The Cyprus island nation with its typical Mediterranean climate – warm in winter, cool in summer, owns picturesque and majestic landscapes that used to be a “muse” in the works of Leonardo Da Vanci in the Renaissance Period, the poet Homer, the famous Greek playwright Euripides, inspired Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs movie or once became the love gift of the ancient Roman Marshal Antonius to the queen of Egypt Cleopatra. Coming here, you will explore ancient cities, medieval castles, beautiful beaches, museums, archaeological sites, enjoying rich cuisine, tasting premium wine… So, what to do and how to plan a budget perfect trip to Cyprus for the first-time? Let’s check out our Cyprus travel blog (Cyprus blog) with the fullest Cyprus travel guide (Cyprus guide, Cyprus tourist guide, Cyprus visitor guide) from how to get, best time to go, where to stay, best places to visit and top things to do to find out the answer!

Cyprus is one of the most beautiful island nations in the world with many ruins dating back from Prehistoric Period, Middle Ages.
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Cyprus in Latin means “copper”, symbolizing the copper mining industry in this country.

Although it is only an small island country, the Republic of Cyprus has different races and ethnicities due to the many flows of migration from neighboring countries since the 19th. As a result, Cyprus has an extremely unique and rich culture. This country not only possesses enchanting natural landscapes, rich culture but also is the birthplace of the goddess of sexual love and beauty Aphrodite (Venus). Cyprus is one of the most popular tourist attractions with 2.4 million visitors each year. Cyprus is hailed as the place with the cleanest sea water in Europe during the past 10 years with 53 blue clear beaches stretching across the coastline of this island nation.

Cyprus is also famous for its clear blue beaches.
Tourists also can find cats everywhere, from sunny beaches to cozy dining corners in homes.

Cyprus travel blog: Overview of Cyprus

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the Eastern Basin of the Mediterranean Sea and is the third largest island by area and population in this sea, about 80 km off the coast of Southern Turkey with an area of 9,251 km² and a population of about 1,250,000 people. With its favorable position on the waterways leading to the Suez Canal heightened the island nation’s strategic importance. The two Kyrenia mountain range stretch on the north coast and the largest moutain range Troodos in the southwest make up the major area of the island which separated by a long and low plains in the middle.

Larnaca Old Town
Kyrenia Harbour

The Greeks used to live on this island since the 2nd century BC. In 1878, the island of Cyprus was subject to British control and was officially occupied by this power in 1914. It was not until 1960 that the country gained independence and freedom after many wars caused by nationalism. Since 1974, the Northern and Southern Cyprus were divided when the North was invaded by Turkey with Athens aid in a military coup. Up to now, Turkish Cypriots (Cypriot Turks) are concentrated in the north while the remaining 2/3 of the area in the south is where Greek Cypriots living and working. The boundary dividing the South and North stretching from Morphou through Nicosia to Famagusta is called the “Green Line”. The military disputes between the two regions to this day are still ongoing but have been loosened significantly, the traffic between the divided border has become easier.

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Cyprus streets

The history of Cypriot art can be traced back 10,000 years ago in the Prehistoric Period after the discovery of a series of Chalcolithic inscriptions in the villages of Choirokoitia (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Lempa and the island is also home to many valuable paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages.

Ruins of ancient Kourion.

Cyprus blog: Some things you need to know before visiting Cyprus

Visa

You can use the multiple-entry Schengen visa to enter Cyprus. If you already have this type of Visa you can take advantage of it instead of applying for a Cyprus Visa because Cyprus is also one of European countries.

European citizens are exempt from visas if they have a valid passport for 3 months or more. Some countries are exempt from passports, just show their citizenship card (ID) including Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland.

Cyprus visa

Emergency

Cyprus emergency numbers that you should remember

  • 112: For assistance with emergency services from medical, fire or police from anywhere in Europe.
  • 1400: Hospital information
  • 1441: Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) for air / sea rescue.

Currency

The currency used mainly in the Republic of Cyprus is the Euro. Most people consider the Euro as the official currency from January 1, 2008 instead of the former Cypriot Pound. However, the northern part of the country uses its own currency, the Turkish Lira (TL). In Cyprus, most banks will offer currency exchange services for common currency or traveler checks including Euro, US Dollar, British Pound, Turkish Lira and Cypriot Pound.

