The island of Cyprus is known for its natural beauty and rich architectural buildings. The island is located in between Europe, Middle East and North Africa which is why it can be easily accessed from the Mediterranean. The island touches all three continents which makes it quite a place to visit. The nation is known for the soft sand beaches, the coastal city of Paphos and the archaeological sites of Aphrodite. As a tourist the island offers you with a lot of breath taking destinations where you can enjoy both the natural and the manmade life style. You can both relax and enjoy the wild night life of the island. Some of the famous places of the island that are worth the visit are listed below to help you plan your trip.
¥ Agios Georgios
It is one the archeological sites located near the Pegeia city. The site is believed to be a Christian settlement back in the 6th century. The settlement was dug up in the 1950s and three basilicas and a bath were discovered. Later on when future excavations were carried out in 1990s other ruins of the ancient city were also discovered which included the transportation path from Egypt to Constantinople. Along with these you can also witness various other buildings that were found such as guest houses, country yards, wells and oil press. The most famous destination in the settlement is the Agios Georgios which is scared place for pilgrimage in this region, and is positioned between the basilica sites and the necropolis (graveyard).
¥ Limassol
The city of Limassol is famous for a lot of stuff but the main point of interest in the city is its beaches that also portray the cultural activities that are carried out by the locals, the white soft sandy beaches are the perfect place to relax and each beach offers a different experience. GovernorÕs beach is known for being the best place for snorkelers and for tourists that love the sight of sunsets. There are several local attractions as well such as the old town, the archeological museum and the ancient city of Kourion.
¥ Platres
Within the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountain you will find Platres, a historic village in Cyprus. The village is the largest resort in Troodos and one of the villages that makes the famous Cyprus wine. The history of the village dates back to the ancient Venetian and Lusignan eras. You will find many activities there such as hiking trails, majestic waterfalls, Krios River and other natural attractions.
¥ Salamis
The city of Salamis is one of the most momentous prehistoric metropolises in the country. The remains of the city were first discovered by the Trojan War hero called Teucer. The city is located in the north of the Famagusta and is housed on the golden sands of the Mediterranean. The city is rich with Greek architectural buildings and Roman bathhouses, auditoriums, mosaics and lakes.
¥ Choulou
The village of Choulou is the best place to visit in the summer season. The mountains of the village line the Paphos forest and the village itself is nearby the Ezousas River making it cool and humid throughout the summer season. The village has several churches, mosque and chapels for visitors to visit.
