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Waterworld Waterpark Ayia Napa
8 Reviews Not very faraway from Ayia Napa (you can get to their in a bicycle), it is a nice Water Park (not the largest comparing to Family Land in Wisconsin or wonder land in Dubai, but it is not small...
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Kato Paphos Paphos
26 Reviews Coral Bay beach is tourists' favourite beach in Paphos. I was recently here and I have a video showing the whole of the coral bay. (Don't miss it). Take the coast road from Paphos Town north for...
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Mosque of Hala Saltan Tekke Larnaca
11 Reviews Hala Sultan Tekke / the Hala Sultan Mosque is the 4th important mosque of the Muslims and the reason for this is the fact that Hala Sultan, the aunt of Prophet Mohammed, died there, when the Arabs...
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Green line Nicosia
16 Reviews Nicosia is the last divided capital of Europe and the Green Line is the line that divides the island it between the north (theTurkish Cypriot part) and the south (its Greek Cypriot counterpart). There...
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Othello's Castle and Citadel Famagusta
5 Reviews Othello's Tower is the medieval fortress guarding both the harbour and the town of Famagusta. Othello is the name of a Venetian governor of 1506. The entrance to the tower is pierced through the...
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Cruises and Boat Trips Ayia Napa
6 Reviews Though it is mainly a show for kids but I couldn't resist the pirate ship, always admired it. The ship is a theme for Black Pearl (from pirates of the caribbean Movie) and the crew are dressed like...
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Tomb of the Kings Paphos
13 Reviews The Tombs of the Kings that is a totally misleading name for this wide area of tombs, because not a single king was buried there. They might have been rich people but certainly no kings and their...
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Agios Lazaros Church Larnaca
12 Reviews Dont miss the interior of St. Lazarus Churchthe church is mostly open all day long untill 06.00pm and nobody cares, even when you are taking photos with a flash. In Greek-orthodox churches it is also...
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Churches Nicosia
18 Reviews This is a special church in Nicosia. There is a miracle attached to the church which is interesting reading. For an explanation go to the web site mentioned here, (so I am not accused of cutting and...
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Lala Mustafa Pasha mosque Famagusta
7 Reviews This is the largest medieval building in Famagusta. It was originally constructed as St. Nicholas Cathedral and its construction took almost 100 years (1300-1400 AD). Its architecture is obviously...
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Beaches Ayia Napa
15 Reviews Agia Napa - just another lousy tourist-place! I did not really like this town very much, except for the interesting monastery and the other few places that I mentioned above. The village seems to...
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Baths of Aphrodite Paphos
9 Reviews We visited this hotspot with a jeep safari excursion that we bought in Paphos Cyprus Harbour. We had the best travel guide ever his name was Jason! He really made our day that much better! Aphrodite's...
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Aliki - Salt Lake Larnaca
6 Reviews When visiting the interesting Hala Tekke Mosque you will also see the Salt lake next to it, it is one of the 2 saltlakes in Cyprus. You can walk on the ground of this dry lake, at least at the end of...
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Venetian Walls Nicosia
12 Reviews The capital city is surrounded by sturdy 16th century stone walls built by the Venetians to replace the inadequate medieval walls they inherited. Despite being considered a great example of military...
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The Church of St George Famagusta
4 Reviews The ruins of the St. George Church still stand and can be seen in the Old City Walls of Famagusta. This church was said to be built in opposition to the nearby Latin, Roman Catholic Cathedral of St....
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Bungee Jumping Ayia Napa
3 Reviews A superb ride firing you up into the air at a terrific speed with a force of 4G and to a height of about 150 feet. You end up spinning high above Ayia Napa. It's worth buying the video to see the look...
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Harbour Area Paphos
7 Reviews I have taken all my foreign friends that came visiting to the archaeolical park of Kato Paphos. Inside it, if you are prepared for the heat and walking you can see the remains of 4 roman villas,the...
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Beach Larnaca
8 Reviews Larnaca´s beach extends directly along the promenade Phoinikoudes, starting from the harbor and the Armenian Monument down to the old Fort of Larnaca. It is quite crowded in summer, but known for its...
