Tips & Tricks
Larnaca Beach – located not far from Larnaca Airport (which acts as a major gateway to the country), this is a popular beach, especially during the Summer, when many families flock here. A variety of water sports is also pursued here. This beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for cleanliness and general facilities. […]
Water World Water Park (18 Ayia Thekla Road, Ayia Napa) — opened in 1996, Water World Water Park drew in over 1 million visitors to date. Poseidon’s Wavepool is in the middle of the park, with a wave-generating system creating 1 meter high swells. Based on an ancient Greek Mythology theme, the 18 different rides […]
SADKO Submarine (Larnaca Marina, Larnaca) – this is a submarine for tourists interested in exploring coastal areas near Larnaca (which can accommodate 40 passengers, conducting one-hour underwater trips). Among the items found off of its waters are a number of underwater shipwrecks. One of them is the ferry “Zenobia” that sunk off Larnaca harbor in […]
Makronissos Tombs (Ayia Napa) – west of Ayia Napa, just inland from the Makronissos Beach, the Department of Antiquities has completed the excavation of nineteen rock-cut tombs dating from Roman times. In the east of the tombs a small sanctuary has been excavated, while part of an ancient quarry adjacent to the tombs has also […]
Nissi Beach – this is a quieter part of Ayia Napa (a major partying destination in Cyprus). Nissi Beach is perfect for those with families who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Ayia Napa. However, it is perfectly situated for anyone who doesn’t want to vacation in Ayia Napa itself but […]
Othello’s Castle (Famagusta, north Cyprus) – located an hour’s drive east of Nicosia, this is the castle where Shakespeare’s famous play “Othello” was set (Othello being a Venetian commanded sent to Cyprus by his superiors) – located in the east coastal port of Famagusta. This castle was originally built by the Lusignans in the 12th […]