Language

The main languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. Due to the national geographic boundary, Greek is commonly spoken in the south while people in the north speak Turkish. Cyprus was once a British colony, so English is also the second language widely used for daily communication (up to 80% of the population can speak English). In addition, you will find that most official text or street signs are usually written in Greek, Turkish or English (depending on where you are on the island).

Cyprus travel blog: When to go?

Due to influenced by a Mediterranean climate, the summer is quite hot. From mid-May to mid-October is long dry summer, the temperature is always above 30 degrees Celsius. However, this time the number of tourists will flock crowded and it is the peak tourist season in Cyprus. The summer festival also take place at this time which very interesting and attractive with many activities for you to participate in.

July – August: The hottest months in Cyprus, sometimes the temperature is up to 40 degrees Celsius, so it may not be suitable if you travel with your children. You can choose the time before or after this time about a month or 2 month, the weather is quite warm and not too hot.

The best time to visit is in spring from mid-February to mid-May when the weather is very pleasant, cool and fresh air. The number of tourists at this time is not too crowded, so if you do not like crowded can consider. In addition, March and April are also a good time to travel in the mountainous regions with small rivers, waterfalls and wild flowers.

Pervolia

In winter (December to February) the temperature is not too low and there are still mild sunny days, however the room rates will be significantly higher, so if you can book a hotel except this time you can save more money for your trip.

In general, the climate in Cyprus is very temperate, if you go in the summer, you need to bring sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat to explore sea and islands, if you go in winter or autumn, you need to bring coats, high heels, sneakers to avoid sudden cold rains and winds. It also snows, often along with thunderstorms on the Troodos mountain range around mid-December, Christmas time.

Vibrant life at a beach club.

Cyprus travel guide: How to get to Cyprus?

There are two airports that are commonly chosen by tourists when going to Cyprus. Visitors can choose from flights to Larnaca International Airport or Paphos International Airport.

There are a large number of airlines operating in both these airports including Bulgaria Air, EasyJet, Finnair, Germania, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, airBaltic, Air Berlin, Air Serbia, British Airways, Cyprus Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa , Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways.

Larnaca Airport

In addition, you also reach Cyprus from Greece or Turky by take a ferry which can take between 6 hours and 8 hours and 30 minutes. Details see here.

Cyprus travel blog: Transportation in Cyprus

There is no railway system in Cyprus and the common ways to travel here are by road, sea and air. The public transport system is limited to private bus services (except Nicosia with the public bike-sharing service), taxis, and intercity taxi services. In addition, if you want, you can also rent a bicycle or car will be active when traveling to Cyprus.

The Republic of Cyprus is only a small island country, so the longest time for tourists to drive from one city to another is only about 3 hours. Surely visitors will have interesting experiences in different places for a short period of time in this island nation.

You can see more information on bus schedules and routes provided by the government at: http://www.cyprusbybus.com/.

Bus

The bus system in Cyprus is quite dense, making it easy for people to traveling around the city and between cities. Currently, there are 4 types of buses in operation in Cyprus:

  • Intercity bus: Linking all cities and routes, daily running throughout the country.
  • Rural bus: Linking the villages to the nearest cities. However, these buses only run 1-2 trip a day and do not run on Sundays.
  • City bus: Helps to connect different areas in the city and running regularly during the day. During the tourist season, these buses will run until late at night.
  • Airport bus.
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Taxi

Taxis running on all regions of the island. In which, there are 3 main types of services:

  • Intercity/interprovincial taxi, 4-6 passengers can share the same taxi. This service provides connections between all major cities in Cyprus, run every half hour, from Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm. On Saturdays and Sundays this service is available until 5pm.
  • Rural taxi operating in villages, rural areas. These taxis are not equipped with taxi meter and charge based on kilometer/fare and only drop off passengers at its stops.
  • City taxi operating 24/24 in all cities. The taxi can call in advance or wave it on the road. These urban taxis are required to equip the taxi meter and start charging when passengers get on the taxi.
Cyprus taxi

Some rules when driving in Cyprus

  • Minimum driving age is 18.
  • Drive on the left side of the road.
  • Visitors can use their driver’s license issued in their country for 30 days or use an international driver’s license for up to 6 months.
  • It is strictly forbidden to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving
  • Seat belts are mandatory for both the front and rear seats in vehicles.
  • Third-party insurance is required.

