Vast windswept beach with nesting marine turtles and Cyprus's premier kitesurfing hotspot.
A wild, undeveloped stretch of coastline fringed by fragrant orange orchards. Consistent afternoon thermal winds make it the island's top kitesurfing destination from June through September.
The western sands serve as a strictly protected nesting habitat for endangered green and loggerhead turtles. Zero beach bars, zero jet skis — purely raw Mediterranean nature.
Exit the A6 highway at Paramali village, following the rural lane south through fruit orchards to the shore.
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Ancient cliffside amphitheaters, sea caves, and dramatic headlands facing the setting Mediterranean sun.
Practical guide to hiking around Mount Olympus: trail lengths, water springs, terrain, and footwear.
Calm waters, shallow seabed, and family-friendly amenities for toddlers and young children.
Atmospheric Greco-Roman woodland sanctuary dedicated to Apollo, God of the Forests, near Ancient Kourion.
Best from October to May; visit in early morning or late afternoon during summer.
Wide uncrowded sand-and-pebble bay between Limassol and Paphos with the rustic Melanda taverna.
May to October for swimming; peaceful and quiet even in peak midsummer.
Secluded stone chapel at the base of Kourion cliff nestled inside a cool, fragrant eucalyptus forest.
Wonderful year-round haven, especially welcoming during hot summer afternoons.
2nd-century BC Greco-Roman theatre perched on a dramatic cliff with panoramic Mediterranean views.
Pleasant year-round; during mid-summer visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the exposed cliff heat.
Greco-Roman cliffside theater and mosaics overlooking the sea just 20 minutes west of Limassol.
Best October — May. In mid-summer, visit right at 8:30 AM or late afternoon before sunset.
Sheltered pebble-sand cove cradled by white chalk cliffs with crystal-clear waters and beachfront tavernas.
Superb swimming May through October; off-season offers dramatic cliff walks toward Cape Aspro.
