Top Sights in Cyprus | Traveler by Unique
For the fact that there are numerous great tourist attractions in Cyprus, a tour of Cyprus requires proper planning before setting on your trip. You need to know the best tourist destinations to visit and what to do at each spot you visit. This is a wise and reasonable thing to do!
After a painstaking effort, I have come up with a list of great sights worthy of your visit to the beautiful and lovely country.
Nissi beach
Nissi beach has a long stretch of fine and clean white sand spread of about 500 meters with enchanting turquoise clean and clear blue waters. This is a spot destination for many swimmers, skiers, and windsurfers. The Blue Flag award beach of Nissi is an idyllic spot for foam parties and beach volleyball. You cannot miss the great fun here.
Aphrodite's Rock- Petra tou Romiou
Going by the ancient legend, swimming around the Aphrodite rock brings good luck and youth restoration to the individuals that embark on such adventure. The myth and the legend of the Greek goddess of love and beauty continuously attract many visitors to this place. You can enjoy a cool swimming session here during the summer period either for pleasure or in hope of rejuvenation of your youthfulness.
Whatever is your intention for coming around Aphrodite’s rock, you cannot miss the beauty and the fun that abounds in this place.
Ancient Kourion
The magical and strategically location of the Ancient Kourion makes it a standout among other ancient sites in Cyprus. The Ancient Kourion is always seen as a romantic place by visitors, located across a coastal cliff providing great views of the countryside and the enchanting Mediterranean tingling below. The House of Eustolios is very popular for its mosaics while the Byzantine basilica area is highly preferred for its picturesque define of columns.
The Church of Saint Lazarus – (Ayios Lazaros)
In Larnaca, the Church of Saint Lazarus has come to stay as a tourist attraction in the region. The Church of Saint Lazarus has remained clear evidence and demonstration of the proof of the versatility of the architectural richness of Cyprus. It is built over the tomb of the legendary Lazarus with great architecture, a very profound interior design. The Church of Saint Lazarus is also popular for its annual pre-Easter procession through Larnaca. Just nearby to the church, you can find the Byzantine Museum holding some historical facts of the area.
Larnaca
Larnaca is a sure place to visit when in Cyprus. Known as an easygoing spot, is on the southeast of Cyprus is an idyllic seaside resort boosted by the dignity of its local essence. It is a resort highly enhanced with all amenities for sun and sand activities. There several attractions in Larnaca such as the Church of Saint Lazarus, the crumbling Skala, the nearby Salt Lake which is a beehive of flocks of pink flamingos during spring, and many villages on the nearby hill make Larnaca an interesting place to explore.
Paphos Castle
The majestic Paphos Castle is an enchanting edifice to behold with part of its larger base standing right in the sea. Paphos Castle was originally conceived to provide protection for the harbor. Though it has witnessed several alterations to fortify it, the castle today holds several cultural and many other eventful occasions such as the Aphrodite festival in the area. Paphos is a spot that typifies the cultural heritage of the Cyprus nation.
Hala Sultan Tekke
Hala Sultan Tekke as an archeological site and mosque is a place of calm and tranquility also referred to as the fourth most important holy place of worship in Islam. It is acclaimed as the spot where Umm Haram, the paternal aunt of the Prophet Mohammed died. The mosque is built over her tomb. The Tekke Mosque is open to all people irrespective of their religion. The Larnaca Salt Lake is just a stone throw away from this mosque.