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Cyprus Travel Guide
Sun-soaked beaches, ancient ruins, mountain villages, and a divided capital — all on an island you can drive across in three hours.
Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s quiet powerhouse. Each city has its own personality: Nicosia for split-capital culture, Limassol for cosmopolitan coast, Paphos for myth and mosaics, Ayia Napa for beaches, Larnaca for laid-back seafront.
Honest hotel picks by city, tours and excursions worth booking, and practical advice for first-time visitors — whether you’re planning a beach week, a heritage trip, or a cruise stop.
Where to Stay by City
Where to Stay in Limassol
Vibrant coastal city with modern hotels, a buzzing marina, and the best beaches.
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Where to Stay in Paphos
Heritage, mosaics, and family-friendly resorts in Cyprus’s mythological heartland.
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Where to Stay in Ayia Napa
Beachfront stays, crystal-clear water, and the island’s most famous nightlife strip.
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Where to Stay in Larnaca
Laid-back seafront, easy airport access, and some of the island’s best value hotels.
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Where to Stay in Nicosia
Capital city stays with culture, character, and a divided history unlike anywhere else.
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Best Things to Do in Paphos
The top sights ranked — Roman mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings, Aphrodite’s Rock, the Blue Lagoon and Troodos wine villages.
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Best Things to Do in Larnaca
The top sights ranked — the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Salt Lake flamingos, the Zenobia wreck dive, boat trips and Cape Greco.
Read guideTours, excursions, day trips into the Troodos, and city guides for each area — being added regularly.
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