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Places to Visit in Cyprus

Things to Do in Cyprus: Places to see, attractions and main cities

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Paphos - Introduction

Paphos is a town on the southwest coast of Cyprus, reknowned in Greek mythology as birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and in antiquity was the island's capital. The original town of... Next >>>


Limassol - Introduction

Limassol, in Cyprus, is a coastal city on the Greek-controlled southern half of the island. Its population is around 161,000, making it the second largest city in the country. Climate in Limassol is very Mediterranean. Summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and wet. Tourists have found that the ... Next >>>


Protaras - Introduction

Protaras, in south-eastern Cyprus, is a coastal town in the Greek-controlled southern half of the island. What was once scrubland and sand has now been described as looking more like Las Vegas than a Mediterranean beach resort. The summers here, as with... Next >>>


Nicosia - Introduction

Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century, although its origins date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age. It lies on the central Mesaoria Plain of the of the island with the spectacular Kyrenia... Next >>>


Paralimni - Introduction

Paralimni, in Cyprus, is the largest town in the south-eastern Famagusta District in the Greek-controlled half of the island. The city’s population grew rapidly after the Turkish Invasion, which saw several Greek Cypriots flee the northern half of Cyprus. Today, there are more than 11,000 people who call Paralimni their... Next >>>


Polis - Introduction

Polis is a beach town in the south of Cyprus. It is located in the Greek-controlled southern half of the island and looks across the Chrysochou Bay to the Akamas Peninsula. The landscape is varied with rocky hills, lush green meadows and... Next >>>


Agia Napa - Introduction

Agia Napa, in Cyprus, is a coastal village on the Greek-controlled southern half of the island. This village has a population of around 1,000, but in the peak season, it hosts upwards of 10,000 tourists. In the past few years, it has become as famous for its parties as... Next >>>


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