Decouvre Cyprus

Pourquoi visiter

• Over 300 days of sunshine a year and a warm sea until October.
• A dense ancient heritage: the mosaics of Paphos (UNESCO), the Tombs of the Kings, Greco-Roman sites.
• The Troodos massif, its mountain villages, Byzantine churches and cool summer air.
• A divided island, between the Greek south (euro) and the Turkish north, uniquely explored via the Green Line.

Quand partir

April to June and September-October: mild warmth, warm sea and smaller crowds. July-August is scorching and packed; winter stays mild and good for hiking.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1The Roman mosaics of the Paphos archaeological park (UNESCO)
2. 2Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou) at sunset
3. 3Hiking and the hilltop villages of the Troodos massif
4. 4The beaches and nightlife of Ayia Napa and Protaras (Fig Tree Bay, Nissi Beach)
5. 5Nicosia's old town and crossing the Green Line to the north
6. 6The wild Akamas peninsula, its gorges and the blue lagoon

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

A rental car is essential for the interior (driving on the LEFT, a British legacy). Decent intercity buses between major cities, very limited elsewhere. No train.

Gastronomie

• Shared meze
• Grilled halloumi
• Souvláki and kleftiko
• Commandaria and zivania

Securite

Very safe, one of the safest countries in Europe. Standard vigilance in Ayia Napa's party bars. Emergencies: 112 or 199.