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Tourist Attractions in Cyprus

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Cyprus

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About Cyprus

Cyprus is one of the most sought-after and popular beach destinations. On this wonderful island the sun shines more than 300 days a year, the bathing season lasts almost half a year from May to October. The tourist industry of Cyprus is fully and comprehensively developed – guests are offered to stay in luxurious 5* hotels on the first coast line, in more democratic 4* and 3* or in economical apartments.

Cyprus resorts will suit all types of travellers. Young people prefer stylish and energetic Ayia Napa, where after daytime sunbathing you can “”rock”” in nightclubs. For families with children, Larnaca or Limassol are more preferable – the hotels in these cities have excellent animation and entertainment for the youngest. For people who want a secluded and quiet holiday an excellent choice will be a quiet and romantic Protaras.

Tourists from all over the world mainly visit the southern part of the island – the state of Cyprus itself. The northern part of the island is considered occupied by Turkish troops, but you can also go there and enjoy the picturesque mountain views or swim in the cleanest Mediterranean Sea.

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Top-30 Tourist Attractions in Cyprus

Cimetery N°4 tomb of the Kings

4.6/5
5 reviews
A small necropolis near Paphos. Despite the name, there are no tombs of kings here, only burials of local nobles. Long before archaeologists discovered the site, it had been looted by treasure hunters, and only the outer walls of the buildings have survived. The tombs date back to the IV-III century BC.
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The royal tombs in Paphos

Archbishop's Palace

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A 20th century pseudo-Venetian style building in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Nearby there is an old palace building of the XVIII century, which was badly damaged after the invasion of the Turks in 1974. This place serves as a residence for the head of the local church – the Archbishop of Cyprus. The palace has a museum, a library, an art gallery and a cathedral.
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Archbishop's Palace

Baths of Aphrodite

4/5
110 reviews
A small, secluded grotto surrounded by lush vegetation and flowers. According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite took baths here and met her lover Adonis. It is believed that the water from the baths rejuvenates the body, gives strength and vigour. But visitors are forbidden to bathe in the grotto, so it is impossible to verify this version.
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Aphrodite's Bath

Keo Mallia Winery

4/5
3 reviews
It is located in one of the centres of local winemaking – the city of Limassol. Wine has been made in Cyprus for thousands of years, and the vineyards of KEO have been producing crops for over 150 years. During a free tour of the winery, tourists are told about the history and the process of producing different types of wine. The tasting is also free, after which they are offered to buy their favourite drinks.
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KEO Winery

Limassol Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum

4.3/5
4009 reviews
An Ottoman fort built in the 4th century. In the 16th century it was used by the Turks to protect the harbour of Limassol. In earlier periods, the fort was the site of a Christian basilica and a Byzantine fortress where, according to legend, King Richard the Lionheart was married to Princess Berengaria.
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Limassol Castle

Paphos Castle

4.1/5
4024 reviews
A laconic and austere structure from the time of Alexander the Great. The fortress was part of the defence system, the lower floors were used as a prison. Only parts of the ancient fort have survived, as the structure has been repeatedly destroyed over the centuries.
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Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Paphos Fortress

Kolossi Castle

4.4/5
3175 reviews
A building from the period of powerful medieval knightly orders. The castle tower is an example of 12th century military architecture. Not only the thick walls of the castle are well preserved, but also some elements of the interior decoration, such as drawings and frescoes depicting divine scenes. The structure was used by knightly orders as a military and strategic object.
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Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Colossi Castle

Girne (Kyreneia) Castle

4.6/5
1762 reviews
It was built by the Byzantines for the purpose of defence against Arab raids. The castle was renovated during the Venetian period. In the 16th century it fell to the Ottoman army and was used by the Turks as a military base until the 19th century. In 1974, after the occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkish troops, the castle became a museum.
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Kyrenia Castle (Northern Cyprus)

