Historical Sites, Golden Beaches part of Cyprus Tourist Attractions

Cyprus Tourist Attractions offer 10,000 years of history and civilization, just waiting to be explored ..... whatever your holiday activity choice maybe... here is a list of Cyprus Tourist Attractions for popular and cultural viewing...

Though every town in Cyprus has its distinct features and attractions, Paphos has a character all its own. Known as the capital of the west, Paphos was in fact the island's capital in Hellenistic and Roman Times.

With ancient sites dating back thousands of years scattered in and around the town, Paphos in its entirety is included in the official UNESCO list of natural treasures of world heritage.

The region's glorious history surprises you at every turn, often mingling with remnants of the cult of Aphrodite which flourished in this beautiful part of the island. Paphos is a growing, modern coastal town that seduces visitors and residents with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline, historical treasures, medieval monasteries and delightful villages where tradition is still a way of life.

CYPRUS TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

A tour of Paphos can include the Avocado and Citrus Plantation of Phassouri

The British Base of “Epi” with their breath-taking views.

Aphrodite’s Rock where the Goddess of Beauty and love was born.

The idylic village of Yeroskipos.

The Pillar of St. Paul and the catacomb of “Ayia Solomoni” is an eye-catcher.

The House of Dionyssos hosts famous mosaics dating back to the 3rd Century.

One of the most popular Cyprus Tourist Attractions in the Troodos Mountains..

The Troodos massif, which stretches across the centre of Cyprus and reaches up to 1,952 metres at Mount Olympus, is truly magnetic. The rugged but easily accessible region is brimming with 12th and 15th century frescoed churches, many of which are listed in UNESCO's catalogue of world heritage.

Monasteries dating from the Byzantine period dot the landscape and are a wonderful destination for your summertime excursion. The biggest and best known one is Kykkos, built in the 12th century and magnificently restored complete with a beautiful museum of icons. These monasteries are amongst the most popular Tourist Attractions in Cyprus.

Mount Olympus, the highest point in Cyprus (1950m) is an excellent spot to experience the spectacular views of the countryside and forests stretching beneath...

Prodomromos Village

“Throni” is the burial ground area of the latest President of Cyprus, Makarios III.

Pedoulas village, is a cherry growing area and is peaceful and quaint.

Trimiklini Village is old, cultured and its locals are friendly and welcoming.

Tour the hills and you will come across winemaking villages, where small family-run-wineries will welcome you, often happy to offer a sample of the fruits of their labour.

The natural beauty of the area varies with the seasons. In Winter, the locals look forward to a soft blanket of snow that covers the highest peaks for a few weeks, saturating the soil in preparation for spring's carpet of flowers, and feeding streams that fill the island's winter reservoirs.

As the home of island's main airport and secondary port. Larnaca is clearly the island's bridge to the rest of the world. At the same time, it strong links with the past are scattered across the city. Explore the heart of modern Larnaca and you will find the remains of the ancient-city-kingdom of Kition, reminiscent of glorious days.

The Mycenaean Greeks fortified the town with cyclopean walls in the 12th century, while the Phoenicians founded a powerful kingdom in the 9th century. Kition is the birthplace of the philosopher Zeno, founder of the stoic school. In the 18th century Kition ranked as a commercial centre and the seat of the European consulates.

The sandy beaches of the Ammochostos district hardly need an introduction. Images of the safe, turquoise waters of Ayia Napa and Protaras appear in holiday catalogues all around Europe and have made these resorts a true paradise for water sports lovers from near and far, it is considered the most popular Cyprus tourist attraction ...

A famous village lies just outside the main resort named "Kokkinochoria"which means "red soil villages". This is the centre of the island's potato production, which runs modestly alongside the thriving tourist industry and racing development in the area.

This is the capital city and cultural... It is often overlooked by tourists, because it is in the center of the country and not surrounded by water. Its rich history is traced back to the Bronze Age. It only became the capital in the 11th century AD. It was the Lusignans who transformed it into a magnificient city with a royal palace and over fifty churches.

Later , in the 16th century, the Venetians gave it its trademark city walls, which completely encircle the Old City. The massive and architecturally impressive walls have a circumference of 4.5 km, with eleven heart-shaped bastions and three gates to the city. The walls divide Nicosia into the Old City within, and the modern and continuously developing city outside the walls.

Sadly, Nicosia is still divided by force, with the Green Line running right across the Old City from east to west. The Municipality of Nicosia is making serious and ongoing efforts to revive the stagnating areas along the Green Line, in anticipation of reunification, which is the ultimate goal of both communities on either side of the divide.

There are Museums, Ancient Churches and Mediaeval buildings throughout the city and surrounding areas. It is quite unfortunate that the city is split in two. It is the only city or town in the world to remain divided by Turkish force.

Mountain Villages

Discover the true heart of Cyprus with a trip to the timeless mountain villages.

Omodos a wine-producing village is a gem.

Another winery is “Lino”, which is 120 years old

Platres has a picture post-card look and feel.

Lania has its distinctive, well preserved Cypriot Traditional Style.

Limassol, the successor to two ancient city-kingdoms, is often referred to as the venue of a royal wedding in the Middle Ages. The 14th century fort, which is built on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle, is where Richard the Lionheart is said to have married Berengaria of NaVarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191.

Apart from being the second largest town after Nicosia, Limassol is our island's main seaport and a major business and trade centre in the Mediterranean region. At the same time, long sandy beaches are responsible for its popularity as a bustling summer resort. The string of 5-star hotels along the coast offer high standard accommodation, business services and resort facilities all in one.

With rolling vineyards covering the hills just outside the city, Limassol is home to the island's main wineries, which add yet another facet to the towns complex role and potential. Limassol is also home to the annual "Carnival" which is similar to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This spectacular colorful event is the main Cyprus Tourist Attraction in early Spring.

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