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Coral Bay Blue Flag BeachOne of the best sandy beaches is located in Paphos area, Cyprus. The Coral Bay Beach - Blue Flag Beach is known for its golden sand, shallow waters and a beautiful sunset. |
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Sea Caves of Cape GrecoThe Sea Caves of Ayia Napa (cape Cavo Greco) is one of the most visited natural attractions on the south-eastern coast of Cyprus, located between two popular resorts - Agia Napa and Protaras. It is part of Cape Greco National Park. Locals often refer to the sea caves as 'Cavo Greco stone castles' and totally makes sense, when seen in real life. |
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Cape Greco National ParkCape Greco - a unique area and a natural masterpiece which changes and reveals something new every season. |
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Church of Panagia tis AggeloktistisThe Church of Panagia tis Aggeloktistis stands in the Village of Kiti, in the Larnaca province of Cyprus. It was built in the 11th century over the ruins of a 5th century early Christian basilica. The interior of the church is covered in paintings rapidly done in watercolour on wet plaster. |
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The Ancient city of PalaipafosThe archaeological site of Palaipafos or 'Old Pafos' reveals many historical facts about legendary Goddess of Love - Aphrodite and the life in ancient times in the village of Kouklia. |
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Flybys of Akamas Peninsula National ParkFlybys of the beautiful Akamas Peninsula |
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Ayios Lazaros ChurchOne of the most beautiful and one of the oldest churches in Cyprus, dating back to the 9th century. It was built in honour of St. Lazaros, also known as 'The Friend of Christ'. |
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Kolossi CastleKolossi Castle - the former Crusader stronghold is located in the village of Kolossi. The initial construction, a fortress was built in the 13th century. The current castle was built on top of it in the 15th century. The castle belonged to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem but in the 14th century it was overtaken by Knights Templar. |
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Makronissos Blue Flag BeachMakronissos beach - golden sand and crystal blue waters - not much more needed for a perfect day on the beach! |
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Konnos Blue Flag BeachAbout four kilometres east of Ayia Napa, on the road from Cape Greco to Protaras you can find Konnos Bay beach. It is one of the most beautiful beaches Cyprus has to offer. The golden sand covers two hundred metres. |
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Stavrovouni MonasteryThe historic Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni, also known as the Monastery of the Precious and Life-giving Cross was established during the fourth century. It is situated on the beautiful peak of Mount Stavrovouni in the district of Larnaca and is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries on the globe. It is most certainly the oldest in Cyprus. |
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Nissi Blue Flag BeachNissi Beach is a spectacular place to enjoy the sunshine, white sand and the picturesque surroundings when you visit Agia Napa area. |
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Kykkos MonasteryThe Monastery of Kykkos is the richest and most lavish of the monasteries of Cyprus. Situated on a mountain peak it is a place that will leave you breathless. |
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Best places to visit in Cyprus this summerWith summer kicking in soon again, the tourism industry in Cyprus is expected to boom. Here are a few of the best places to visit in Cyprus this summer. |
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The Monastery of Timiou StavrouJust outside Anogyra Village in the Limassol District of Cyprus, are the remains of the Monastery Of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) that holds artefacts and stories from historic times. Worth a visit! |
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Ayioi Anargyroi ChapelA picturesque white-washes Chapel in Cape Greco National Park |
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Church of Agia ParaskeviThe church of Agia Paraskevi is located in the village of Geroskipou, 3,5 kilometres east of Pafos. It is considered to be an extremely significant example of Byzantine architecture dated to the 9th century. It has not yet been established whether the church stands on the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. |
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Monastery of Saint Nicholas of the CatsThe monastery of Saint Nicholas of the Cats is located south of the largest lake in Cyprus: Limassol's Salt Lake. It's one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus and according to legend, it was created by Saint Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great in the 4th century. |
Cyprus is not only the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, but also the island of wine. So let’s wine tour around Cyprus and follow the Commandaria Wine Route to see a century-long tradition of winemaking. Cyprus is the country of the oldest named wine still in production – Commandaria. |
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Church of Panagia tis AsinouThe church of Panagia Phorviotissa, better known as Panagia of Asinou is a small church dedicated to the Virgin of Phorbia. It contains some of the finest Byzantine wall paintings on the island, dating from the 12th to the 17th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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Hala Sultan TekkeSeven kilometers south-west of Larnaca, close to Larnaca Airport stands the Mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke (also known as the Mosque of Umm Haram) overlooking the Larnaca salt lake. |
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Church of Panagia Tou ArakaIn the village of Lagoudera, at the foothills of the Troodos Mountain, you can visit the Church of Panagia Tou Araka. It is one of ten churches in Cyprus that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The interior of the church is covered in paintings of extraordinary quality, the most complete series of frescoes of the Middle Byzantine period here. |
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Limassol Castle Cyprus Medieval MuseumLimassol Medieval Castle in the center of Limassol old town was constructed in the 13th century and it is said to have been built on the site where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191. Until 1950, the castle's basement was used as a prison but has now been converted into a museum. |