Cyprus is a combination of a worthy and respectable coastal vacation, rich in history, which is better to get acquainted with through rich excursion routes, thalassotherapy and unique Mediterranean cuisine. Local resorts know how to please tourists, regardless of their preferences. Limassol - for a universal vacation, Ayia Napa - for fans of noisy parties "a la Ibiza", Larnaca and Protaras - for a quiet and relaxing holiday with children.
Despite its more than modest size, Cyprus has managed to accommodate on its territory a huge number of attractions - historical and cultural monuments of different eras. There are Roman theaters, old Byzantine mansions, temples of Ancient Greece, and Gothic cathedrals. Moreover, most of the tourist must-haves in Cyprus can be visited within one trip. Most of the iconic places of Cyprus are concentrated in three cities - Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia.
In Larnaca, this is:
- Lefkara village;
- Stavrovouni monastery;
- the ancient city of Kition;
- Choirokitia Open Air Museum;
- St. Lazarus Church.
Speaking of the sights of Paphos, the following should be mentioned:
- tombs of the kings;
- Bath of Aphrodite;
- bird park with amphitheater located there;
- Byzantine Museum;
- Paphos Archaeological Park;
- Bath of Adonis;
- Paphos Castle, etc.
The excursion route in Nicosia should definitely include:
- Kolossi Castle;
- Old Town;
- Archbishop's Palace;
- Caravanserai Buyuk Khan;
- ancient city of Tamassos and others
Cyprus offers tons of accommodation options. There are hotels of different levels - from modest "two-bedroom" apartments to luxurious 5-star beauties equipped with their own beaches, and the further the hotel is located from the city center, the wider its beach strip will be. Not all hotels in Cyprus are open all year round. But those who stay in service in the winter also offer their guests indoor pools and a wide variety of leisure activities.
If you decide to visit Cyprus in high season, it is definitely worth booking a hotel in advance. The Hotelhunter online service will help you do this with maximum benefit. It contains an extensive database of hotels of various prices, it is possible to compare hotels by prices, level of service, location and type of food.