Cyprus travel blog: Where to go and what to do?

Limassol

As the economic and cultural center and the heart of the island nation, Limassol has a rich religious and culture. It is home to ancient architecture from the Roman Empire, clock towers from the Crusades, fortified zones of the Ottoman Empire, luxury buildings that used to be the headquarters of England, France and there also is no shortage of peaceful, romantic corners.

Panoramic view of the city of Limassol.

As a Cyprus tourist destination as a perfect testament to the harmonious combination of old and new, the city of Limassol not only has countless of luxury shops, restaurants, upscale hotels and luxury yachts docking along the harbour but also possessing the bustling markets located in the center of historic areas, cobblestone streets and even ancient castles. Built by the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) in AD 1000, the Limassol Castle in the heart of the historical center of the city was once the only site for British royal wedding outside the UK and is now home to artifacts from the past of Cyprus.

The medieval Limassol Castle.

Kolossi Castle is another archaeological site. This small castle was built just outside of the old stronghold of Limassol, it held great significance with a reminder of the Europeans of the importance of the island of Cyprus during the ancient crusades.

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Ayia Napa

Located on the Southeast coast, Ayia Napa has the most number of beaches and resorts in the country and is surrounded by the beautiful Cape Gkreko National Forest Park.

Ayia Napa boasts many beaches lying close together were recognized as “Blue Flag – a beautiful, clean, green coastline” – the eco-brand given to beaches and marinas around the world that meet the standards regarding water quality, safety, environment as well as transparent information, service quality and general management.

Ayia Napa – the pearl of Cyprus resort!

Ayia Napa also is a great destination for nightlife lovers with many nightclubs and bars opening until dawn. At the end of the day, you can immerse yourself in the fresh air at Grecian Bay, Nissi beach, Makronissos beach, …

Ayia Napa Beach

Paphos

The city of Paphos is known as the birthplace of the love and beauty goddess Aphrodite (Venus). It is not only one of the bustling cities but also a very famous tourist destination in Cyprus, making visitors not having to go far to learn about Cyprus history. In fact, this entire city has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Start your exploration from the Paphos Archaeological Park, a large site ancient Roman ruins since with 3rd century AD. Many people come here to admire the ancient marble mosaic slabs, one of the oldest and most durable tiles in the world.

Ancient looks at the Paphos Archaeological Park

The tombs of the Kings near Paphos is a large graveyard dating back to the 4th century BC. The tombs are carved from solid rocks and decorated with Doric stone columns. As the final resting place of the King Ptolemy and his mandarins. The unique tombs in Cyprus are influenced by the traditions of ancient Egypt.

Tombs of the Kings

Near the harbor is Fort Paphos (Paphos Castle), proudly located at the mouth of the sea was built in the past to protect the city from invaders. Today, visitors are welcome to explore the interior architecture of this Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) fortress and it is also a great place to watch the sunset.

Paphos Castle

Just outside the edge of the city near Coral Bay are the Sea Caves, a series of limestone caves have been formed by wind and waves over the years.

The city of Paphos located at the southwestern tip of Cypru with many ancient tombs, fortresses, palaces and archaeological sites dating from the 4th century BC is recognized as world cultural heritage is cannot miss place. Currently, Paphos is divided into 2 main parts, including Kato Paphos and commercial area. Kato Paphos concentrates many hotels, archaeological sites. The rest area focuses on shops, eateries, and busy shopping malls.

Paphos City
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Peyia

It is a beautful coastal town in the Paphos District of Cyprus, home to the wonders of the Byzantine Empire. This famous village is remembered for its fountains in the picturesque square. Here, visitors will find many beautiful beaches like paradise with crystal clear water, gentle rocky shores in many unique shapes. The quality of the sea water here is awarded the Blue Flag every year, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world.

