Top 7 Best Resorts in Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest tourist island in the Mediterranean Sea. Resorts in Cyprus annually visit thousands of tourists, and most beaches are awarded the blue flag of the European Union for cleanliness. Today we will tell you about the seven best resorts in Cyprus, which will provide you with an unforgettable holiday.

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Limassol

Limassol, on the south coast of the island of Cyprus, is the second largest city in the country. The city was in ancient times one of the administrative and economic centers of the island. At certain stages of history, he even performed capital functions. The history of Limassol goes back to the ancient times of the heyday of ancient Hellenic culture. Subsequently, new civilizational strata, introduced by the conquerors, were imposed on the Greek culture. The evidence of this cultural diversity is the architecture of Limassol. Here you can see medieval knight castles, Italian-style buildings, Turkish fortresses and mosques. The main attraction of the city, of course, is the church of Ayia Napa, built in the Middle Ages, and still retains its original grandeur.

Limassol is the most cheerful and cheerful city in Cyprus. All the year round, its streets can be seen multilingual crowds of carefree tourists. Indeed, here there is everything for a wonderful stay - magnificent nature, the cleanest sea, wide beaches and beautiful hotels. Coupled with a high level of service, it contributes to the increasing popularity of the resort among foreign tourists. Limassol is also known as a venue for various festive festivals. The most enchanting of them is the festival in honor of the god of winemaking Dionysus.

Larnaca

Larnaca is the third most important city in Cyprus and one of the main resort areas of the country. The history of the city takes its beginnings from ancient times. Presumably Larnaka originated on the site of the Phoenician settlement of Kition. Its current name was acquired by the city in 1600.In their history, these places repeatedly passed under the power of various conquerors. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Turks, Englishmen - they all left their mark in the unique appearance of the city. Larnaca and its surroundings are just a paradise for lovers of history and architecture. Here you can see the magnificent church of Panagia Angeloktisti, which according to legend was built by angels who descended from heaven;Turkish Hale Sultan Tekke Mosque, which was erected on the site of the meteorite fall;Church of St. Lazarus with its unique wooden iconostasis and much more. The outskirts of the city abound with monuments of ancient times.

A favorite place for tourists to walk is the beautiful embankment, seated with palm trees. Here, sitting in one of the restaurants, you can watch for hours beautiful serene seascapes. To the east of the city is a large tourist complex with many hotels, restaurants and magnificent, world-famous sandy beaches.

Paphos

By popularity among tourists visiting Cyprus, the resort town of Paphos, undoubtedly, takes a leading place. The peak of the greatness of the city was in the ancient times, when it served as the capital of the island of Cyprus. Due to its rich and ancient history, Paphos is replete with monuments of history and architecture. The city is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Most of the tourist complexes and entertainment facilities are located in the Kato Paphos area( Lower Paphos).The surrounding area is occupied by grape and banana plantations. Another specificity of the region is the presence here of two types of beaches - sandy and rocky, which allows satisfying the demands of all lovers of sunbathing. In general, Paphos is ideal for those who like to combine cognitive recreation and high level of service.

Aya-Napa

In Greek, the name of the city means "Sacred Forest".This is due to the legend, which says that in local forests local fishermen in one of the caves discovered the icon of the Mother of God. This was considered a good sign and people founded a settlement here. Over time, a small settlement grew into a modern resort town with a unique architecture and friendly hospitable population. Indeed, the beauty of Ayia Napa simply captures. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea, stony rocks and dense forests will delight any traveler who will be lucky enough to get to these god-blessed regions. In Ayia Napa the developed industry of water entertainments. For lovers of excursions and hikes, tours to nearby mountains and forests are organized. And connoisseurs of comfort can settle in one of the luxurious hotels located here or even rent a separate bungalow in a cottage town.

Protaras

Protaras is one of the country's youngest resorts. Rapid development of the resort was in the 80 years of the twentieth century. Since then, Protaras is associated with a quiet family vacation in the bosom of beautiful nature. The city is located in the south-eastern part of the island of Cyprus, on the shore, intersected by rocky coves and magnificent sandy beaches. The most famous beach of the region is Fig Tree, which got its name from fig trees that border it. Thanks to the gently sloping entrance to the sea, the local beaches are ideal for safe swimming with young children. Not far from the coast there is a small picturesque island, where excursions are organized. All city beaches are perfectly equipped and kept in perfect condition.

Troodos Ski Resort

Created on the basis of a nature reserve, the Troodos ski resort is approximately two hours drive from Nicosia. Despite its young age( only about thirty years), Troodos is a well-equipped ski resort where both amateurs and professionals can train. This resort regularly becomes the venue for the prestigious international competitions in skiing and snowboarding. Troodos has five ski runs of varying complexity. You can get to them using four special rope tows. The resort has rental facilities for sports equipment, as well as courses for training beginners.

Famagusta

In the past is the best resort of Cyprus , today it is located on the territory of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Despite the tragic events of the recent past, Famagusta attracts many tourists from all over the world today. This is facilitated by lower prices compared to the resorts of Greek Cyprus. The city can offer its guests a beautiful nature and a huge number of architectural masterpieces. Among them you can see the magnificent church of St. Nicholas, the mosque Lala Mustafa Pasha, the ruins of the church of St. George, the Venetian palace, the tower of Othello, etc. Those who want to frolic in the open sea can go to the coast, where they have beautiful white beaches, quad bikes, catamarans and boat trips on yachts.