Places in Cyprus
Cities, villages, beaches, monasteries and natural landmarks of the island — with a map, photos and what to see nearby.
Landmark The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates: archaeology and visiting the site
The Sanctuary of Apollo near Kourion: the temple, the palaestra, the baths and the construction phases.…
Limassol
Landmark Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia: Palaepaphos history and visiting tips
The Temple of Aphrodite at ancient Palaepaphos near Paphos, part of the UNESCO site: what archaeology…
Paphos
Village Troodos: villages, trails and routes through the mountains of Cyprus
A comprehensive practical guide to the Troodos Mountains: how to choose villages and trails, assess the…
Troodos
Landmark Ayia Napa Monastery and Churches: History, Chapels, Etiquette
The Venetian-era monastery in the centre of Ayia Napa, the large modern church often called the…
Ayia Napa
Landmark The Church of Saints Cyprian and Justina in Meniko: history and a visit
The Church in Meniko: architectural layers, the iconostasis, pilgrimage traditions and the feast day. A respectful…
Nicosia
Landmark Kykkos Monastery: history, museum and a visit
What to see in Kykkos: a church, a museum and a mountain trail. Historical information, monastic…
Troodos
City Polis: the town, local amenities and planning your visit
Polis as a destination in its own right and a base for exploring north-western Cyprus. A…
Paphos
Landmark Love Bridge Ayia Napa: the Story, Location and Cliff Safety
Where to find the Love Bridge (Bridge of Love) on the eastern edge of Ayia Napa,…
Ayia Napa
Landmark The Priory of Holy Fathers. Archimandrita
Having visited the ancient city of Paleo Paphos and seen the old church of the Most…
Landmark Priory Palea Egklistra
Palea Egklistra (Greek – the place of seclusion) is a solitary priory in a small cave…