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Larnaca

All tourists coming to Cyprus want to set foot in Larnaca, a port and coastal city located in the southeastern part of the island nation and home to a major airport Larnaca International Airport. This is one of the most beloved tourist destinations on the island of Cyprus. There are many interesting places such as: Skala (Old Turkish Quarter), Agios Lazaros (Church of Saint Lazarus) still retains the traditional and ancient atmosphere. In addition, there are salt lakes in western Larnaca that attract flocks of flamingos in spring, beautiful villages on the hills and cultural tourism sites located in the surrounding hinterland.

Pano Lefkara Village, Larnaca District
Flamingos in Larnaca

The Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque near the coast is one of the largest mosques in Cyprus. Visitors are allowed explore its interiror to admire the well-groomed gardens and meticulous interior décor of the mosque.

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Karpas

Along with Larnaca, Karpas (Karpaz) is one of the most beautiful peninsulas of Cyprus. The peninsula stretching with giant rugged mountains in the north. This place is famous for its excellent hiking trails, quaint villages and historic sites hidden in the rich and lush green of nature.

Saint Hilarion Castle

Lying on lies on the Kyrenia rocky mountain range near the city of Girne, off the northern coast of Cyprus, the Saint Hilarion Castle is the best preserved of the island’s 11th century strongholds. Originally a monastery, the castle was named after a local ascetic and hermit called Hilarion who attracted a group of devout devotees in the 4th century. A stairway leads to a watchtower on the top of the mountain where visitors can enjoy a majestic beauty, dreamy valley and blue ocean below.

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The capital of Nicosia

Currently the Republic of Cyprus is divided into four zones (segments): The actual control zone of the Republic of Cyprus, the occupation zone of Turkey, the Green Line buffer zone controlled by the United Nations and two British sovereign zones. Nicosia is the only capital in the world still divided until now, so the tourism here is not too hustle or bustle.

Ledra Street

Nicosia is a perfect blending of past and present, between ancient and modern, classic European Gothic-style architecture and tranquil beauty from the past. There are dozens of museums in Nicosia for you to visit with top choices including Cyprus Museum, Byzantine Museum and Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory where you can climb up to the 11th floor and firsthand see the border between the two parts of the island nation of Cyprus (also known as “The Green Line”).

Cape Greco National Forest Park

Stretching along the southern coast of Cyprus Island is Cape Greco National Forest Park with a majestic natural beauty and unbelievable charm with rich flora, especially with the presence of wild orchids that are characteristic of the Cyprus island.

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Kourion

A famous ancient city in Cyprus, archaeologists believe that Kourion from the 13th century was a prosperous city. It located on a hill overlooking Episkopi Bay. The houses, temples and public buildings of Ancient Kourion make it easy to imagine life in Cyprus from over two thousand years ago.

Troodos Mountains

Troodos is a very impressive destination in Cyprus with many tourist attractions. You can choose to go to Caledonia Falls, is one of the highest falls in Cyprus for relaxing, swimming or hiking on the Milia Medieval bridge or also mountain biking.

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Kyrenia

Kyrenia is famous for being the most beautiful coastal town in the north of Cyprus Island, located next to a harbour but under controlled by Turkey. The Pentadaktylos mountain range (Kyrenia Mountains) and ancient structures from 1,300 years ago are special highlights. Here visitors can visit famous tourist attractions such as: Byzantine Kyrenia Castle which is the great place to admire the wonderful scenery of the town, Museum of Folk Art, Ancient Shipwreck Museum, …

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Protaras

To relax by the beach, Protaras resort town is the perfect choice. This entire resort is equipped with sun beds, sun loungers right by the sea. You can swim, sunbathing, take part in some water sport activities ski-jetting, surfing… or stay in upscale hotels and resorts next to the sea.

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Akamas Peninsula

A quiet destination in Cyprus, located at the western tip of the Republic of Cyprus, the Akamas peninsula appears like an uninhabited dream land. If you are looking a perfect place to get rid of the noise, traffic jams, this is the place that could not be more ideal. Upon arrival you will see some wildlife animals such as local birds, sea turtles, reptiles, …

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Famagusta

Famagusta (also known as Gazimağusa) is located in the east coast where the deepest seaport is located in the island nation. This is the reason why it has become the place where many cruise ships dock when they arrive in Cyprus. In addition to the busy port, Famagusta is also the city of old city walls that still exist today. Two of the important “landmarks” that still exist in Famagusta are the mosque Lala Mustafa Pasha Synagogue and the St. Barnabas Monastery.

