Tips & Tricks
Larnaca Beach – located not far from Larnaca Airport (which acts as a major gateway to the country), this is a popular beach, especially during the Summer, when many families flock here. A variety of water sports is also pursued here. This beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for cleanliness and general facilities. […]
Sea Caves (Cape Greco – near Ayia Napa) – visitors sailing by coastal areas just outside of Ayia Napa will notice a chain of sea caves. A stone bridge is also in this area. Their unique appearance is a result of the sea waves crashing into the cliffs and creating the inlets, caves and archways […]
Othello’s Castle (Famagusta, north Cyprus) – located an hour’s drive east of Nicosia, this is the castle where Shakespeare’s famous play “Othello” was set (Othello being a Venetian commanded sent to Cyprus by his superiors) – located in the east coastal port of Famagusta. This castle was originally built by the Lusignans in the 12th […]
Makronissos Tombs (Ayia Napa) – west of Ayia Napa, just inland from the Makronissos Beach, the Department of Antiquities has completed the excavation of nineteen rock-cut tombs dating from Roman times. In the east of the tombs a small sanctuary has been excavated, while part of an ancient quarry adjacent to the tombs has also […]
Eléa Estate Golf Club (1 Eleon Avenue, Geroskipou 8310, Paphos) — Situated at the heart of the prestigious Eléa Estate (a 90 minute drive southwest of Nicosia, or just 10 minutes from Paphos), Eléa Estate Golf Club offers world-class golf in a stunning setting. The challenging Par 71 course, designed by the legendary Sir Nick […]
Makronissos Beach (Ayia Napa) — located at the western end of Ayia Napa resort, this is one of Ayia Napa’s more popular beaches. The “chill” out social atmosphere makes the beach perfect for relaxing under the hot Cyprus sun. Makronissos is suitable for families with young children, due to the calm waters, nice sands and […]