Where To Go In Cyprus - Attractions & Things To Do In Cyprus

One of the most popular holiday destinations is today the Eurasian islander country, Cyprus. This Eastern Mediterranean jewel is the third largest island in the area and a preferred all-year-round tourist site to many foreign voyagers. The climate in Cyprus is subtropical-Mediterranean in south and semi-arid in north. The winters are very mild and the summers are warm, sometimes even hot. Snowfall appears just rarely in Troodos Mountains during winter. Cyprus has a rich culture and a vast art, literature and music heritage, dating back to the early ages BC. It is also famous for the delicious and unique local cuisine, the freshness of seafood and fish dishes, and the unbeatable taste of the naturally grown products. Last, but not least, in Cyprus are plenty of high-end holiday resorts and luxury hotels, as well as budget lodgings, so the attraction of this sun-kissed land is even higher.

While take delight in beach holidays in Cyprus, which is probably the most fascinating Mediterranean gem, tourists have at disposal numerous places where to go, as well as a wide variety of cultural attractions and things to do. Very popular are sightseeing tours, nature walks and cycling excursions. To get in touch in depth with the local culture, travelers are invited to visit the sleepy villages perched on mountain slopes and the old churches built in Byzantine style. Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Cyprus, located close to the picturesque area of Kakopetria. It is a monastery church built in XI^th century next to Karyatis river. Another stunning holiday destination is the ancient Kourin, considered by specialists as the most valuable and important archaeological site on the island. There is a Greek-Roman amphitheater, located on the top of a cliff dating back to the II^nd century BC.

Beach Holidays In Cyprus

Through the fun things to do while holiday in Cyprus is diving in the warm and crystal waters of Mediterranean Sea. There are many scuba diving schools and the most popular destinations for this aquatic sport are Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos. Diving courses are available both to beginners and more experienced divers, and allow tourists to explore the magnificent marine life, shipwrecks and sea caves. One of the most popular diving sites in Cyprus is the Zenobia wreck in the waters off Larnaca coastline; it is a Swedish ferry that sunken in 1980. Visitors can explore the marine site accompanied by barracudas, conger eels and groupers. For extreme divers visiting Cyprus, there is also the site of a sunken British Army helicopter.

Visitors can also dive into the unique world of other Mediterranean attractions - gourmet dishes, local cuisine and wine! Troodos Mountains are home to over fifty boutique wine producers and voyagers are advised to taste Cypriot wines - it are some of the best in Mediterranean. One of the most famous places where to go in order to find quality wines is Krassohoria, a small village where white muscat wine is proudly produced. While holiday in Cyprus, visitors have several mandatory things to do such as to taste the taverna cuisine and the creative traditional dishes served in restaurants all around. There are many restaurants situated close to high-rise resorts and deluxe hotels providing vacation packages. One of the best taverns on the island is Magerion to Elliniko, offering guests breathtaking views of Paphos and allowing them to enjoy the splendid atmosphere of live rembetika music.

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