7 things to do in Cyprus.

Cyprus is a small country located on an island in the Middetarean Sea. Find below a suggestion of 7 things you can do in Cyprus that include a little bit more than just a beach (although I coudn’t not mention it). Cyprus is most known for its crystal clear sea and most European holiday makers go the just for that and the sun.

Enjoy planning your trip.

Discover a shipwreck on the seabed

Cyprus is home to quite a few shipwrecks. I managed to see one of the shipwrecks off the coast of Larnaca, which was just a 30-minutes boat ride from the city to get to the diving spot where the ship lies. One of the sunk ships near Larnaka apparently is one of the ten best shipwrecks in the world.

Take a boat trip

What is better than a sunset with a warm sea breeze tickling your face? Having this experience in Cyprus is really tempting, so make sure that you add a boat trip to your list.

Stroll the beach and suntan

Cyprus has quite a few beautiful beaches with the extra bonus of turquoise, warm waters. For an exceptional experience, head out of town and look for wild beaches. Some of the most beautiful ones include Nissi, Lara, Golden beach, Aphrodite’s beach, Konnos, Pissouri Bay, Coral Bay and Limnara.

Visit charming villages

I just adore old towns and villages in all the Medditerean countries. Cyprus is home to many charming villages. It’s probably best to hire a car to see as much as possible, but the bus service is quite decent in Cyprus, which would allow you to do day trips.

See also: How to spend 3 days in Athens

See the Whirling Dervish dance

You can see a performance of the Whirling Dervishes in the divided city of Nicosia. The Whirling Dervishes are part of the Sufi branch of Islam. The whirling dance aims to be a very spiritual activity and allow the individuals to get rid of all distractions. There are not many places anymore where you can witness this tradition, apart from Cyprus, you can also see the Whirling Dervishes in Turkey.

Have a trip to Nikosia

Nikosia, the capital of Cyprus, is located in the middle of the island at the green line border managed by UN. You won’t find there what Larnaca or Limassol offer, being tourist-oriented. But what you will get there is a taste of a typical Cypriot life. With thousands of years of history, Nikosia has many stories to offer.

Visit the Aliki salt lake and flamingoes

This was a total surprise to me! Just a short walk from Larnaca, you can find this peaceful place full of flamingoes. There are a few walking trails around the lake, so if you are looking for some time away from the beach or crowds, this is a perfect spot. In winter, the population of flamingoes is really big as they come there to feed on shrimps. It’s been mentioned that the flamingo population in this region is between 2000 and 12000, depending on the time of year.

Best time to visit: Peak seasong is from July through September, when it is also quite hot and crowded. In spring and autumn the sea is atill warm and the prices are lower, which I’d say it the best time to visit.

Currency: Euro

Getting around: there’s some publisc transportaion available, however the schedules are not very stable. For conveniece and time saving, it is best to rent a car.

Languages: Englsih, Greek, Turkish

Traveling to Cyprus: Cyprus has two airports: Larnaca and Paphos with many good connections from Europe. You may search and book cheap flights here.

Accommodation: Cyprus has some really beautiful options. I use Hotels Combined to search for my hotels as they compare prices ofthe same accommodation options on different booking websites, so you can see which one is the cheapest.

Love, Ania

P.S. if you have any questions regarding planning your trip to Cyprus, drop them in the comments below.

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