Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored
Cyprus sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and its beaches, mountains, and ancient ruins reflect that layered history. The island offers something for every traveller: party beaches in the east, Roman mosaics in the west, pine-forested mountains in the interior, and a wine culture that dates back 5,000 years. These five destinations […]
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Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored
Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is the world’s last divided capital, a city split by the United Nations Buffer Zone (the Green Line) since 1974, where centuries of Venetian, Ottoman, British, Greek, and Turkish heritage collide in a fascinating urban landscape of medieval walls, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and a contemporary café culture that somehow thrives across the […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Stepping into Troodos National Forest Park feels like entering a different Cyprus entirely. Gone are the sun-baked beaches and coastal tavernas. Here, pine-scented air fills the lungs as cool streams tumble over moss-covered rocks. Byzantine churches hide among the cedar groves, their faded frescoes whispering stories of centuries past. Walking trails weave through valleys carpeted […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by Claire
Limassol truly has a lot going for it and it seems that nearly every day there’s a new event or festival going on. You’ll love the delicious food that
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Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Ancient walls of Famagusta rise from the Cypriot coast like a story carved in golden stone, their Venetian ramparts still bearing the scars of centuries of siege. Beyond the fortifications, a ghost city of abandoned hotels stands frozen in time, a poignant reminder of a divided island. But the living city breathes through the Lala […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Powder-soft sand stretches along a coastline of sheltered coves and shallow turquoise waters, the Mediterranean so warm and calm it feels like a natural swimming pool. Ayia Napa on Cyprus offers some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean, from the famous Nissi Beach with its golden sand and beach bars to quieter coves like […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by Claire
Cyprus has for many years been seen as a tropical holiday destination, perfect for couples, families and even Brits who are planning on retiring. It i
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Updated June 12, 2026 by Claire
The British summer of 2012 was spectacular for many reasons – but the weather certainly wasn’t one of them. With record rainfall levels and numerous f
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Updated June 10, 2026 by Claire
Of all the holiday islands in Europe, Cyprus perhaps represents the most impressive destination of all. There are so many landmarks which are just wai
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Updated June 10, 2026 by Claire
Located some mile and a quarter north of Paphos harbor in Cyprus, the Tombs of the Kings is a huge necropolis, a labyrinth of underground tombs, some
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