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The most interesting places in Southern Cyprus

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The most interesting places in Southern Cyprus
Inserted: 01.01.2022
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com
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Thanks to the turbulent history, it is possible to visit ancient monuments, medieval castles, but also Orthodox monasteries and mosques in a small area. In the middle of the island is the Trodos Mountains with extensive pine forests. Of course, there are a number of beautiful beaches. An ideal place for a varied holiday. Everyone will find something for themselves here!

1.
Kourion

Extensive excavations of the ancient city

Altitude: 76 m / 249 ft

About 15 km west of the city of Limassol, on a limestone cliff above the sea lie the ruins of the ancient… continue reading

2.
Mountain monasteries and churches

Unique monuments inscribed on the UNESCO list

Altitude: 1 715 m / 5 627 ft

In the Troodos Mountains, which is the largest and highest mountain range in Cyprus, there are real gems – 10… continue reading

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Nea Paphos

Amazing ancient mosaics inscribed on the UNESCO list

Altitude: 10 m / 33 ft

To the west of Paphos is the extensive Archaeological Park of Nea Paphos. It is a very important and very… continue reading

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Akamas Peninsula

The westernmost national park on the island

Altitude: 268 m / 879 ft

At the westernmost tip of the island is the promontory of Akamas. A smaller national park is established here… continue reading

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Paphos

The most important city in western Cyprus with UNESCO monuments

Altitude: 20 m / 66 ft

The most important city in the west of Cyprus, in which many monuments of ancient Greece and other cultures… continue reading

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Aphrodite's beach

The birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite

Altitude: 5 m / 16 ft

About 23 km east of Paphos is a place called Petra tou Romiou, but everyone knows it better as „Aphrodite's… continue reading

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Troodos Mountains

The largest nature reserve in Cyprus

Altitude: 1 715 m / 5 627 ft

Almost in the middle of Cyprus is the green heart of the island – the largest and highest mountain range… continue reading

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Aphrodite's bath

A legendary place in the national park

Altitude: 77 m / 253 ft

In the northwest of the island of Cyprus, on the Akamass Peninsula, inside a nature reserve about 10 km… continue reading

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Protaras

The easternmost place in the EU with beautiful beaches

Altitude: 55 m / 180 ft

Protaras is the easternmost town in the south of Cyprus. After Ayia Napa, it is the most popular and also the… continue reading

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Agia Napa

Golden sandy beaches and lively nightlife

Altitude: 25 m / 82 ft

Agia Napa, located in the southeastern part of the Republic of Cyprus, is probably the most popular tourist… continue reading

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