Discover Cyprus

Cyprus packs a lot into one island: Blue-Flag beaches along the south coast, the pine-forested Troodos mountains inland, and ancient sites from Paphos to Kourion. Summers are long and dry, so the season runs well into autumn — ideal for festivals, open-air cinema and beach days alike.

Each city has its own pace. Limassol is the buzzy hub for nightlife, marinas and wine festivals; Paphos leans historic and laid-back; Larnaca pairs a palm-lined seafront with the island’s main airport; Nicosia, the divided capital, is the cultural and culinary heart. Ayia Napa and Protaras anchor the party-and-beach east.

Top places in Cyprus

• Ayia Napa & Nissi Beach — The island’s party-and-beach capital — white sand, watersports and a famous nightlife strip.
• Paphos — UNESCO mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings and Aphrodite’s Rock along a relaxed coastline.
• Troodos Mountains — Pine trails, frescoed churches and cool hill villages — a different Cyprus, an hour from the coast.
• Limassol — Marina, old town and the biggest events calendar — wine festival, carnival and more.
• Nicosia old town — The walled capital: museums, crafts and the best food scene on the island.