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Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy some of the unexplored natural scenery here. Located on the west coast, Avakas Gorge can be reached by day tours departing from Paphos, about a 30-minute drive away. Owning a unique landscape thanks to a river branch that has been flowing through and gradually eroding the limestone cliffs here, Avakas Gorge located at a depth of more than 30 meters below the ground becomes an ideal climbing spot. It also is also one of the best places on the island to explore the native flora and fauna of Cyprus.

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Cyprus Wine Routes

It’s great to know that there are many different vineyards throughout this island nation. In fact, the E601 Expressway running through Omodos is a convenient route leading to more than 20 villages with a tradition of wine processing over the past several hundred years, becoming the birthplace of the island’s wine processing industry.

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Omodos Village

Located in the Troodos mountains near the city of Nicosia, Omodos Village is the premier destination for wine aficionados in Cyprus. It is famous for its fine wines. The wine tasting bar will let you sample local wines like Mavro and Xynisteri along with restaurants and bars nearby.

Omodos is beautiful and charming site with cobblestone roads, stone houses and lush gardens. The village’s 17th-century monastery is home to many museums including an iconic museum featuring exquisite wood-carvings architecture as well as a collection of its icons.

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Agios Lazaros (Church of Saint Lazarus)

Located in the south town center of Larnaca, the Church of Saint Lazarus is a important church of the 9th century. According to legend, Lazarus fled to Cyprus to escape persecution and served as the first bishop of the city for 30 years. Built on the Lazarus second tomb, this Byzantine church was renovated in the Baroque style in the 1800s with Greek Orthodox decor.

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Address: Πλατεία, Ayiou Lazarou, Larnaca, Cyprus
Hours: 8AM–6:30PM

Kykkos Monastery

Tucked away in the hills west of Pedoulas city. Kykkos Monastery, a beautiful Byzantine monastery established in the late 11th century. Each building, especially the chapels, is decorated in the Orthodox Greek style with beautiful frescos. The most prized artifact in Cyprus’s richest monastery is a portrait of the Virgin Mary claimed to have been painted by St. Luke.

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Address: F966, Cyprus
Hours: 10AM–6PM

MS Zenobia Wreck

The Zenobia Shipwreck is ranked as one of the best diving spots in the world. Easy to reach, light sea currents and temperate water temperatures attract around 45,000 divers each year. Although many of the ship’s intact rooms are open for exploration but experienced divers are encouraged to diving around the outside of the ship where they can see marine life, especially the large predatory fish ​like barracudas.

Address: Bay, Larnaca, Cyprus
Length: 172 m
Maiden voyage: May/June 198

Cyprus travel blog: What to eat?

The traditional Cypriot cuisine is based on Mediterranean cuisine, taking olive oil as the base ingredient and combining it, inheriting the flavors of the Middle East and Western Europe.

Some famous dishes you should try in Cyprus:

Kebab

A very delicious grilled dish, savory and so tasty. The dish is mainly made from ingredients such as chicken, pork, lamb or fish. Meat after cut into small pieces will be seasoned and then skewered with vegetables. Olive oil is applied onto the skewers before grilling. The meat will be grilled evenly and served with Pita and Tzatziki bread.

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Kleftiko

Mentioning the traditional Greek cuisine in Cyprus, it is impossible not to mention Kleftiko dish. Legend has it that in the past, a sheep farmer named Kleftiko took lamb cooked in a clay pot with a special recipe. He took lamb meat wrapped very carefully in the paper to avoid the fragrance from flying out. Thanks to that, when the meat is cooked, it still retains its delicious taste. The lamb is marinated with olive oil, garlic, onion and lemon, well-seasoning and then is slowly cooked in a pouch of greaseproof paper in order to keep all the taste from its gravy.

