City, Castles, Borders

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus - or rather of both Cypriots - is the largest and most important city on the island. It lies in the central part of Cyprus and, like the whole island, Nicosia is divided in the middle by the demilitarised zone into Greek and Turkish parts. [btn "Hotels and accommodation - Nicosia" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/nicosia.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-nikosie] In Cyprus, the Greek name for the city is Lefkosia. …

Archaeological site, Pebble beach

Kourion is a former ancient city and today one of the most important and largest archaeological sites in Cyprus. Most of the original buildings are left with only foundations, Doric columns and archaeological excavations, the exception being the Greco-Roman theatre, which has been completely restored and still serves its original purpose today, hosting concerts, performances and other cultural events. [btn "Hotels and accommodation - Paphos"…

Archaeological site

If you are a lover of history, monuments and architecture, you should not miss this UNESCO-listed Paphos Archaeological Park, located south of Paphos city centre. The vast site, with many remains of ancient Greek and Roman civilisation, is most commonly referred to as Nea Paphos (or also Nea Pafos). [btn "Hotels and accommodation Paphos" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/paphos.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-paphos] A visit takes around an…

Archaeological site

One of the most visited sights in Cyprus is the Tombs of the Kings on the coast near the centre of Paphos. This burial site, literally carved into the rocks in a cliff above the sea, is a vast necropolis with both underground and above-ground parts, in places very well preserved. It dates back to around the 4th century BC. [btn "Hotels and accommodation Paphos" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/paphos.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-hrobky-kralu…

Tourist town, Sandy beach, Archaeological site

The largest city and resort in western Cyprus, Paphos (spelled in Greek as Pafos) is one of the two main departure points, along with Larnaca, thanks to its international airport, Paphos PFO. [btn "Hotels and accommodation - Paphos" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/paphos.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-paphos] The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its rich ancient remains, but beach and swimming enthusiasts will also be in for a…

Village, Church

Pedoulas is a tiny mountain village in the Troodos Mountains, situated at an altitude of over 1,100 metres and boasting a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The small village, which has only 130 permanent inhabitants, has 12 churches. [btn "View Troodos hotel rates" https://www.booking.com/region/cy/troodos.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-pedoulas] Churches of Pedoulas The churches were built here from the 15th century until the 20th century, when…

Village, Church

This beautiful little village on the northern slopes of the Troodos Mountains impresses at first sight with its beautiful relief. The houses are built into the steep hillsides falling into deep valleys, and the village is dominated by a beautiful church built only in the 20th century. The main attraction of Moutoullas, however, is another church, even listed by UNESCO. The unique church of Panayia tou Moutoulla, dating from 1280, is the…

Monastery

Kykkos Monastery is the most famous and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Cyprus. It is located at an altitude of over 1,300 metres in the middle of the Troodos Mountains and was founded in the late 11th century. However, nothing remains of the original buildings of the monastery and its present appearance dates back to the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Troodos" https://www.booking.com/region/cy/troodos…

Monastery

The monastery of Agios Neophytos (often spelled Agios Neofytos) is located about 10 km north of Paphos and is the most visited monastery complex in Cyprus. It was founded in the 12th century and already at first sight impresses with its location. [btn "View cheapest Paphos hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/paphos.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-neophytos] The monastery is literally carved into the rock in the foothills of Troodos…

Monument

A popular and relatively new attraction on the west coast of Cyprus is the wreck of the Edro III, which lies on its side literally a few metres from the shore. [btn "View cheapest hotels in Paphos" https://www.booking.com/city/cy/paphos.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kypr-vrak] This makes it perfectly accessible to Urbex enthusiasts and ordinary tourists who just want to take a picture of the ship from the shore. The Sierra Leone-flagged ship…