Tips & Tricks
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 Beach (Ayia Napa) — located at the western end of Ayia Napa resort, this is one of Ayia Napa’s more popular beaches. The “chill” out social atmosphere makes the beach perfect for relaxing under the hot Cyprus sun. Makronissos is suitable for families with young children, due to the calm waters, nice sands and […]
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 […]
Sea Caves (Cape Greco – near Ayia Napa) – visitors sailing by coastal areas just outside of Ayia Napa will notice a chain of sea caves. A stone bridge is also in this area. Their unique appearance is a result of the sea waves crashing into the cliffs and creating the inlets, caves and archways […]
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 […]
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 […]