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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.
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7 Beautiful Places You Must See in Larnaca
A visual highlights guide — Saint Lazarus, Finikoudes, Mackenzie Beach, the flamingo-filled Salt Lake, Kamares Aqueduct and the lace village of Lefkara.
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Tours, excursions, day trips into the Troodos, and city guides for each area — being added regularly.
Plan Your Cyprus Trip
Compare hotels and apartments across the whole island on one map, or sort out a hire car before you land — the easiest way to see everything above at your own pace.
Compare Car Rental Prices in Cyprus
Live prices from every major pick-up point on the island, including Larnaca Airport.
Going beyond Cyprus?
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