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Mosques Nicosia
14 Reviews In both parts of Nicosia (but mainly in the Turkish north,) there are a number of Christian Churches that have been converted to Mosques. These look a little strange in the way that they buildings...
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Ayia Napa Monastery Ayia Napa
10 Reviews THE MONASTERY OF AYIA NAPA Just behind the central square don't miss visiting the huge Churge of Ayia Napa. It is within a short distance of the Monastery. The Monastery of Agia Napa is considered to...
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Paphos Fort Paphos
13 Reviews The little fort standing guard over Paphos' harbour is the last remnant of the forts that have stood here for centuries. This one was built by the Ottomans in 1592 to replace the fortress built by the...
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Larnaca Fort Larnaca
7 Reviews Fabulous Larnaca Fort was founded in 1625 to defend the city of Larnaca, which makes sense because it's a fort. It is located at one end of the palm-tree lined seafront promenade called Phinikoudes....
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Buyuk Han Nicosia
6 Reviews Buyuk Han dates from 1572...one of the earliest Ottoman public buildings. It is a magnificent example of a 'han'; a travellers' innn, with accommodation and stabling. Guest rooms were on the second...
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Cape Greco Ayia Napa
3 Reviews Cape Greco - the south-east-end of Cyprus is a side-step of just a few km from Agia Napa, you have to drive a narrow road to its almost very end untill you get to a gate that will keep you out of the...
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Phinikoudes Larnaca
3 Reviews The Palmtree-promenade is where you find lots of restaurants, discos, quite a nice, sandy beach and lots of people in the streets day and night. Unfortunately it is totally impossible there to just...
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Locals especially the old ones wearing their traditional clothes make good photos.Ask them politely if you wish and they will be happy to pose for you.Especially good photos are those in local village kafenia (cafes) where old men play cards or just sit there and relax.Locals who are on donkeys or those having a moustage....it is always interesting.Take photos of craftsmen while at work.
The best-known place in Girne/Kyrenia is the world-renowned Girne Harbour. This small harbour is the essence of peace and relaxation. At times, Girne Harbour is a small refuge for weary boats completing a long overseas journey and at other times it is a starting point for captains excitedly yearning to explore. Formed from a natural cove and protected by a breakwater, this port has attracted the interest of people throughout the ages. Girne/Kyrenia Harbour presents a harmonious view with a host of pleasant sights. The Mediterranean-style stone houses surrounding the harbour and the boats lined up in front of cafes along the water’s edge make the scene even more pleasant. It seems as if all the boats with colourful flags from many nations have come for refuge in this harbour with the common desire to experience this unique haven on the Mediterranean. This picture of Girne/Kyrenia becomes...
The Kolossi Castle is a stronghold a few kilometers outside the city of Limassol. It held a great strategic importance and contained production of sugar, one of Cyprus' main exports in the Middle Ages. The original castle was possibly built in 1210 by Frankish military when the land of Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers) (see also Commandaria), and the present castle was built in 1454 by the Hospitallers. Besides the Hospitallers, other dwellers in the castle include Richard the Lionhearted, and the Templars. It is one of the most important medieval archaeological monuments. The stunning signature of the castle informs that the castle was in RIGAS KIPRU hands and that no one could own defensive castles or weapons. In the 14 century the castle was used as a sugar apothecary.This Crusader castle of Kolossi towers over a...
The name of Geroskipou village comes from the Greek phrase "Ieros Kipos" the sacred garden of Aphrodite. A fascinating collection of folk art and craft pieces is exhibited in the beautiful traditional house of Hadjismith. September-JuneMonday-Friday: 09:00-14:30Thursday 09:00-17:00Saturday and Sunday: closedJuly-AugustMonday-Friday: 07:30-14:30Saturday and Sunday: closed Entrance: €1,28
The Monastery of Peace or Abbaye de la Paix as Bellapais Abbey was originally known is one of the most excellent examples of Lusignan period Gothic architecture in the Near East. It is located in the pretty town of Bellapais just 10 minutes from the bustling town of Kyrenia and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Cyprus. Made famous in part by Lawrence Durrell and his book ‘Bitter Lemons’, the abbey is simply not to be missed. Originally the site of the abbey was home to Augustinian monks from around 1187 with construction of the Abbey or monastery building beginning in 1198 and taking some seven years. Further significant construction work took place on the monastery during the reign of King Hugh III of France between 1267 and 1284 and then during the reign of King Hugh IV between 1324 and 1359. The Abbey looks very impressive. Also it is a good photo point. You...
