Cyprus has sandy beaches around Ayia Napa and Paphos, Roman mosaics, Byzantine churches in the Troodos mountains and meze feasts. Sunny almost year round, ideal for spring, early summer and autumn.
Good to know
- Drive on the left; renting a car is the easiest way to explore.
- Meze for two can cover a whole evening of dishes.
- July and August are very hot; plan inland days in spring.
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UNESCO site with Roman villas and mosaics near the harbor.
Rock-cut underground tombs with columns, near the sea.
Greco-Roman seaside theater and mosaic-floored villas on a cliff above the sea, especially lovely near sunset.
Dozens of small plates of grilled meats, cheeses and salads.
Sea stacks where the goddess was said to emerge, a sunset spot.
Cool pine forests, painted Byzantine churches and wine villages.
Shallow turquoise bay and white sand, lively in summer.
Boat or hike to remote bays with clear water.
Divided capital with Venetian walls and the Leventis museum.
Taste Commandaria and village vintages in cobbled lanes.