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Stifado

In Cyprus, Stifado is a stewed dish with nutritional value in terms of health and beauty. Its main ingredient is rabbit meat, sometimes replaced with beef and then marinated with red wine, onions, vinegar and other spices then stewed for hours. Today, beef ingredient is more popular than rabbit.

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Moussaka

Moussaka (Greek Beef and Eggplant Lasagna) is a dish suitable for many travelers, is an eggplant- and/or potato-based dish, often including minced beef (or lamb). This is a very popular specialty in this beautiful island nation. Moussaka is cooked in 1 layer of lamb (beef) and eggplant. Then coated with Béchamel sauce and white sauce.

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Ouzo

Ouzo is a national alcoholic beverage in the Republic of Cyprus. It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring (the by-products of grapes after they’ve been used for wine-making (mainly the skins and stems)). It is very clear. At first glance, you think it is normal pure water. The drink smells of licorice with an alcohol content of around 50 degrees. Mostly Ouzo will be served in its pure form. Occasionally mixed with cinnamon, parsley or clover. If you add a little water, the drink color changes to opaque white and drink with ice cold.

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Halloumi

It is a popular dish in Cyprus. Halloumi is a cheese cooked from a mixture of sheep and goat or cow’s milk. For Cyprus people, this is the national dish. This dish dates back to the 16th century and today only the Republic of Cyprus can produce Halloumi because the dish has obtained a patent. This dish is known as the most popular and famous dish on the island of Cyprus and also is widely distributed throughout Europe and the Middle East. Halloumi cheese stands out with its mild salty taste and delicate texture. Halloumi can appear diverse in many dishes such as grilled or roasted lamb and french fries. The most special feature of Halloumi is that it can be easily fried or grilled or can also be eaten cold with sliced ​​watermelon.

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Sheftalia (Cypriot Lamb and Pork Sausage)

This is a special sausage made from minced pork and lamb mixed with a lot of onions, coriander. Then the mixture will be wrapped in omentum, caul fat, sheep or pig stomach lining to wrap it into a sausage and then grilled.

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Makaronia Tou Fournou

Makaronia Tou Fournou is a type of pasta cooked with ground pork and Béchamel sauce made from grated cheese. In Cyprus this is a dish that is regularly present in every family’s meal. It is a delicious and popular dish, but the cooking process is quite sophisticated and spend much time.

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Souvla

It is a popular dish with its ingredients consist of large chunks of meat that are slowly cooked over a large charcoal barbecue. People often gather on weekends with friends or family to prepare Souvla. This popular dish is also used on holidays or major occasions in this country.

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Soutzoukos (Grape must roll)

Traditional confectionery with the basic ingredient of grape juice mixed with flour and almonds or walnuts.

Koupepia

A dish using minced meat, rice, onions, tomatoes and a mixture of herbs. All ingredients are carefully wrapped in fresh grape leaves. This dish is loved and enjoyed throughout Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. People often make Koupepia in large batches and refrigerate for use later. Koupepia is also served with gemista, a traditional vegetable dish of Cyprus islanders with grape leaves, peppers, tomatoes, onions, squash.

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Commandaria

It is an amber-coloured sweet dessert wine. Commandaria is considered the oldest wine in the world with its name still kept for nearly eight centuries.

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Cyprus blog: What to buy?

Do not forget to buy specialty cakes to enjoy and bring back as gifts in destinations you will visit. Cyprus is also famous for its Greek patterned pottery which is a perfect choice for a gift from a trip to wonderland. In addition, you can also buy wine, croissants, statues of Greek gods are also very reasonable.

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Cyprus travel blog: Where to stay?

Below we recommend more best cheap, budget, mid-range and upscale hotels with good ratings and reviews you can refer to.

  • Amavi Made For Two Hotels, a top rated 5-star hotel with room rates from $507/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com).
  • Kaya Palazzo Hotel, a top rated 5-star hotel with room rates from $262/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com).
  • Hilton Nicosia, a top rated 5-star hotel with room rates from $214/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com).
  • Lord’s Palace Hotel, a top rated 5-star hotel with room rates from $306/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com).
  • Mediterranean Beach Hotel, a top rated 5-star hotel with room rates from $194/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com).
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Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, from and to Cyprus you can refer to

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