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Strike out beyond the sun-soaked stretches of sand to discover an island of compelling culture and landscapes steeped in myth and riddled with ancient riches.

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Pafos Archaeological Site
Pafos
Nea Pafos (New Pafos) is, ironically, the name given to the sprawling Pafos Archaeological Site, to the west of Kato Pafos. Nea Pafos was the ancient city…
Ancient Salamis
Cyprus
According to legend, Salamis was founded around 1180 BC by Teucer (Teukros), son of Telamon, king of Salamina, on the Greek mainland. Brother to the hero…
Ancient Kourion
Cyprus
Defiantly perched on a hillside, with a sweeping view of the surrounding patchwork fields and the sea, Ancient Kourion is a spectacular site. Most likely…
St Hilarion Castle
Cyprus
The full fairy-tale outline of St Hilarion Castle only becomes apparent once you’re directly beneath it. The stone walls and half-ruined buildings blend…
Kyrenia Castle
Kyrenia (Girne)
If the grand fortifications of Kyrenia Castle could talk, they could sure tell some tales. The castle was first built by the Byzantines – possibly over…
Venetian Walls
Cyprus
Defining the Old Town, these imposing ramparts were constructed by the Venetians in the early 16th century. Although over 15m high and up to 8m thick, and…
Selimiye Mosque
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
North Nicosia’s most prominent landmark (also clearly visible from the southern half of the city), the Selimiye Mosque is a beautiful mongrel of a…
Agios Lazaros
Larnaka
This 9th-century church is dedicated to Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus is said to have resurrected four days after his death. The church itself is an…

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Best Things to Do

Cyprus offers an incredible blend of archeological sites, icon-filled monasteries and ancient houses of worship. Here are the 12 best places to visit.

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Transportation

Whether you rent a car, use the bus system or take a taxi, getting where you want to go in Cyprus is rarely a challenge. Here's what you need to know.

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Visa Requirements

Although the political situation in Cyprus is complex, it's easy to visit both sides of the island. Here's what you need to know about visas for Cyprus.

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Best Road Trips

Exploring Cyprus with your own wheels will give you time to savor attractions that you’d struggle to visit by bus. Here are the island's top road trips.

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