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This post covers the best tourist attractions of the fascinating and beautiful island of Cyprus. Fringed with plush sandy beaches nestled along the coast, some of the best in Europe, mesmerizingly clear blue water, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful natural landscape attractions, fascinating archeological digs, historical castles, fortresses, and a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars, there’s a lot to see and do. All in a safe, sunny, environment. And as it’s one of the European Union’s southernmost locations, swimming temperatures are great in Spring and into Fall. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and a popular holiday destination. Most frequently it’s visited by citizens of the…

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is the world’s only capital divided by two countries. It’s the Republic of Cyprus, on its southern side, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the north. Also called Lefkosia, Nicosia was formally divided in 1974…but more about that later. For tourists, it’s safe to visit both sides to learn more about its history and explore its streets. It’s perfect as a day trip, rainy day excursion, or for when you’re nursing a sunburn. From seeing the old city walls and museums with artifacts from archaeological digs around the island, to crossing the Green Line to Turkish Cyprus for its old Ottoman architecture,…

Larnaca, home of the airport on Cyprus with the most international arrivals, is often overlooked as a place to stay in light of nearby Ayia Napa and Protaras, which offer better beaches and easier access to more beautiful sites. Yet southern seaside Larnaca is worth a stop with beaches of its own and several interesting things to see and do. Even if you don’t stay here, it’s worth a stop, even if just for a few hours, for the sites and to see some of the local charm this city has retained due to less tourism. This post covers the 10 best things to see and do in Larnaca, Cyprus.…

Learn the best things to see and do in Limassol, Cyprus, a bustling city that offers a mix of typical Cypriot life, along with Mediterranean beaches and some interesting historical day trip options. Sitting on Cyprus’s southern coast, it’s the country’s 2nd largest city after Nicosia (the capital). As it’s not as touristy as Paphos, Ayia Napa, Larnaca, and Protaras, some visit for the city amenities while enjoying its beaches and a dose of culture, like Kourion Archeological Site, which dates back thousands of years, and crusader-era Kolossi Castle. Admittedly, the city looks a bit weary and run down (although not as neglected as Paphos), and the beaches closest to…