Europe and the Mediterranean
Cyprus
Kýpros in Greek; Kıbrıs in Turkish
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Directions
BY AIR
- Larnaca Airport (the main one in the country)
- Paphos Airport
- Ercan Airport
BY SEA
- The main ports in Cyprus are Larnaca and Limassol, both on the south coast.
BY LAND
- Intercity bus service between major towns and villages.
Currency
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Tourist office
- The main cities have a tourist office.
- Tourist office at Larnaca Airport: tel. (+357) 24 008 368: LarnacaAirport@visitcyprus.com
To visit
Sights
- Orthodox Christian Churches of Troodos, declared World Heritage by UNESCO
- Convents of Agios Minas and Stavrovouni, in Larnaca
- Convents of Chrissorogiatissa, in Paphos, and Kykkos and Panagia tou Sinti, in Troodos
- Omeriye Mosk, in Nicosia
Museums
- Leventis Municipal Museum, in Nicosia (archaeological and ethnographic): http://www.leventismuseum.org.cy/
- Avgorou Ethnographic Museum, near Ayia Napa: tel. (+357) 23 923 340
- Mosaics of Paphos: tel. (+357) 26 306 217
- Archaeological site of Amatous, in Limassol
- Cyprus Wine Museum, in Limassol: http://www.cypruswinemuseum.com/
Also…
- Cyprus has tour major cities, all of great interest: Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca
- There are several cultural routes, mostly related to the religious heritage
Do not forget
- Cypriot hospitality is legendary, according to the country’s tourist advertising
- In Cyprus you will find a rich natural heritage: coastline and delightful beaches, mountains of over 2000 m, hiking trails, etc.
- The cultural heritage is very valuable: cities, towns and, above all an impressive religious heritage, with churches, monasteries, etc.
- Goddess Aphrodite was born in Cyprus, according to Greek mythology
- Cypriot cuisine is basically Mediterranean, and combines olive oil with oriental spices
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