Travel Guides for Cyprus

Things to Do in Cyprus: A Complete Guide

Things to do in Cyprus span UNESCO-listed Roman mosaic villas uncovered in 1962, the top-ten Zenobia wreck dive, Troodos trails and east-coast beaches.

Troodos Trip Planner: Wine Villages, Churches & Kykkos

Plan a Troodos trip village by village: the Commandaria wine route, ten UNESCO painted churches, Kykkos Monastery, where to stay and how long to spend.

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Best Beaches in Cyprus: An Honest Coast Guide

Best beaches in Cyprus by area: Ayia Napa and Protaras white sand, Paphos coves, wild Akamas, plus Limassol and Larnaca's walkable town shores.

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Cyprus on a Budget: Money-Saving Tactics for 2026

Practical ways to cut costs in Cyprus: shoulder-season timing, the public buses, self-catering, free beaches and sites, and where locals eat for a few euros.

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Cyprus With Kids: A Practical Family Travel Guide

Cyprus with kids: shallow Blue Flag beaches, three waterparks, zoos, boat trips and Troodos day plans, plus the car seat law and health tips families need.

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Cyprus for First-Timers: Airports, Driving, Money

Everything you need for a first visit to southern Cyprus: the two main airports, driving on the left, euro budgeting, bus links and picking the right base.

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Where to Stay in Cyprus: Best Base by Traveller Type

Choosing where to stay in Cyprus: compare Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Nicosia, Polis and the Troodos by area, vibe and airport.

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Best Time to Visit Cyprus: Month-by-Month Guide

The best time to visit Cyprus is May, June, September or October, when the sea sits at 20 to 27C, prices ease off, and the August heat and crowds fade.

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Cyprus Airports: Larnaca or Paphos? Buses, Fares and Taxis

Larnaca Airport has direct scheduled buses to Larnaca town, Nicosia and Limassol, plus seasonal shuttles to Ayia Napa and Protaras, while Paphos Airport has them to Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia. This page tables every fare, stop and departure window confirmed from official sources on 9 October 2026, plus the regulated urban taxi tariff.

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Cyprus Public Holidays 2027: Dates, Closures and Festivals

Cyprus has 16 public holiday dates in 2027, 11 of them weekday bank holidays, and Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 2 May. This page lists every date with its weekday, what official schedules say is closed, and the festival dates confirmed so far.

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Cyprus National Forest Parks Compared: Trails, Rules, Fees

Eleven national forest parks, 17 official trails and three visitor centres in the Republic of Cyprus, set side by side from official sources read on 9 October 2026. Where the official figures disagree or could not be confirmed, the page says so.

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Cyprus Intercity Buses: Routes, Journey Times and Fares

Ten Intercity Buses routes link Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Protaras, with adult singles from EUR 5 to EUR 10. These tables set out journey times, departures, stops and fares as published on 9 October 2026, plus the district buses that reach Polis.

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Cyprus Archaeological Sites and Museums: Fees and Opening Hours

No paid archaeological site or state museum in our tables charges more than €4.50, and the Cyprus Museum is free. Here are the fees, summer and winter hours and closing days for 31 places, district by district, as published on 9 October 2026.