Southern Europe

Cyprus

A sunny Mediterranean island with Bronze Age sites, Roman mosaics, Byzantine painted churches, mountain villages and warm beaches.

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Before you plan: This guide covers the areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus. The island is divided by a UN buffer zone, and rules for crossing change, so check official government advice before planning to cross.

Capital
Nicosia
Languages
Greek, Turkish, English
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Best time to go
April to June and September to November for warm weather without the peak heat; July and August are very hot, and winter is mild with snow on the Troodos peaks.

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Ruins in Cyprus

Ruins

Kourion

Limassol, Cyprus

A Greco-Roman city on a cliff with a restored theatre and mosaics, looking out over the sea.

Ruins · UNESCO

Paphos Archaeological Park

Paphos, Cyprus

Roman villas with detailed mosaic floors beside the harbour, part of ancient Nea Paphos.

Ruins · UNESCO

Tombs of the Kings

Paphos, Cyprus

Rock-cut underground tombs from the Hellenistic period, near the sea.

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