Winter flamingos at the Salt Lake, shallow warm beaches, and historic Lefkara village half an hour away.
White-limestone hillside village famous for UNESCO-listed lace embroidery and silver filigree.
Spring and autumn are ideal for strolling the cobblestone alleys.
Protected wetland network hosting thousands of pink flamingos in winter, with a 4 km pine-fringed nature trail.
Peak flamingo season is December through March. In midsummer, the lake dries into an expanse of white crust.
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.
Larnaca's iconic palm tree avenue flanking a wide sandy bay, medieval coastal fort, and lively waterfront dining.
Lively and attractive in all 12 months. Calm, sheltered waters make summer family swimming effortless.
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.
Chic sandy beach with trendy seaside lounges and airplanes landing dramatic low overhead near Larnaca Airport.
May to October for beach clubs. Winter walks along the pedestrian path are equally pleasant.
Oldest monastery in Cyprus founded in 327 AD by Saint Helena atop a 668m solitary peak housing a relic of the True Cross.
Accessible all year via a well-paved winding mountain road.
Charming stone-built village near Lefkara featuring a 300-year-old mansion turned honey and bee museum.
Lovely in spring with almond blossoms, and crisp and refreshing in autumn.
Imposing 14th-century church in Pano Lefkara housing a venerated silver-gilt cross containing a relic of the True Cross.
Open all year round; perfectly paired with exploring the village's lace and silver workshops.
Historic pottery village keeping ancient Bronze Age terracotta handcrafting traditions alive on foot-powered wheels.
Workshops open year-round on weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Cyprus's premier seafood destination with colorful trawlers, marina piers, and legendary waterfront fish taverns.
Thriving destination year-round; particularly vibrant for long Sunday lunches.
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.
Protected Natura 2000 wetland featuring a two-story wooden bird-watching hide and breeding wading birds.
Best from November through April when water levels are high and wintering flocks arrive.
Cozy Blue Flag sandy cove adjacent to the charming Psarolimano fishing harbor and traditional tavernas.
Great from May through November; holds Blue Flag status.
Historic hillside village built of local golden limestone, featuring a river bridge church founded by St Helena.
Pleasant year-round; exceptionally charming in spring when bougainvillea blooms across the stone arches.
Secluded pebble coastline backed by scenic clay cliffs and untamed Mediterranean waves.
Enjoyable all year; secluded and breezy in summer, dramatic and atmospheric in winter.
Rare 1421 Frankish Gothic chapel featuring wall paintings of Crusader King Janus and Queen Charlotte de Bourbon.
Open weekdays; peaceful and historic medieval landmark.
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.
11th-century Byzantine church housing a rare 6th-century pre-iconoclastic mosaic of the Virgin Mary.
Open year-round; the stone interior provides cool respite during summer heat.
Popular family park between Larnaca and Limassol featuring 60+ camels, lemurs, petting enclosures, and a swimming pool.
Open daily year-round; summer visitors can use the outdoor pool at no extra cost.
Remarkable 7000 BC aceramic Neolithic village sheltered beneath an iconic white conical architectural tent.
The architectural canopy provides shade over the main excavations.
Tranquil sheltered sandy bay bordered by gleaming white chalk cliffs and a scenic coastal walkway.
Calm swimming May to November; scenic cliffside walks all year.
Hillside open-air sculpture garden crafted by Cypriot artist Savvas Koulentis among giant cacti and olive trees.
Lovely from autumn through spring, or during late afternoon golden hour in summer.
Cyprus's oldest private museum (founded 1839), housed in an 1815 colonial mansion steps from Finikoudes promenade.
Open year-round; a cool cultural stop during a walk along Finikoudes.
Serene white-limestone heritage village near Lefkara paired with the 15th-century Convent of Saint Minas.
Best in spring, autumn, and cooler mornings; peaceful year-round.
