Of the myriad Byzantine monuments in the Troodos mountains, this 11th-century monastery church boasts the most enchanting setting. It sits in a lush glade,...
3km from Kakopetria. Caretaker is Spyroulla Chrissi
Aigaio has been holding the fort in the old town since the 1980s, before anyone else dared venture into what was then a dark, dead-end part of town. It has...
Ektoros 40
A celebrity-magnet of a hotel (the Beckhams are among the starry guests who have stayed here), with prices to match the level of luxury. Anassa boasts a...
Loutra tis Aphrodites
This is one of the island's most important archaeological sites, and it's hard to decide which is more impressive: the Greco-Roman amphitheatre perched on...
19km west of Lemesos on Lemesos-Pafos Road
One of Cyprus's ten city states, Salamis was first mentioned on an Assyrian stele (stone slab) in 709 BC. The extensive and thoroughly impressive site...
8km north of Famagusta on Famagusta-Bogazi highway
Deceptively large thanks to the charming garden area at the rear, this taverna has the enviable reputation of being the best in town. Unusually, an à la...
Gladstonos 5
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monastery is built on a rocky promontory just below the north-eastern tip of the island, making for a sublime...
20km north-east of Rizokarpaso
This old, long-established eaterie is located in a traditional stonebuilt house, decorated with ancient tools and artifacts. It offers a 25-plate meze that...
Georgiou Kleanthous 17
One of the few true fusion restaurants on the island, Beige offers chichi sushi alongside a global array of dishes; the regularly changing menu could...
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One of the most beautiful and haunting Gothic monastic ruins in the whole of the Mediterranean, Bellapais Abbey lies at the foot of the Pendadaktylos...
6km south-east of Kyrenia
Fans of cutting-edge fashion will adore this boutique, with womenswear and accessories by three Greek designers.
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Perched on the cliff edge, this spectacular bar boasts incredible sea views and luxurious surroundings. It opens up whenever the sun makes an appearance,...
Grecian Park Hotel, Konnou 81
Founded in 1888, this venerable museum houses the best collection of archaeological finds in Cyprus, covering the Neolithic to the Byzantine periods....
Mouseiou 1
The local branch of a national chain sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, whose mission is to preserve traditional Cypriot crafts....
Cosma Lysioti 6
This is a great place to buy souvenirs, as all the products are handmade locally: painted and woven objects, pottery, silver jewellery and decorative...
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