Buffavento Castle

4.7/5
408 reviews
It is located in the Cyrene Mountains at an altitude of almost one kilometre. It has an Italian name, which means “protection from the wind”. The castle was built in the 11th century and was used as a prison for dangerous criminals. It was not used during the Venetian period, so the buildings fell into disrepair.
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Buffavento Castle (Northern Cyprus)

Ghost Town Palm Beach

4.6/5
1422 reviews
Varosha was once the best holiday resort in Cyprus, where Brigitte Bardot and Elizabeth Taylor visited. After the 1974 Turkish invasion, the residents were evacuated. The neighbourhoods under construction were fenced off and armed guards were posted. The empty concrete boxes of hotels look eerie against the sunny beaches and sea where people continue to holiday.
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Varosha Ghost Town (Northern Cyprus)

Ancient Kourion

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In the 12th century BC it was one of the major Cypriot cities. In the 4th century BC it was destroyed by an earthquake, but many of the buildings have survived to this day. Not only the facades of the buildings have been preserved, but also Roman mosaics depicting animals. The city amphitheatre of Curion is a beautiful example of ancient antique architecture.
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The ancient city of Kourion

Archaeological Site of Amathous

4.4/5
995 reviews
One of the ten Cypriot city-states that existed tens of centuries ago. It is located near Limassol. Only the ruins of squares, public baths and administrative buildings have survived to this day. According to mythology Amathus was founded by the father of Adonis. In ancient times the cult of Aphrodite prevailed here.
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Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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The ancient city of Amathus

Kykkos Monastery

4.7/5
5992 reviews
An important centre of Orthodoxy in Cyprus. It is the richest monastery on the island, located in the picturesque Troodos Mountains. There is an icon of the Virgin Mary, which has miraculous powers (according to Christian beliefs). And the holiness of the image so dazzles the beholder that in 1975 the icon was dressed in a silver frame.
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Monday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Kykkos Monastery

Holy Church of Saint Lazarus

4.8/5
7971 reviews
An ancient Christian church built by Emperor Leo IV the Wise on the burial place of Lazarus, a friend and associate of Christ. The church was the cultural, social and religious centre of Larnaca. During the Venetian occupation of Cyprus, the church belonged to the Roman Church and housed a Benedictine monastery.
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
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St Lazarus Church

Monastery of Ayia Napa

4.5/5
1123 reviews
The Monastery of Our Lady of Napa, the foundation of which has two legends. According to the first, an icon of the Virgin Mary was found in a cave on the site of the monastery, while the second tells of a noble Venetian woman who became a nun in defiance of her parents and took refuge in a cave on the site of the monastery.
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Ayia Napa Monastery

Stavrovouni Monastery

4.6/5
898 reviews
It is located on a mountain top 40 kilometres from Larnaca. It is considered to be the oldest monastery in Cyprus. Since its foundation, the monastery has gone through several periods of poverty and armed invasions, but now its former power and grandeur have been fully restored and the monastery is thriving. Stavrovouni houses an important Christian relic, a part of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.
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Monday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Thursday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Friday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 AM
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Stavrovouni Monastery

Selimiye Camii

4.5/5
1524 reviews
The main mosque of Northern Cyprus, a remarkable example of Cypriot architecture. The structure was built over 150 years, at different times it was a small church, a Gothic temple, the Cathedral of St Sophia and afterwards a mosque. The design clearly shows a mix of architectural styles from different eras and cultures, which gives the mosque a unique value.
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Selimiye Mosque in Nicosia (Northern Cyprus)

Agia Solomoni Catacomb

4.3/5
570 reviews
One of the main shrines of Cyprus. According to Christian tales, the Great Martyr Solomonia, who escaped from Palestine, died here. She and her sons were hiding from the persecution of King Antiochus IV, but were discovered. All seven of Solomonia’s sons were martyred, and her mother died while praying over their bodies.
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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The Catacombs of St Solomona

Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia

4.3/5
1391 reviews
An ancient Neolithic settlement (7,000-6,000 BC), a UNESCO heritage site. Despite its impressive age of 9000 years, the ruins of Hirokitia are well preserved, which allows archaeologists to draw conclusions about the distant era based on the objects found there. It is still unknown where this settlement originated and where people then disappeared from it.
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Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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Hirokitia settlement

Kamares Aqueduct

4.4/5
1219 reviews
The 18th century aqueduct that supplied Larnaca with water. The structure consists of 75 stone arches, reaches 25 metres in height and stretches for several tens of kilometres. The aqueduct functioned until 1930. After the installation of modern water supply systems, it became a historically significant architectural monument.
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Camares Aqueduct

Forty Columns Fortress

4.5/5
151 reviews
The ruins of an ancient building from the 7th century, which was used for defence against Arab raids. It was originally built on forty columns, hence its name. The castle was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake, only some towers and catacombs remained, which are of interest to researchers.
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Castle of the Forty Columns

Famagusta Gate

4.2/5
78 reviews
Located in the centre of Nicosia. The gate is part of the Venetian fortifications. They were created in the 16th century and protected the settlement from Turkish attacks. After restoration in 1980, the halls of the gate were used as a venue for lectures and conferences, and concerts are often held in the 35 metre long corridor due to its excellent acoustics.
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Famagusta Gate

Büyük Han

4.6/5
1451 reviews
One of the most striking landmarks of Nicosia. The building was built under the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century and was used for its intended purpose until the arrival of British troops. The British housed here a prison and an orphanage for the poor. After the 90s of the XX century, as a result of large-scale reconstruction, the caravan shed turned into an arts centre.
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Büyük-Khan Caravan Saray (Northern Cyprus)

Avakas Gorge Nature Trail

4.8/5
3310 reviews
Located on the Laona Plateau. It is a picturesque cliff surrounded by green vegetation and pink flowers. A great place for hiking, admiring nature and discovering Cypriot flora. There is an interesting cave in the gorge, discovered in 2003 and almost inaccessible due to the very narrow entrance.
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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Avagas Gorge

FigTree island

4.7/5
9 reviews
An attractive place in the resort town of Protaras, where there is a picturesque and well-maintained beach. The bay is always full of tourists, as it is located in a beautiful place where the azure water of the Mediterranean Sea merges with the sky and the purest sand sparkles in the rays of the bright sun.
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Fig Tree Cove

Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)

4.6/5
15435 reviews
It is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the Mediterranean. According to legend, this is where the goddess Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam. The white rocks and the piercing blue sea of the bay create a picturesque contrast that pleases the eye. Honeymooners and couples in love love love to have photo shoots here.
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Petra-tu-Romiu Cove

Larnaca Salt Lake

4.5/5
671 reviews
A water body consisting of four interconnected salt lakes. The total area is just over 2 km². This place is unique in that wild ducks, seagulls, flamingos and cormorants nest here periodically in large numbers. A recreation area with pavilions, benches and equipped picnic grounds has been created around the lake.
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Larnaca Salt Lake

Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

4.5/5
3847 reviews
A large territory with various slides, swimming pools and numerous water amusements. The water park also has a children’s area with replicas of slides for the youngest visitors. The territory has recreation areas and restaurants where you can catch your breath in the shade of exotic trees.
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Aphrodite Water Park in Paphos

Nissi Beach

4.6/5
5323 reviews
Ayia Napa’s most famous beach. It is constantly buzzing with DJs and foamy discos. Tourists perform liberated dances and relax in luxurious restaurants on the background of snow-white sand and blue sea. The place is not for lovers of solitude, but it is very suitable for fun and noisy companies.
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Nissi Beach

Cape Cavo Greco

4.8/5
4156 reviews
A picturesque spot popular with divers, romantics and lovers of unspoilt nature. The best time at Cape Greco is in the evening, when the evening sun sets into the sea. Many tourists come to admire this spectacle and take photos as a souvenir. The cape is located between the popular Cypriot resorts of Protaras and Ayia Napa.
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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Cape Greco
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