Must-see places
Cities, beaches, castles, ruins and nature.
The island's essential route combines archaeology, castles, old towns, beaches and mountain villages.
Opening hours, restoration access and beach conditions change seasonally; check locally before departure.
Salamis Ancient City — Gazimağusa
St Barnabas Monastery — Gazimağusa
Othello Castle & Walled City — Gazimağusa
Kyrenia Castle & Old Harbour — Girne
Bellapais Abbey — Bellapais
Saint Hilarion Castle — Girne mountains
Buffavento Castle — Beşparmak mountains
Karpaz Peninsula & Golden Beach — Dipkarpaz
Apostolos Andreas Monastery — Karpaz
Büyük Han & Selimiye Mosque — Lefkoşa
Paphos Archaeological Park — Paphos
Kourion — Limassol district
Troodos villages & Kykkos Monastery — Troodos
Cape Greco & Ayia Napa coast — southeast
Larnaka Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke — Larnaka
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making a decision?
The island's essential route combines archaeology, castles, old towns, beaches and mountain villages. Opening hours, restoration access and beach conditions change seasonally; check locally before departure. Salamis Ancient City — Gazimağusa St Barnabas Monastery — Gazimağusa Othello Castle & Walled City — Gazimağusa Kyrenia Castle & Old Harbour — Girne Bellapais Abbey — Bellapais Saint Hilarion Castle — Girne mountains Buffavento Castle — Beşparmak mountains Karpaz Peninsula & Golden Beach — Dipkarpaz Apostolos Andreas Monastery — Karpaz Büyük Han & Selimiye Mosque — Lefkoşa Paphos Archaeological Park — Paphos Kourion — Limassol district Troodos villages & Kykkos Monastery — Troodos Cape Greco & Ayia Napa coast — southeast Larnaka Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke — Larnaka