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Aphrodite's Rock sea stacks on Paphos coast at golden hour with calm blue sea

Eastern Mediterranean · Republic of Cyprus

Roman Mosaics, Byzantine Painted Churches and Warm Seas of Cyprus

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An island in the eastern Mediterranean, split by the UN Green Line since 1974. The line runs through the centre of Nicosia, where visitors cross north on foot at Ledra Street. Flights land at Larnaka, the main gateway, or at Pafos for the west. There are no trains, so most people drive, on the left, or use intercity buses linking the main towns in one to three hours. One suggested six-night route moves from Ayia Napa or Protaras to Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos.

Good to know

  • Airports at Larnaka and Pafos
  • No train or metro system
  • Driving on the left
  • Ledra Street crossing on foot

Why visit Cyprus

  1. UNESCO mosaics in Paphos

    Roman and early-Byzantine mosaic floors in the Archaeological Park, plus the underground Tombs of the Kings nearby.

  2. Ten painted Troodos churches

    UNESCO-listed churches showing 500 years of Byzantine art, including Asinou and St Nicholas of the Roof. Small outside and easy to miss.

  3. Kourion and Aphrodite's Rock

    A Greco-Roman theatre and ancient mosaics at Kourion, and Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite's legendary birthplace, on the south-west coast.

  4. Blue Lagoon in Akamas

    A swimming spot in Akamas Peninsula National Park, reached by 4x4 or by boat from Latchi Harbour.

  5. Sea caves at Cape Greco

    Clear water around the Cape Greco sea caves and the Kamara tou Koraka natural rock arch.

Where to stay

Paphos

First-time visitors and couples

Harbour, castle, beaches and two UNESCO sites, with waterfront restaurants and good hotels. The closest base for Akamas and Avakas Gorge.

Which area suits you?

Protaras

Families

Calm, clear water at Fig Tree Bay, villas and apartment hotels, and excellent snorkelling close to Cape Greco.

Which area suits you?

Ayia Napa

Nightlife

One of Europe's party capitals and among the busiest resorts in summer; the town is mostly clubs and bars, the coast around it is the draw.

Which area suits you?

Limassol

Luxury and dining

Roughly halfway between Paphos and the east coast, a short drive south of Nicosia and about an hour from the Troodos Mountains.

Which area suits you?

Nicosia

History and shopping

The capital, with an old city inside Venetian walls, a Byzantine church, shops and cafes, and the Ledra Street crossing to the north.

Which area suits you?
Terraced vineyards and pine-covered Troodos Mountain ridges near Omodos in spring

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When to go

  1. April–early June

    Warm enough to swim but not too hot, with thin crowds. Over 40 orchid species flower, villages hold festivals and cafés open terraces.

  2. July–August

    Hot and dry with little rain. July is among the hottest and busiest months, hotels fill fast and overheating is common.

  3. September–October

    A second summer without the crowds: hot days and very warm sea in September, slightly cooler October for sightseeing and vineyards.

  4. November–March

    Very mild winter, with possible snow in the Troodos Mountains and a fair chance of rain on the coast. February is still quiet.

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Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER

Practical tips

  • Expect two spellings for most towns, such as Limassol/Lemesos and Paphos/Pafos, on signs, timetables and websites.
  • L.L.L.A Intercity Buses Ltd connects Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ayia Napa and Protaras, with most routes taking one to three hours.
  • Town buses usually sell tickets from the driver, and some cities offer rechargeable travel cards.
  • If you are new to driving on the left, take extra care at roundabouts and junctions for the first few days.
  • Carry euros and Turkish lira when crossing north, as cards are not always accepted, and be ready to buy car insurance if driving.

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