Off the tourist track

Off the tourist track

Take time out from all the great tourist activities, take a few trips away from the coastal resorts, and see how the people of Cyprus live when they are not involved in the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Visit a few villages where the village square still form the pivotal point of the village; wander around and experience the real Cypriot way of life.

In villages such as Episkopi and Kathikas people go about their daily lives at a leisurely pace and they welcome visitors with a smile. You can buy local produce from them as well as their speciality arts and crafts. Villages such as these have an old-world charm that soothe and welcome you to visit again.

Episkopi village is fascinating as it is nestled against a steep rock face and the traditional structure of the village is nearly unchanged by modern life. You will see winding roads where donkeys carry crops and the villagers happily follow a lifestyle most of us know nothing about. Sit down at a local taverna and share a meal with the villagers and you will discover a wonderful community spirit where you see a group of elderly men play cards or backgammon and debate the issues of the world. The overlaying feeling you take away with you from any of these traditional villages will be one of warmth, much laughter and camaraderie.

Golden Beaches

Kyrenia - several beaches in Kyrenia not only offer beautiful beaches, but also offer a great variety of water sports where you can water-ski, para-ascend, go wind surfing and ride on jet skis
Lefke - this area is known for the crystal-clear water and pristine beaches that cater for water sports enthusiasts.
Famagusta - world famous for the miles of sandy beaches that stretch to the horizon. Some of the Famagusta beaches charge an entrance fee as these beaches belong to the hotels. The beaches offer sunshades and sun loungers and have beach bars. The beaches are all safe for families and are great for snorkelling
Agia Napa - has been labelled being the finest beaches in Cyprus. The Agia Napa is the greatest tourist attraction in Cyprus with the stunning sandy beaches and upmarket facilities that cater for all water sports. You can hire equipment for water skiing, canoe sailing, motor boats, pedal boats, scooters, speed boats, scuba-diving, motor boats, wind surfing and anything else you can think of.
Limassol has a pebbly beach with dark, coarse sand. Thus the main beach is 2 miles east of the town named Dassoudi. The main beach has all the modern facilities such as changing rooms, restaurant, water sports facilities, car park and snack bar. Limassol also has Lady's Mile beach that is a dark brown sandy beach that stretches for 5 miles. 10 miles west of Limassol there is also Curium, a quiet pebbly sand beach with high surrounding cliffs that give a peaceful ambiance.
Protaras have quite a few beaches that are fully equipped for all sport activities to delight all visitors.
Pernera is 5 km north-east of Cape Greko and has top-class beaches with great hotels and restaurants.

Water parks in Cyprus

The outdoor water parks in Cyprus are superb tourist attractions that draw huge crowds each year. They are family oriented and especially designed to cater for children to delight them for the entire day. They water parks offer numerous slides that are in attractive colours and come in all shapes and sizes. The services are top-notch and the shops, food and drink stalls and bars serve great food all day.

Prices vary, but are reasonable to allow large families to enjoy the facilities. Safety is paramount and all the water parks are manned with well trained lifeguards. The water parks truly delight old and young.

Historical Places that are Must See

Cyprus is ancient and her history is fascinating. Today we can see many of the sites where battles were fought, castles and beautiful monasteries. It would be impossible to fit in all the historical places in Cyprus in a single visit; there is simply too much to see.

Nicosia-North - the ring walls of the old city remain virtually intact and you can walk the perimeter. There are many museums that house Cypriot pottery, clay, stone and terracotta sculptures, bronzes and jewellery. The mosques are exquisite and worthy to visit.
Nicosia-south - the Famagusta Gate is a definite must-see, as well as the Folk Art Museum, the Art Galleries and the Byzantine Museum
Famagusta - this old city with its encircling walls dates back to medieval times. The walls are intact and two of the original gates still stand. Kantara Castle was built by the Byzantines and dates from the 11th century. The city has many other museums, churches, mosques and castles to visit.
Guzelyurt - the museum houses a singular collection that ranges from prehistoric Cyprus up to the Byzantine period. The St. Mamas Monastery dates back to the 18th century and have an art collection from the 16th century. The Soli and Vouni Palace in Lefke dates from the 5th century and is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts.
Kyrenia has the Shipwreck Museum inside Kyrenia Castle and houses the oldest recovered shipwreck in history. Also worth a visit are the Folk Arts Museum and the Icon Museum.
Paphos - amongst the many historical places to visit there are the tombs of the Kings and the Paphos Odeon that dates from the 2nd century. The limestone structure is still used for performances today.
Agia Napa - the town square houses a 16th century medieval monastery as well as the Marine Life Museum, which is a first for Cyprus.

Perfect wedding destination

Cyprus, the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty is the perfect setting for a beautiful and romantic wedding. The weather is perfect and with over 300 days of sunshine, you can be sure of a sunny wedding. The scenery is lush and picturesque and a perfect background for your special day. The island has become a very popular place to have a wedding, and you can make use of the services of a well-organised wedding planner to create your fantasy wedding at very reasonable costs

All wedding ceremonies for foreigners on Cyprus are conducted in English and all wedding certificates are in English as well.