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Cyprus travel guide
The foremost attractions, beautiful sceneries, interesting museums, trusted bars and restaurants
Ayia Napa (Agia Napa in Greek), popular and fun resort, is famous not only for excellent beaches and entertainment parks, but also for the wonderful nature that surrounds it. Preserved coniferous forests stand near the picturesque rocks that surround an azure sea. We chose the most popular places and entertainment in the area.
Good dining in Ayia Napa: traditional cuisine and delicious meals, reasonable prices and friendly stuff.
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Limassol (Lemesos in Greek) is well known as an ideal place for a versatile holiday. Picturesque beaches neighbour the ruins of ancient civilizations, and the city is located not far from the beautiful mountains and the other largest cities of the island. Find out the best beaches, famous fortresses and other fascinating places in Limassol.
Top places to eat in Limassol: nice seafood with a sea view and friendly taverns with reasonable prices.
The third largest city in Cyprus is located on the site of the ancient and mysterious city of Kition. In addition to the 3000-year history and the world-famous shrines, both Christian and Muslim, the city is proud of its beaches and entertainment. We gathered the most important places and sights that are an integral part of Larnaca.
Great bars and restaurants in Larnaсa: sea view, interesting food and hospitality.
Nicosia (Lefkosia in Greek, or "white city") is a place with a 6000-year history where traces of the most famous eastern and western empires fused together. However, Nicosia itself has been divided in half since the 1974 conflict: it is the only capital in the world divided into two cities, with the border running through the main shopping street. We have listed the most interesting places of this amazing capital, which was founded by the Greeks, resurrected by the Egyptians, fortified by the Venetians and preserved by the Turks.
Best restaurants and bars in Nicosia: reputable cuisine and national fast food with quick service.
A legendary city: here is where Aphrodite was supposedly born, Cicero made his career and the Apostle Paul preached. The latter made Paphos (Pafos in Greek) the first city in history with a Christian ruler. We have collected the most interesting places of the ancient city which attracts tourists not only with its history, but also with beautiful nature.
Good restaurants in Paphos: traditional or exotic meals, picturesque views and relaxed ambience.
The Troodos Mountains are the largest and highest mountain range in Cyprus. It is known not only for its beautiful nature—forests, rocks and waterfalls—but also world-famous Christian shrines that hide in these forests.

Enjoy Limassol

Limassol (Lemesos in Greek) is well known as an ideal place for a versatile holiday. Picturesque beaches neighbour the ruins of ancient civilizations, and the city is located not far from the beautiful mountains and the other largest cities of the island. Find out the best beaches, famous fortresses and other fascinating places in Limassol.
Water parks / Water amusement ridesWater parks
One of the largest and most famous water parks in Cyprus. It covers an area of ​​100 thousand square meters and has many pools and dozens of attractions, including 30 water slides for visitors of all ages. There are also several restaurants and cafes.
Konstantinou kai Evripidi, 1zTrachoni Lemesou, Lemesos
This exemplary seaside promenade is three kilometers long, lined with greenery and various cafes. However, the embankment of Limassol has a unique feature that distinguishes it from other resort promenades. There is a large exhibition of modern outdoor sculpture, organized by the city in 2003. One of the exhibits, the sculpture of the ring with the ball inside, is among the most recognizable symbols of the city.
Lemesos

One of the most famous monuments of the ancient history of Cyprus, Kourion was once one of its largest cities: It was founded by the Mycenaeans on the top of a cliff in the 12th century BC. Now it's a ghost town with the remains of more than 30 buildings, including temples, private villas and baths, decorated with realistic mosaics depicting gladiatorial battles. However, the most impressive is the beautifully preserved and restored amphitheater from the 2nd century BC. From time to time, the performances are still given there.

A cozy bay with a nice beach neighbours the ruins. Surfers, kiters and paragliders love both the mountain and the bay for the good winds.

Lemesos

A kilometer-long beach of sand and rounded pebbles, that is surrounded by steep hills and is famous for its picturesque landscape. This beach is popular among windsurfers.

Above the beach, there is one of the most famous and large-scale archaeological sites on the island—the ancient city of Kourion, famous for its ancient amphitheater.

