Cyprus beyond Ayia Napa. The divided capital of Nicosia, the working harbours of Larnaca and Limassol, the Roman mosaics around Paphos — proper mezze, mountain villages, and the parts most package tours never reach.
Limassol is a city of brutal contrasts. From towering luxury high-rises and concrete parks to historic street art and pristine coastal escapes like Pissouri Beach, discover what Cyprus’s second-largest city is actually like when you look past its corporate facade.
Looking to escape the sweltering Cyprus coast? Driving up to the 2,000-metre summit of the Troodos Mountains trades the crowded beach resorts for freezing winds, 11th-century monasteries, and literal snow. Here is why this contrarian detour is absolutely worth your time.
An honest road trip guide to the Akamas Peninsula on Cyprus’s west coast, swapping the crowded tourist traps and polished mythological sites for raw sea caves, quiet pebble beaches, and a massive stranded shipwreck.
I went to Paphos expecting an ancient UNESCO paradise and instead found a bizarrely modern city. Skip the commercialised centre and head straight for the striking shipwrecks, Coral Bay, and the dramatic limestone sea stacks.
Nicosia is the world’s last divided capital, split by a UN-patrolled ceasefire zone. From Venetian walls in the south to Ottoman inns in the north, here is a complete guide to crossing the Green Line.
Escaping the coastal resorts for the Troodos Mountains offers a completely different, much cooler side of Cyprus. Here is a complete guide to exploring historic stone villages like Omodos, Lofou, and Laneia.
Skip the crowded Cyprus coast and drive into the Troodos foothills. Here’s what to expect from the tranquil, ancient stone streets of Kato Drys and the bustling, craft-rich village of Pano Lefkara.
Forget the manufactured resort bubbles. Larnaca offers a glimpse into the authentic, working side of Cyprus, complete with ancient tombs, imposing Ottoman aqueducts, shimmering salt lakes, and a uniquely relaxed Mediterranean vibe.
