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What to See in Cyprus
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Republic of Cyprus has 3 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List:
Choirokoitia (1998)
This is the best-preserved Neolithic site in this part of the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is the best-preserved Neolithic site in this part of the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Painted Churches of Troodos (1985)
This group of 10 churches and monasteries in the Troodos Massif is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its frescoes.
This group of 10 churches and monasteries in the Troodos Massif is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its frescoes.
Paphos Archaeological Park (1980)
Near the port, this UNESCO-listed archaeological park offers visits to several ancient villas, an odeon, an agora, and a citadel...
Near the port, this UNESCO-listed archaeological park offers visits to several ancient villas, an odeon, an agora, and a citadel...
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
These are two British (and military) enclaves within Cypriot territory. Akrotiri is located in the south of the island (near Limassol), while Dhekelia is in the southeast (bordering Larnaca).
These are two British (and military) enclaves within Cypriot territory. Akrotiri is located in the south of the island (near Limassol), while Dhekelia is in the southeast (bordering Larnaca).
Amathus
This is the archaeological site of an ancient Phoenician city on the southern coast of the island.
This is the archaeological site of an ancient Phoenician city on the southern coast of the island.
Ayia Napa
This seaside resort is renowned for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, attracting a young, trendy crowd, mostly Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian. The same vibe can be found right next door in Protaras.
This seaside resort is renowned for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, attracting a young, trendy crowd, mostly Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian. The same vibe can be found right next door in Protaras.
Choirokoitia
This is the best-preserved Neolithic site in this part of the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is the best-preserved Neolithic site in this part of the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Painted Churches of Troodos
This group of 10 churches and monasteries in the Troodos Massif is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its frescoes.
This group of 10 churches and monasteries in the Troodos Massif is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its frescoes.
Kakopetria
A charming little village in the Troodos Mountains and one of the most visited in the region.
A charming little village in the Troodos Mountains and one of the most visited in the region.
Kourion
Located in the British enclave of Akrotiri, this is an archaeological site featuring a well-preserved Greco-Roman temple and theatre overlooking the sea. The ruins of this ancient city, with its diverse origins, are the most significant on the island.
Located in the British enclave of Akrotiri, this is an archaeological site featuring a well-preserved Greco-Roman temple and theatre overlooking the sea. The ruins of this ancient city, with its diverse origins, are the most significant on the island.
Larnaca
On the east coast, the city offers a charming old centre and a pleasant seafront. You can go wreck diving or enjoy its beaches.
On the east coast, the city offers a charming old centre and a pleasant seafront. You can go wreck diving or enjoy its beaches.
Lefkara
This pretty village at the foot of the Troodos massif is known as the lace-makers' village. With its well-preserved traditional architecture and narrow streets, it has become a popular destination.
This pretty village at the foot of the Troodos massif is known as the lace-makers' village. With its well-preserved traditional architecture and narrow streets, it has become a popular destination.
Limassol
It's the second-largest urban area in Cyprus and, most importantly, its main port, especially for cruises. Must-sees include a medieval castle, an old town centre, and beaches that attract large crowds.
It's the second-largest urban area in Cyprus and, most importantly, its main port, especially for cruises. Must-sees include a medieval castle, an old town centre, and beaches that attract large crowds.
Ayios Neophytos Monastery
This is a 12th-century medieval monastery northeast of Paphos, featuring beautiful frescoes.
This is a 12th-century medieval monastery northeast of Paphos, featuring beautiful frescoes.
Kykkos Monastery
One of the most beautiful and best-known sites in Cyprus. Located in the Troodos, it is not, however, listed as a UNESCO site like ten other religious buildings in the region.
One of the most beautiful and best-known sites in Cyprus. Located in the Troodos, it is not, however, listed as a UNESCO site like ten other religious buildings in the region.
Nicosia
Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two "countries"; the famous "Green Line" acts as the separator. Lefkosa is home to much of Nicosia’s old town.
Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two "countries"; the famous "Green Line" acts as the separator. Lefkosa is home to much of Nicosia’s old town.
Paphos
In the southwest of Cyprus, the city of Aphrodite, now a popular seaside resort, consists of a modern part and another (the "lower town") where you’ll find the medieval and ancient ruins listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In the southwest of Cyprus, the city of Aphrodite, now a popular seaside resort, consists of a modern part and another (the "lower town") where you’ll find the medieval and ancient ruins listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Platres
It's one of the beautiful villages in the Troodos Mountains and also one of the most tourist-friendly.
It's one of the beautiful villages in the Troodos Mountains and also one of the most tourist-friendly.
Protaras
Along with its neighbor Ayia Napa, these are the two beach resorts with the most beautiful beaches, popular among young people and nightlife enthusiasts.
Along with its neighbor Ayia Napa, these are the two beach resorts with the most beautiful beaches, popular among young people and nightlife enthusiasts.
Natural Heritage
Cape Greco
To the east, right next to the seaside resort of Ayia Napa, the site attracts visitors with its beauty, cliffs, and underwater caves. You can dive here.
