Tourist activities you can do in Cyprus

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Thanks to the beauty of sandy beaches, sights of ancient ruins and the pace of nightlife, Cyprus can make the tourist feel that it is the favorite place for spending holidays, so it does not disappoint the hopes of all visitors, whether families or youth.

Beautiful beaches and lively resorts on the fringes of the island, and within it quiet villages, hidden places and stunning landscapes among the Troodos Mountains.

Here is a set of activities that you can do in Cyprus during your vacation:

Wander Cape Greco , along 9 hiking trails, to the remains of the Venetian Lighthouse or to explore sea caves.

Discover the tombs of the ancient kings , do not confuse this place with the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, here there are not pharaohs but tombs of settlers from the 3rd century BC.

Visit Petra to Romeo , another name for it is "Aphrodite's Rock", which is a rocky outcrop in the middle of the beach near the village of Pissouri, where you find a number of swimmers making rings around the rock in the belief that they will find true love if they swim three rounds around the rock.

Paphos Mosaic , you are bound to be fascinated by seeing and contemplating it and it is an interior decoration that is still amazing even after 2000 years.

Visit Kykkos Monastery , which is located high in the Troodos Mountains and houses more than 15,000 books and impressive murals.

A tour around the ruins of Amathus , to admire the ruins of this ancient city that was built outside Limassol centuries ago, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Enjoy the atmosphere of Coral Bay Beach , or "Coral Bay" which is located in Peyia and is a great attraction for families thanks to its calm waters.

The Folklore Museum , which includes colorful national costumes, carefully embroidered fabrics, and more than 500 diverse collections that express traditional folk art.

The Troodos Mountains , which stretch across most of the western side of the island of Cyprus, are home to a number of ski resorts, mountain villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Limassol Castle , you cannot miss it during your visit. Located in the middle of the city's café-restaurant scene, it houses a medieval museum and a large number of Ottoman pottery and steles.

Explore the other side of the city of Nicosia , which is the only divided capital in the world. It has been divided between the Greek parts in the south and the Turkish parts in the north, which are very different.

Waterworld , a large flowing water park of epic proportions, was at the beginning of its construction the largest in Europe, located 5 minutes from Ayia Napa.

Kourion , this ancient city is worth visiting to feel like you are watching a real play as the ancient Romans used to do in the theater, also visit the house of Achilles and the wrestlers.