Why go to Cyprus? The 10 good reasons to go Cyprus
Unesco listed monuments
It's very easy not to get a silly tan and escape into a maze of culture.
Unbeatable offers
If it attracts so many crowds, it's because the island, on both sides, knows a thing or two about packages.
The euro makes everything easy
In the South, at least, the single currency makes life and vacations a whole lot easier!
A vast choice of leisure activities
Between water sports on the coast and walking or golfing in the interior, you have to choose!
A wide variety of landscapes
The limited number of sandy beaches is offset by the variety of relief.
An ancient and tormented history
Antiquity, medieval castles: vestiges of the great periods are concentrated there.
Year-round sunshine
This is undoubtedly the argument that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.
Two countries in one
Since the invasion of the northern part in 1974, two very safe countries have been living side by side.
Le temps de vivre au café
As you sip your cold iced coffee or "elleniko", you feel time stop for a moment.
An impressive range of hotels
Of course, there are plenty of hotels and concrete. But there's also an alternative offer in the north.
What to visit Cyprus?
Interview: My Cyprus
with Nicolas Jury, author
Nicolas has been traveling the roads of Cyprus, on both sides of the "green line", since 2003. Former journalist and press correspondent in Athens, he decided, five years ago, to settle in Greece to continue exploring the region. He appreciates the simplicity of the people as much as the complexity of this island. In Cyprus, he especially likes to help people discover places (still) spared from mass tourism. Come on board with him!
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Cyprus
Timetable
The main sites are open from 8am to 8pm during the high season. All museums and archaeological sites are closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Orthodox Easter. The main archaeological sites remain open to the public on other holidays.
To be booked
Even though some sites are very popular, you will never have to wait in line like at the Louvre. Except for some guided tours, there is no need to reserve tickets in advance.
Budget & Tips
Access to the main museums and archaeological sites is free of charge on 18 April, the International Day of Monuments and Sites. Otherwise tickets often cost half price in low season.
Main events
Easter (in April or May, depending on the year) is undoubtedly Greece's most popular and warmest festival. It also drives up prices and slows down the country, as museums are closed.
Guided tours
While the larger sites offer guided tours (often in English), most sites offer free and great audio guides in French to download from Visitcyprus.com.
Smokers
No smoking in museums. And even less in the open air, in archaeological sites, which are sometimes wooded and very dry in summer. Danger!
