Discover the spirit of Cyprus
The honest planner — verified itineraries from beaches to mountains, both sides of the island
Featured destinations
Akamas peninsula: Cyprus's wild northwest corner
Explore the Akamas peninsula: Blue Lagoon by boat, Avakas Gorge hike, Lara Beach turtle nesting, jeep safaris, and the Baths of Aphrodite trail.
Ayia Napa: beaches, beats and the world's first underwater museum
Ayia Napa guide: Blue Lagoon cruises, MUSAN underwater museum, Cape Greco walks, Nissi Beach and how to enjoy it beyond the party strip.
Famagusta: Venetian walls, Gothic cathedral and the ghost of Varosha
Famagusta guide: the Venetian walled city, Lala Mustafa Pasha mosque, ancient Salamis ruins, and the haunting ghost town of Varosha in Northern Cyprus.
Kyrenia: the most beautiful harbour in the Mediterranean
Kyrenia guide: the iconic horseshoe harbour, Kyrenia Castle and shipwreck museum, Bellapais Abbey ruins, St Hilarion castle, and crossing from the south.
Larnaca: gateway city with a wreck-diving world record
Larnaca is Cyprus's main airport hub, home to Zenobia wreck diving, the flamingo salt lake, and one of the island's most authentic old towns.
Limassol: Cyprus's cosmopolitan city on the sea
Discover Limassol: marina walks, Old Town architecture, Kourion ruins, Troodos wine tours, and where to eat beyond the tourist strip.
Nicosia: Europe's last divided capital
Nicosia travel guide: the divided capital, Venetian walls, Green Line crossing, Byzantine museum, and how to explore both sides in a single day.
Paphos: where mythology meets the Mediterranean
Plan your visit to Paphos: Tombs of the Kings, Akamas adventures, local wine tours, and where to eat beyond the tourist strip.
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Cyprus 10 days deep — Paphos, Akamas, Troodos, Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Limassol
Ten days to truly know Cyprus: western archaeology, wild Akamas coast, mountain wine roads, the capital, Zenobia diving and eastern beaches.
Cyprus 14 days grand tour — south, north, Karpaz peninsula and back
Two weeks covering all of Cyprus: western archaeology, Troodos mountains, the capital, then north to Kyrenia, Famagusta and the remote Karpaz peninsula.
Cyprus 3 days essentials — Paphos archaeological sites, Akamas and Troodos
Spend 3 days in Cyprus the smart way: Paphos tombs, Akamas Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's Rock and a Troodos mountain taste.
Cyprus 5 days coast and mountains — Paphos, Troodos and Limassol
Five days covering western Cyprus: Paphos archaeology, Akamas coast, Troodos wine roads and Limassol's cosmopolitan seafront.
Featured guides
Best beaches in Cyprus: the definitive ranking
From wild Akamas coves to party-ready Nissi, our ranked guide covers Cyprus's top beaches by vibe, water quality, and accessibility.
Blue Lagoon Akamas: the complete guide to getting there
Boat trips, jeep tracks, snorkelling tips, and everything you need to visit the Blue Lagoon inside Akamas National Park, Cyprus.
Northern Cyprus: the complete travel guide
Complete guide to visiting Northern Cyprus — Kyrenia, Famagusta, Salamis, crossing the Green Line, what to expect, and the political context.
When to visit Cyprus: month-by-month guide
Best time to visit Cyprus by interest — beaches, walking, wine, culture. Month-by-month weather, prices, and crowd levels for the whole island.