10 Best Places to Visit in Cyprus (and Why?)

nissi beach from above

Cyprus is one of the most desirable places to spend your holiday on the Mediterranean and is a favorite destination for millions of Europeans.

Its extraordinary popularity could be easily explained because it has everything you need for a perfect summer break.

If you want to see the best of Aphrodite Island, you should make a short list of cities to visit.

Here is our top ten of places and why they are so recommended.

1. Agia Napa

nissi beach from above
Nissi Beach from above by dronepicr/Flickr

Agia Napa is a small but extremely popular and inspiring town you should definitely visit.

It is located in the eastern parts of the island, on the southern coast of Famagusta.

It is easily accessible via Larnaca International Airport, and the distance will take no more than 1 hour by bus.

Why you should go there?

Agia Napa is one of Europe’s top party capitals.

It is considered to be a major competitor to the Spanish island of Ibiza, popular with its remarkable nightlife.

Moreover, this is the place to find one of the most beautiful Mediterranean beaches.

Its name is Nissi Beach and is popular with its exceptionally white and fine sand as well as its transparent turquoise waters.

2. Paphos

stranded ship in paphos
Stranded Ship in Paphos by Tobias Van Der Elst/Flickr

Populated since the Neolithic, Paphos is among the most desirable destinations in Cyprus.

The city offers the best opportunities to visit museums, churches and historical monuments.

It is only two hours drive from Larnaca International Airport.

Why you should go there?

Paphos should be at a top position of your list if your main goal is to visit the most important historical landmarks in the country.

The old part of the city is under the auspices of UNESCO.

Among the most interesting places in Paphos are the Dionysus House with the most beautiful mosaics in the world, the Saranta Colonnes fortress, the Tombs of the Kings, the Byzantine church Agia Paraskevi and many others.

3. Pegeia

sea caves
Sea Caves by Tobias Van Der Elst/Flickr

Pegeia is a small town in Paphos District and is known as the number one destination to buy the villa of your dreams or the perfect holiday apartment in Cyprus.

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The town is the perfect place for you to visit if you want to improve the chance to spend a great vacation.

It is extremely quiet, offers excellent infrastructure and enjoys over 300 sunny days a year.

Why you should go there?

Besides being worth to come here because of the year-round great weather, here is one of the top rated holiday spots in Cyprus – Coral Bay.

The place is famous for its golden beaches, which were awarded the European Blue Flag for their quality and purity.

Here you will find some of the best coastal cafes and restaurants in the country.

4. Larnaca

larnaca beach january
Larnaca Beach – January

Larnaca is one of the busiest cities in the country and the place to find the Glafcos Clerides International Airport, which is the most important in the country.

The city is a charming place to spend your holiday and offers countless opportunities to have fun.

Why you should go there?

Larnaca has a lively coastal area, full of numerous restaurants, bars and hotels, just a few steps away from the beach.

The city offers numerous attractions.

Some of the most famous are the Flamingo Lake, the St. Lazarus Monastery, the medieval castle and many others.

5. Limassol

sunset over limassol
Sunset over Limassol by Sergey Galyonkin/Flickr

Located approximately 50 minutes from Larnaca International Airport, Limassol is one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations.

The city attracts not only for the irresistible combination of great hotels, restaurants, sun and sea, but also with the fact that it offers really exceptional business opportunities.

Why you should go there?

Limassol is known as the best shopping destination in Cyprus.

It is also popular for its luxury hotels and restaurants.

The coastal entertainment area is an appealing place, where you will certainly won’t get bored.

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Here is also the place to find the largest coastal city park in the country.

6. Nicosia

old town nicosia
Old Town Nicosia by Sergey Galyonkin/Flickr

Due to the lack of sea, the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, usually remains out of the list of the most popular tourist routes in the country.

However, with its more than 200,000 people, the largest city on the island will certainly not let you get bored.

Why you should go there?

Aside from Paphos and its ancient history, Nicosia is the place to find the biggest number of historic landmarks in the country.

Here you could enjoy some shopping in a 16th-century shopping mall, and you could visit the National Archaeological Museum with the richest artefact collection in the country.

You could immerse in the inspiring atmosphere of the old city, which is surrounded by massive stone walls.

The city offers the chance to visit a number of medieval monasteries and churches.

7. Polis Chrysochous

baths of aphrodite
Baths of Aphrodite by CTO Zurich/Flickr

Polis Chrysochous should be one of the most important parts of your travel list if you want to touch the true spirit of Cyprus.

The small town is located about 20 kilometers north of Pegeia in Paphos District and is located on the northwestern coast of the sunny Mediterranean island.

Why you should go there?

Polis (as they also call the town) offers some of the most remarkable sights of Cyprus.

The most important landmark to visit in the area of Polis is the Baths of Aphrodite.

Another one is the famous Blue Lagoon, which is known for its sapphire color transparent waters.

Most of the beaches here are really quiet and secluded.

For the most part they are covered with small pebbles.

8. Platres

platres
Platres by Leonid Mamchenkov/Flickr

Even if Platres is not a very popular tourist destination, it is a must if you want to see the best of the island.

The city is located in Limassol District, on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains.

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Why you should go there?

Platres is considered to be the greenest city in Cyprus.

It is located in the most beautiful and picturesque part of the island.

The settlement is nestled in the shade of a beautiful deciduous forest.

This place is known for the medieval stone Milia Bridge.

In the area you will find some pleasant coolness even during the hottest summer days.

The average daytime temperature in August is about 27 degrees.

9. Troodos

troodos mountains
Troodos Mountains by TravelingOtter/Flickr

Troodos is a small village located in the Troodos Mountains.

It is a popular tourist center that attracts skiers in the winter and lovers of mountaineering all year round.

Why you should go there?

The small settlement is just 250 meters below the highest point on the island.

If you want to climb up to Mount Olympus, this is the most convenient place to start your adventure from.

Not to mention that here you won’t feel the Mediterranean summer heat so unbearable, because the average daytime temperature in July and August is about 25 degrees at this altitude!

10. Protaras

protaras resort from above
Protaras resort from above by dronepicr/Flickr

Protaras is a small town located in the eastern part of Cyprus.

It falls within Famagusta area, not far from the popular with its white sandy beaches Agia Napa.

Protaras is on the right way to become the number one destination in the country to spend your summer holiday.

Why you should go there?

For tens of thousands of tourists searching for white sand paradise beaches, Protaras has became an alternative to Agia Napa.

Both are pretty much the same but with one very important difference – Protaras is less noisy and more relaxed.

It offers a huge choice of upscale hotels on the beach itself.

The white sands and sapphire limpid waters attract swimmers and sunbathers from March till late November, and sometimes even during the winter months.


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