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KYRENIA
Kyrenia (Girne) is North Cyprus' prettiest town having clung to the old Ottoman character of its harborside old district. Kyrenia Castle overlooks the quaint harbor on the eastern side, and climbing...
Nissi Beach
A swath of white sand loveliness that rolls onto the turquoise sea in Agia Napa, Nissi Beach is Cyprus' most famous strip of sand. Yes, it gets crowded in summer (a beach this gorgeous doesn't stay a...
Karpas Peninsula
The most beautiful region in Cyprus is the lonely and rugged Karpas Peninsula, which stretches out in a long finger of golden beaches backed by rugged hills in the northeast of the island (in North...
LARNACA
Easygoing Larnaca, on the island's southeast side, may be a seaside resort, but it's kept its local soul. This is by far the most laid-back base for holidaymakers here. All the facilities for...
St. Hilarion Castle
One of the Mediterranean's most beautiful castle ruins, St. Hilarion's is an old Crusader bastion and the home of plenty of local legends and myths - the most famous being that a fairy queen, who...
Enjoy a traditional Mezé
Cypriot cuisine is a colourful blend of dishes from the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East the best way to taste most of the seasonal specialities is to order a Mezé (Mezédhes). Mezé is the...
SKI CYPRUS
Cyprus is an island of contrasts, and whilst it a popular winter sun destination not so many people know that it offers good skiing too! Mount Olympus (1,952 metres) is the highest peak in the...
10 things to do in Cyprus
1. Be amazed by the Caledonia Falls in the Troodos Mountains – a beautiful waterfall that is most spectacular in spring. 2. Gaze at clear waters, great coastal views at Chrysochou Bay, Polis in...
AMATHUS
Amathus contains the archeological remains of Cyprus’ most ancient settlement on the island. Dating back to 1050BC, Amathus was believed to have begun as a Eteocyprians village that, over time, was...
10 INTERESTING CULTURAL FACTS ABOUT CYPRUS
A kaleidoscope of cultural and geographical influences, the island country of Cyprus, languishes in the European Mediterranean, even though only half of the country is part of the European Union...