Top 15 Experiences
- Petra tou Romiou — Aphrodite's Rock — The mythical birthplace of the goddess of love. The rock formation rises dramatically from the turquoise sea. Best viewed at sunset from the cliff above. → Chap. Paphos
- Archaeological Park Paphos — Roman mosaics of breathtaking beauty, including the House of Dionysus with scenes from Greek mythology. UNESCO World Heritage. → Chap. Paphos
- Crossing the Green Line in Nicosia — On foot from the EU into an internationally unrecognized republic, through the world's last divided capital. An unforgettable experience. → Chap. Nicosia
- Eating Meze — the right way — 20 to 30 small dishes: Halloumi, Sheftalia, Taramosalata, Kleftiko, Loukaniko. Best in a village restaurant in the Troodos. → Chap. Understanding
- Blue Lagoon on the Akamas Peninsula — Crystal clear, turquoise water in a sheltered bay, accessible by boat from Latchi. Snorkel, swim, marvel. → Chap. Paphos
- Kourion — the ancient theater above the sea — A Greco-Roman amphitheater on a 70 m high cliff with panoramic views of the coast. Concerts are held here in summer. → Chap. Limassol
- Kykkos Monastery in the Troodos — The richest and most famous monastery in Cyprus, founded in the 11th century. The icon of the Virgin Mary is said to have been painted by the Apostle Luke. → Chap. Nicosia
- Nissi Beach — Cyprus' postcard beach — White sand, turquoise water, a small offshore island that can be waded to. Party atmosphere in summer, paradisiacally quiet in the off-season. → Chap. Ayia Napa
- Kyrenia (Girne) — Harbor & Castle — The most picturesque harbor in Cyprus, overlooked by a Byzantine-Frankish castle. Inside: a sunken shipwreck from the 4th century BC. → Chap. North Cyprus
- Tasting Commandaria wine — The oldest named wine in the world, produced the same way for 800 years. Richard the Lionheart called it "the wine of kings". → Chap. Understanding
- Cape Greco at sunrise — Dramatic cliffs, natural rock bridges, and sea caves at the southeastern tip. The most beautiful hiking trail on the island. → Chap. Ayia Napa
- Varosha — the ghost town — Once Cyprus' most glamorous beach resort, abandoned and fenced off since 1974. Parts have been accessible again since 2020 — a surreal time capsule. → Chap. North Cyprus
- Hiking Avakas Gorge — A narrow, 30 m deep limestone gorge on the Akamas Peninsula. The play of light between the rock walls is breathtaking. → Chap. Paphos
- Bellapais Abbey above Kyrenia — The Gothic monastery ruin from the 13th century overlooking the north coast. Lawrence Durrell lived here and immortalized it in "Bitter Lemons". → Chap. North Cyprus
- Troodos Barn-roof Churches — 10 inconspicuous mountain churches with Byzantine frescoes of incredible quality. UNESCO World Heritage, hidden in mountain villages. → Chap. Nicosia
