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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.
15th-century Crusader keep, former stronghold of the Knights Hospitaller and birthplace of Commandaria wine.
Great year-round. Summer mornings or late afternoons are best to avoid rooftop heat.
Early Christian underground rock chapel with a sacred wishing tree and holy underground spring in Kato Paphos.
Accessible all year, offering a peaceful, naturally cool retreat.
15th-century Venetian stone cloister and ancient cave chapel shaded by a 600-year-old giant sycamore tree.
Open all year with free entry; thick limestone walls offer refreshing shade.
9th-century Byzantine stone basilica housing the crypt tomb of Saint Lazarus and an ornate baroque iconostasis.
Open daily year-round with free entry; a deeply atmospheric haven.
World-famous UNESCO Roman mosaics depicting ancient mythology, amphitheatre Odeon, and coastal lighthouse.
Excellent from autumn through spring. Shaded modern pavilions protect the delicate mosaic floors.
UNESCO World Heritage timber-roofed monastery complex in the Marathasa Valley housing exceptional Byzantine frescoes.
Year-round cultural sanctuary in the lush Marathasa valley.
One of the most important prehistoric sites in the Mediterranean (7000–4000 BC) with reconstructed round houses (UNESCO).
Ideal from October through May. Summer mornings are recommended to beat the hillside heat.
Fairytale clifftop Crusader fortress clinging to a 732m crag above Kyrenia, said to inspire Disney's Snow White castle.
Best October to May. In summer, start at 9:00 AM opening before the steep rock climb heats up.
13th-century French Gothic monastic masterpiece immortalized by Lawrence Durrell in 'Bitter Lemons', overlooking citrus orchards.
Enchanting year-round; spring citrus blossoms perfume the hillside alleys.
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.
16th-century Renaissance star fortifications and the restored vaulted Porta Giuliana cultural pavilion.
Accessible year-round; the ancient moat below is now a pleasant landscaped green belt.
Monumental 4th-century BC subterranean necropolis carved into seaside bedrock with Doric peristyle courtyards (UNESCO).
October through May offers mild exploring weather. Midsummer visits should start at 8:30 AM opening.
14th-century fortress where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre during the Third Crusade.
The thick stone interiors remain cool even during intense midsummer afternoons.
Excavations of a 6th-century pilgrimage port featuring intricate mosaic floors, a baptistery, and cliffside tombs.
Spring and autumn provide comfortable exploring temperatures on this exposed coastal headland.
Historic shoreline fortress standing at the southern end of Finikoudes promenade, housing an archaeological museum.
Open daily year-round; fortress walls catch refreshing evening sea breezes.
Magnificent 18th-century stone viaduct of 75 arches built to carry mountain spring water into Larnaca.
Beautiful year-round; vibrant green fields and wildflowers surround it in spring.
Ancient coastal kingdom featuring a sea-facing Roman theatre and 4th-century basilica with iconic dolphin mosaics.
Best visited from October through May; dramatic open sea views from the theatre tiers.
Easternmost Byzantine mountain castle perched at 630m, offering simultaneous panoramas of northern and southern seas.
Superb from October through May; crystal-clear winter days reveal the snowcapped Taurus mountains of Turkey.
Cyprus's highest and most inaccessible fortress at 950m, aptly named 'Defier of the Winds'.
Prime hiking October through May; summer ascents are demanding due to intense heat and steep exposure.
Sprawling classical metropolis showcasing soaring marble colonnades, Roman baths, and a 15,000-seat amphitheater by the sea.
Splendid from October to May; golden acacia and spring wildflowers blanket the marble ruins in March.
Sanctuary of Cyprus's patron saint featuring the apostle's subterranean rock tomb and rich archaeological museum.
Open daily year-round; the peaceful cloister courtyard offers shade and quiet contemplation.
14th-century Venetian sea castle adorned with the Lion of Saint Mark, legendary setting for Shakespeare's Othello.
Open daily; sea breezes cool the stone ramparts even during sunny days.
Sublime 14th-century Rayonnant Gothic coronation cathedral of the Lusignan Kings of Jerusalem, now a mosque.
Open daily outside of prayer times; tranquil, cool vaulted stone interior.
Famous mid-century resort district frozen in time since 1974, now opened for pedestrian and bicycle exploration.
Open daily; best visited during cooler morning or late afternoon hours.
Fabled Homeric copper city-kingdom featuring remarkable 6th-century BC stone underground royal burial chambers.
Best visited from October through May; summer visits are best scheduled early in the morning.
Atmospheric 11th-century Armenian monastery of St. Macarius hidden deep within pine-forested mountain ravines.
Pleasantly shaded and cool throughout spring, summer, and autumn.
Historic city-kingdom featuring remarkable sea-carved Roman fish breeding tanks and coastal Phoenician tombs.
Pleasant year-round; sublime for snorkeling and wading from May through October.
Rare 1421 Frankish Gothic chapel featuring wall paintings of Crusader King Janus and Queen Charlotte de Bourbon.
Open weekdays; peaceful and historic medieval landmark.
Ruins of an ancient royal city-kingdom featuring the hilltop Temple of Aphrodite overlooking the Mediterranean.
Best October to May. In summer, visit in early morning to avoid clifftop heat.
Byzantine-Ottoman stone coastal fort guarding Kato Paphos harbour, with rooftop vistas over fishing boats.
Year-round attraction, wonderfully illuminated after dark.
Sacred Ottoman shrine complex set in a peaceful oasis of date palms on the banks of Larnaca Salt Lake.
Welcoming year-round. Free entry for visitors of all faiths.
Grand 4th-century basilica ruins sheltering the historic marble pillar where Saint Paul was flogged before converting Cyprus.
Open daily year-round with free admission.
5th-century BC Persian royal palace perched dramatically on a 250m sheer cliff overlooking Petra tou Limniti.
Incredible from October through May; panoramic sunsets bathe the cliff edge in fiery copper light.
The largest and most photogenic 16th-century Venetian stone arch bridge spanning the Diarizos River in Paphos Forest.
Spectacular in winter and spring when the river flows strong; cool and shaded in summer.
Hauntingly scenic deserted stone village with medieval Templar roots on the shores of Asprokremmos Dam.
Best in spring and autumn or at golden hour; completely exposed to the sun in summer.
UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary where the cult of Aphrodite flourished, paired with a Lusignan manor museum.
Great year-round; the indoor manor museum offers shade during warmer days.
Remarkable 7000 BC aceramic Neolithic village sheltered beneath an iconic white conical architectural tent.
The architectural canopy provides shade over the main excavations.
Secluded 16th-century Venetian stone bridge with a soaring semicircular arch deep inside the Xeros River forest.
Best in winter and spring when the Xeros River flows beneath the arch; cool and shaded in summer.
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.
Monumental 13th-century French Gothic coronation cathedral of the Lusignan kings in the heart of walled Nicosia.
Accessible year-round on foot via the Ledra Street pedestrian crossing.
Atmospheric 12th-century Byzantine church and 5th-century basilica mosaics overlooking a turquoise sandy cove on the Karpaz Peninsula.
Gorgeous spring wildflowers around the ruins and calm swimming from May through November.
Masterpiece of 16th-century Venetian Renaissance military engineering with 6-meter-thick ramparts and sweeping city views.
Cool inside the vaulted stone galleries; climb the upper rampart near sunset.