To the east, right next to the seaside resort of Ayia Napa, the site attracts visitors with its beauty, cliffs, and underwater caves. You can dive here.
Troodos Mountains
This is the main mountain range of Cyprus, reaching nearly 2,000 metres. It offers stunning landscapes, hiking opportunities, and even skiing on Mount Olympus. It is also home to charming villages (Kakopetria, Omodos, Platres...) and numerous monasteries and churches, some of which are UNESCO-listed.
This is the main mountain range of Cyprus, reaching nearly 2,000 metres. It offers stunning landscapes, hiking opportunities, and even skiing on Mount Olympus. It is also home to charming villages (Kakopetria, Omodos, Platres...) and numerous monasteries and churches, some of which are UNESCO-listed.
Akamas Peninsula National Park
This beautiful western peninsula remains quite wild. You can hike, enjoy the beaches, and see turtles in Lara Bay.
This beautiful western peninsula remains quite wild. You can hike, enjoy the beaches, and see turtles in Lara Bay.
Petra tou Romiou
A stunning beach (also known as Aphrodite's Rock) and cliffs a few kilometres southeast of Paphos.
A stunning beach (also known as Aphrodite's Rock) and cliffs a few kilometres southeast of Paphos.
Must-see & highly recommended
Troodos Mountains
★★★★ This is the main mountain range of Cyprus, reaching nearly 2,000 metres. It offers stunning landscapes, hiking opportunities, and even…
Recommended
Cape Greco
★★★ To the east, right next to the seaside resort of Ayia Napa, the site attracts visitors with its beauty, cliffs, and underwater caves. You…
Painted Churches of Troodos
★★★ This group of 10 churches and monasteries in the Troodos Massif is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its frescoes.
Kourion
★★★ Located in the British enclave of Akrotiri, this is an archaeological site featuring a well-preserved Greco-Roman temple and theatre…
Kykkos Monastery
★★★ One of the most beautiful and best-known sites in Cyprus. Located in the Troodos, it is not, however, listed as a UNESCO site like ten…
Paphos
★★★ In the southwest of Cyprus, the city of Aphrodite, now a popular seaside resort, consists of a modern part and another (the "lower town")…
Akamas Peninsula National Park
★★★ This beautiful western peninsula remains quite wild. You can hike, enjoy the beaches, and see turtles in Lara Bay.
Worth a look / Other
Ayia Napa
★★ This seaside resort is renowned for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, attracting a young, trendy crowd, mostly Anglo-Saxon or…
Kakopetria
★★ A charming little village in the Troodos Mountains and one of the most visited in the region.
Larnaca
★★ On the east coast, the city offers a charming old centre and a pleasant seafront. You can go wreck diving or enjoy its beaches.
Lefkara
★★ This pretty village at the foot of the Troodos massif is known as the lace-makers' village. With its well-preserved traditional…
Limassol
★★ It's the second-largest urban area in Cyprus and, most importantly, its main port, especially for cruises. Must-sees include a medieval…
Ayios Neophytos Monastery
★★ This is a 12th-century medieval monastery northeast of Paphos, featuring beautiful frescoes.
Stavrovouni Monastery
★★ A Greek Orthodox monastery perched in the Larnaca region.
Nicosia
★★ Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two…
Omodos
★★ It’s a charming village in the Troodos with its monastery and vineyards.
Paphos Archaeological Park
★★ Near the port, this UNESCO-listed archaeological park offers visits to several ancient villas, an odeon, an agora, and a citadel...
Petra tou Romiou
★★ A stunning beach (also known as Aphrodite's Rock) and cliffs a few kilometres southeast of Paphos.
Platres
★★ It's one of the beautiful villages in the Troodos Mountains and also one of the most tourist-friendly.
Protaras
★★ Along with its neighbor Ayia Napa, these are the two beach resorts with the most beautiful beaches, popular among young people and…
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
★ These are two British (and military) enclaves within Cypriot territory. Akrotiri is located in the south of the island (near Limassol)…
Amathus
★ This is the archaeological site of an ancient Phoenician city on the southern coast of the island.
Kolossi Castle
★ This is a medieval fortress from the 13th century near Limassol.
Choirokoitia
★ This is the best-preserved Neolithic site in this part of the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Akrotiri and Dhekelia
- Amathus
- Ayia Napa
- Kolossi Castle
- Choirokoitia
- Painted Churches of Troodos
- Kakopetria
- Kourion
- Larnaca
- Lefkara
- Limassol
- Ayios Neophytos Monastery
- Kykkos Monastery
- Stavrovouni Monastery
- Nicosia
- Omodos
- Paphos
- Platres
- Protaras
- Cape Greco
- Troodos Mountains
- Akamas Peninsula National Park
- Kyrenia
- Bellapais Abbey
- Buffavento Castle
- Kantara Castle
- St. Hilarion Castle
- Famagusta
- Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Kyrenia Range
- Karpas Peninsula
- Petra tou Romiou