Destinations across Cyprus
All destinations in Cyprus — coast, Troodos mountains, archaeological sites and traditional villages.
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.
Protaras: Cyprus's finest family beach destination
Protaras guide: Fig Tree Bay crystal water, Cape Greco walks, turtle cruises, and quieter alternatives to Ayia Napa for families and couples.
Troodos mountains: Cyprus's high country of wine, waterfalls and Byzantine frescoes
Explore the Troodos mountains: Kykkos Monastery, Caledonia waterfall hike, Omodos wine village, Mount Olympus, and painted Byzantine churches.
Cape Greco: sea caves, diving, and wild coastline
Cape Greco national park offers Cyprus's wildest southeastern coast — sea caves, crystal water, scuba diving, and cliff walks with near-zero development.
Coral Bay and Peyia: beaches, cliffs, and the Akamas gateway
Coral Bay near Peyia offers one of Paphos's finest sandy beaches, plus easy access to Akamas gorges, buggy trails, and boat trips to the Blue Lagoon.
Kakopetria: a painted-church village in the Troodos
Kakopetria is a beautifully preserved Troodos village with a UNESCO-listed Byzantine church, pine-forest walks, and a traditional old quarter of stone houses.
Karpaz Peninsula: wild donkeys, empty beaches, and the tip of Cyprus
The Karpaz Peninsula is Cyprus's wild northeastern finger — empty beaches, free-roaming donkeys, turtle nesting, and one of the last undeveloped coasts.
Kourion: Cyprus's most dramatic ancient theatre
Kourion is Cyprus's finest archaeological site — a clifftop Greco-Roman city with a restored theatre, mosaics, and panoramic sea views near Limassol.
Kykkos Monastery: the Troodos's royal monastery
Kykkos Monastery is Cyprus's most venerated religious site — a Troodos mountain foundation famous for its veiled icon, gold mosaics, and forest setting.
Lefkara: lace, silver, and a medieval hill village
Lefkara is Cyprus's most famous handicraft village — UNESCO lace and silverwork traditions, whitewashed lanes, and a preserved medieval streetscape.
Omodos and the Troodos wine villages
Omodos is Cyprus wine country's heart — cobblestone lanes, commandaria vineyards, traditional wineries, and mountain tavernas in the Troodos foothills.
Platres: the cool Troodos mountain resort
Platres is the Troodos's main mountain resort — pine forests, the Caledonia waterfall walk, and cool air that makes it the perfect escape from coastal heat.
Polis and Latchi: the quiet north Paphos coast
Polis and Latchi offer the quiet side of Paphos — a fishing harbour, Akamas trails, Blue Lagoon boat trips, and village tavernas well away from resort crowds.
Salamis: ancient city-kingdom on the northern coast
Salamis is ancient Cyprus's greatest city-kingdom — a vast site near Famagusta with gymnasia, Roman baths, agora, and necropolis spanning over 1,000 years.
Aphrodite's Rock: the mythological birthplace of a goddess
Aphrodite's Rock near Paphos marks the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. A quick stop with big views, sunset magic, and guided tours connecting nearby sites.
Bellapais: a Gothic abbey above the Northern Cyprus coast
Bellapais is one of the finest Gothic ruins in the Levant — a 13th-century Augustinian monastery above the Kyrenia coast with sweeping sea views.
Choirokoitia: a Neolithic village from 7000 BC
Choirokoitia is one of the Mediterranean's oldest settlements — a UNESCO Neolithic village on a Cyprus hillside, occupied continuously from 7000 BC.
Mount Olympus: Cyprus's highest peak and ski slopes
Mount Olympus reaches 1,952 m at Cyprus's roof — a summit of pine forest, winter snow, summer hiking, and panoramic views across the island and to the sea.
Pissouri: a cliff-top village above a perfect bay
Pissouri pairs a traditional Cypriot hilltop village with an uncrowded bay beach 4 km below — one of the most pleasant spots on the Limassol coast.
St. Hilarion Castle: the fairy-tale fortress above Kyrenia
St. Hilarion Castle crowns a 731 m peak above Kyrenia — a Crusader fortress with sweeping coastal views, said to have inspired a Disney fairy-tale castle.
Varosha: the ghost town of Famagusta
Varosha is a once-glamorous resort abandoned since 1974 and now partially reopened — a historically charged ghost town on the outskirts of Famagusta.