Kourion Beach, 7bEpiskopi Lemesou, Lemesos
New ambitious €350 million waterfront development in the center of the city: luxury residences combined with public promenades, 14 restaurants and cafes, 40 shops, cultural center and so on.
Lemesos
CYPRUS MEDIEVAL MUSEUMMuseums / Architectural and historical buildings

The fate of the Limassol Castle reflected the entire medieval history of the island. It began with a misstep committed by the Lord of Cyprus, Isaac Comnenus, at the end of the 12th century. He imprisoned the crew of a crashed ship from the squadron of Richard the Lionheart, who was going to Jerusalem. Offended, Richard quickly landed in Cyprus and conquered it, and married his chosen bride, Berengaria of Navarre. The wedding took place in this fortress, which was then probably still a Byzantine palace built on the foundation of the early Christian basilica.

The fort was then rebuilt by Guy de Lusignan—another famous crusader and the King of Jerusalem. The fortress survived the sieges of the Genoese and the Turkish Mamelukes, but was later almost destroyed by earthquakes. The stronghold was restored by the Turks who seized Cyprus, and later the British turned it into a prison.

Now it is a large museum dedicated to the entire medieval history of the island.

Richardou kai Veregarias, 1/1Lemesos Municipality, Lemesos
Dasoudi Beach stretches out for about a kilometer. This is the most popular beach in Limassol. In addition, it is located next to a large eucalyptus grove where you can have a rest in the shade. The beach has two parking lots, volleyball courts and all the necessary infrastructure—chaise lounges, showers and so on. The sand here is grey, of a volcanic origin.
Promachon Eleftherias, 47bGermasogeia Municipality, Lemesos
Monastiri Agiou Nikolaou ton GatonReligious structure

Although small and not very picturesque this ancient monastery has a unique history. According to legend, Saint Неlena herself, who came after a long drought to save Cyprus in the 6th century, brought along cats from Byzantium to rid the area of​​ poisonous snakes. Cats still live here.

Please keep in mind that the monastery is functioning and the nuns who live there enjoy their privacy.

Akrotiri, Lemesos
Despite the word "mile" in the title, this spacious beach stretches for as much as 5 kilometers. In fact, the beach was named after the mare that British governor of the island used to ride on the beach. To the south, the grey sand of the beach becomes golden.
Asomatos Lemesou, Lemesos
Archaiologikos Choros Amathountas

The ruined city of Amathus is one of the most ancient cities of Cyprus, founded about 3000 years ago. According to one legend, it was founded by the son of Hercules. Another legend says it was founded by Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, after she had escaped with the hero Theseus from the Cretan labyrinth of the Minotaur.

The city on a cliff above the sea flourished for millennia, entered the Roman Empire, but was destroyed in the early Middle Ages. Archaeologists have found remains of the numerous buildings of the ancient city—the Acropolis, the Temple of Aphrodite, the market, the basilica and the port.

One can still see the marble columns with ornamentation and stucco molding above the market, and the remains of the painted floors in the basilica.

Lemesos
This strikingly beautiful beach is situated about 20 kilometers from Limassol. The fancy snow-white rocks cut through the dark sand and go straight into the blue water. The governor of Cyprus allegedly used to come here on vacation, and that is how the beach has got its name. Nearby restaurants are famous for their seafood. Fish meze in the neighbouring village of Zygi is highly recommended.
Pentakomo, Lemesos
D.M CYPRUS HISTORIC & CLASSIC MOTOR MUSEUMMuseums / Architectural and historical buildings

This is the only car museum in Cyprus. The collection includes over 70 historical, classic and collectible vehicles. The oldest exhibit is the Ford T roadster of 1912, and the highlights of the collection are the armored presidential Cadillac made for Cyprus President Makarios III in 1977 and the Rover P5 from Margaret Thatcher’s garage.

The museum is private, so you can also rent classic cars with a driver here. Make sure that the museum is open before you visit it.

Epimitheos, 6/2Lemesos Municipality, Lemesos
Mesaioniko Kastro Kolossiou
A rare combination: a medieval military fort and an ancient wine trade center. The Crusaders built this stronghold in the 13th century. At first, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem was based here, and in the 15th century the fortress passed to the Templars. All these years it served as an important economic center of medieval Europe, where the knights traded cane sugar and wine called "Vin de Commanderi". It still remains the traditional sweet wine of Cyprus and one of the oldest wine brands in the world.
Lemesos
This beach is popular due to its natural beauty: it has fine golden sand and is surrounded by picturesque hills of Cape Aspro. Three kilometers up the hill there is a popular old village with the same name.
Pissouri, Lemesos