Wildflowers across green hills, village festivals and easy trails before the heat.
Discover Cyprus BeachesBlue-flag sand to hidden coves VillagesStone lanes and mountain squares Food & DrinkMeze, bakeries, wine country Things to DoTrails, boats, ruins TrailsWaterfalls, ridgelines, gorges Places to StaySeafront to village houses SightseeingRuins, churches, monasteries Hidden GemsThe places you find by asking About CyprusHistory, culture and the island’s own story Good to Know15 practical answers before you go
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Destinations Ayia NapaTurquoise water, sea caves, long nights.ProtarasThe famous Fig Tree Bay, and quiet mornings.LarnacaPalm promenade, salt lake, easy arrivals.NicosiaCyprus’s capital, with centuries of history and a vibrant present.LimassolMarina glamour, wine country above it.PaphosMosaics, history and unforgettable sunsets.TroodosPine air, painted churches, cool nights. VillagesAcross all six districts
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- Ayia Napa25.8°CAir temperature, forecast modelFor 19 August 2026, 00:00 Cyprus timeSource:MET Norway29.2°CSatellite-derived sea-surface temperatureMeasured 16 August 2026Source:NOAA CoralTemp
- Protaras28°CAir temperature, forecast modelFor 19 August 2026, 00:00 Cyprus timeSource:MET Norway29.41°CSatellite-derived sea-surface temperatureMeasured 16 August 2026Source:NOAA CoralTemp
- Larnaca25.6°CAir temperature, forecast modelFor 19 August 2026, 00:00 Cyprus timeSource:MET Norway28.78°CSatellite-derived sea-surface temperatureMeasured 16 August 2026Source:NOAA CoralTemp
- Limassol24.8°CAir temperature, forecast modelFor 19 August 2026, 00:00 Cyprus timeSource:MET Norway27.7°CSatellite-derived sea-surface temperatureMeasured 16 August 2026Source:NOAA CoralTemp
- Paphos24.2°CAir temperature, forecast modelFor 19 August 2026, 00:00 Cyprus timeSource:MET Norway28.15°CSatellite-derived sea-surface temperatureMeasured 16 August 2026Source:NOAA CoralTemp
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01 — Explore Cyprus
Six ways into the island
From beaches and villages to food, history and hidden corners — find your way into Cyprus.
Beaches
CoastBlue-flag sand, sea caves and the quiet coves locals keep to themselves.
Villages
InlandStone lanes, mountain squares and afternoons that run on their own clock.
Food & Drink
TableMeze that lasts three hours, village bakeries, and the wineries above Limassol.
Things to Do
Days outBoat days, trails, ruins and the small experiences worth planning around.
Places to Stay
StaySeafront hotels, restored village houses and quiet places in the hills.
Hidden Gems
Off-mapThe places you only find by asking — and we ask constantly.
From village festivals and local traditions to music, food and culture — discover what’s happening across Cyprus.
Editorial image 12 Sept – 17 Oct
Fyti Weaving Workshops with Mrs Eirini
Traditional · Fyti, Paphos District
Editorial image 14–18 Oct
21st Ayia Napa Medieval Festival
Culture · Ayia Napa, Famagusta District
Editorial image 16–25 Oct
ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival
Culture · Nicosia, Nicosia District
One island, six very different moods
One island. Four seasons.
Discover a different side of Cyprus throughout the year.
03 — Featured this month
See all featured places Places we'd send a friend to
Lefkara, lace and silver
Needlework since the 14th century, silversmiths on the square, and lanes built for shade rather than cars.
A weekend in Pano Platres
Pine air on the southern slopes of Troodos, waterfalls a short walk away, and cool nights in high summer.
Wine tasting in Lania
One of the island’s oldest wine villages, at the foot of Troodos — tastings, courtyards and painted doors.
Cyprus isn't just a place you visit. It's a place you experience.
Guides, stories and the island's own recommendations
Written from here — long weekends, single villages, one dish, one road. Stories with a sense of place.
- The best Cypriot wines to try Wine Commandaria, Xynisteri, Maratheftiko — and one Muscat from a single village.
- Cypriot Pound (Lira) History The money the island used until 2008, and what it put on every note.
- Fish meze: what to expect, and what it costs Practical Plate after plate of the day’s catch — and an honest number for the bill.
For businesses
Put your Cyprus business in front of the right people.
Features are written and photographed by us, with a clear editorial point of view.
Who we feature
Restaurants, hotels, tour operators and local businesses across Cyprus.
06 — Good to Know
First time in Cyprus?
A few things are good to know before you go. 🇨🇾
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