beach & PromenadeLarnaka · StrandFinikoudes Beach & PromenadeLarnaca's palm-lined seafront promenade and town beach, with calm, shallow water in the heart of the city.
Mackenzie BeachLarnaka · StrandMackenzie BeachA lively sandy beach south of Larnaca centre, known for its clear water, beachfront promenade and planes gliding in low to land.
Kamares AqueductLarnaka · GeschichteKamares AqueductAn 18th-century Ottoman aqueduct whose stone arches march across the western edge of Larnaca. It is beautifully lit at night.
Choirokoitia Neolithic SettlementLarnaka · GeschichteChoirokoitia Neolithic SettlementA UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved Neolithic villages in the eastern Mediterranean, inhabited from the 7th millennium BC, with reconstructed round houses.
Lefkara VillageLarnaka · DorfLefkara VillageA handsome hill village of honey-coloured stone houses, famous for its handmade Lefkaritiko lace and silverwork.
Stavrovouni MonasteryLarnaka · GeschichteStavrovouni MonasteryA hilltop monastery founded, by tradition, by Saint Helena in the 4th century, perched almost 700 m up with vast views over the Larnaca plain.
Panagia Angeloktisti ChurchLarnaka · GeschichtePanagia Angeloktisti ChurchA Byzantine church in Kiti village that preserves a rare 6th-century apse mosaic of the Virgin and Child between two archangels.
Limassol MarinaLimassol · StadtLimassol MarinaYachts, a promenade, and the modern face of the city. Walk it once. Eat somewhere that is not on the pontoon.
Paphos lighthouse and the archaeological parkPaphos · GeschichtePaphos lighthouse and the archaeological parkThe castle and the light at the end of the harbour. Late afternoon is the hour the stone goes warm.
Nicosia inside the wallsNikosia · StadtNicosia inside the wallsThe capital from the walls. It is a city for walking and for dinner, not for a beach bag.
Büyük HanNikosia · GeschichteBüyük HanThe old caravanserai inside the walls: a stone courtyard with shade, coffee, and workshops. Go in the morning, before the groups.
Troodos villagesTroodos · DorfTroodos villagesStone, pines, and in winter a dusting of snow. This is the Cyprus that does not appear on a beach postcard.