This beautiful village is just 15 km from Mount Olympus.It is a very popular summer resort, but during winter is also popular with skiers, and people who come here to relax for the weekend and walk in the beautiful natural trails found in the area.Kakopetria is divided into two parts; the original, medieval settlement which is situated on the east bank of the river Karkotis, and the modern resort with shops, cafes, banks and even a public swimming pool. The population is about 2.000.Because of its good vegetation, Kakopetria is known for the good quality of fruit like, pears, apricots, peaches cherry trees, and especially the fine quality of its apples. There are numerous ancient churches in the area, one of which is Agios Nicolas tis Stegis. The name of the village in Greek means "bad rock". Some say that in the past the area was full of rocks and it was difficult to come to it. However...
This Museum houses the oldest trading ship known to us with her cargo, which was raised from the bottom of the sea. The ship sailed in the Mediterranean during the life time of Alexander the Great and his successors. She sank in open waters less than a mile from the anchorage of Kyrenia. The evidence point to her being taken by rough seas around the year 300 B.C, when she was rather old. The objects in the museum are the original ones carried on board during her last voyage about 2300 years ago. From them we can learn about the life of those traders. More than 400 wine amphoras, mostly made in Rhodes, consist the main cargo, and they indicate that the ship made an important stop at that island.Also Castle's view is impressing .
Heres more details of what i did in Cyprus in my 4 days:-Tomb of kings - old ruins - 1.70 euro to enter - a vast network of chambers/buriel tombs-Coral bay - a nice bay with a few restaurants on the beach. Its a small town with a few bars and restaurants-Avakas gorge - a nice walk into this gorge with beautiful scenery-Polis - resort town in the north of the south - nice little place with some nice beaches nearby-Asprokremos beach/Ttakkas bay - beaches a couple of km west of Polis - the beach sand isnt that great but the beach was deserted when i was there-Caledonian falls - in the Troodos mountains near Platres - these 11 metre falls are great, better in spring when the water is flowing stronger-Troodos mountains/Mount Olympus - the scenery is fantastic around here - mount olympus isnt a bit of a let down as you cant go to the top as its a military base! but there are some nice walks...
The wonderful landscape of the Troódos Mountains in the center of the island are,next to a hikers paradise, a beautiful alternative to the beaches. Picturesque villages, rugged rock formations and magnificent views are worth spending a few days in this area. Also, you can climb the highest peak of Cyprus, the Mount Olympus at an elevation of 1952 metres (6400 ft). In winter, the slopes are perfect for skiing. Many hiking trails make you experience these mountains much closer.
There are a handful of dive bases in the Polis area. We dove with Mark and Sophie from Aqua Planet who where a very relaxed couple, offering dive trips from a zodiac off the northern coast of the Akamas peninsula. Our group never exceeded 5 divers. The dives where calm and the visibility just amazing.
Louis Phaethon Beach Hotel Paphos
4 Reviews and 820 Opinions I have just returned from my second minibreak to the Phaethon this year. The hotel is comfortable...
Cyprus Hilton Nicosia
5 Reviews and 109 Opinions I agree with all other reviews for this hotel. The spa, pool, restaurants, and gym were fantastic. I...
Livadhiotis Hotel Larnaca
4 Reviews and 100 Opinions We arrived around 430am and we were greeted by Pepe at the front desk. He was courteous even that...
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Q: Hi we will be staying in Coral Bay at the end of February. One of our party has a celebratory birthday and we would like...
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