Top 10 + 3 Things to do in Cyprus
Book Top Experiences and Tours in Cyprus:
If youʻre booking your trip to Cyprus last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- From Paphos: Troodos-Venetian Bridge-Millomeris Waterfall
- UK/Europe: eSim Mobile Data Plan
- Paphos: Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers
- From Nicosia: Famagusta and Kyrenia Circle Day Trip
- Cyprus: Troodos Mountains Villages and Wineries Tour
1) Alternative Tourism - Agrotourism
Picturesque old villages such as Fikardou, Omodos, Lefkara, Askas, Kalopanayiotis and Kakopetria are models of unspoilt Cypriot naturalness and simplicity.
2) Take a dip in the warm blue waters of Mediterranean Sea
3) Rural experience - Sports and Nature
4) Coffee in Fikardou
5) Golf in Cyprus
6) Rent a Yacht
7) Hamam Omerye
The Hamam with its impressive dome and beautiful stone architecture was built next to the cityâs main mosque in 1570 by the Ottamans who ruled Cyprus. The new hamam was dedicated to Caliph Omar and the whole area quickly became known as âOmeryeâ. Over the years the hamam fell into disrepair and it was closed in 2002. Over the following three years, the hamam was painstakingly restored to capture its original character and when it re-opened it quickly became popular as the perfect way to âstep back in timeâ and to relax after a busy week at work! In 2006, the restored Omerye Hamam was awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra award.
8) Wining
The villages of Limassol and Pafos are famous for their wineries. On the mountains of Pafos district you can find some of the islandâs most famous wineries. Also many monasteries offer home made specialities. The winery of Chysorogiatissa Monastery produces one of the finest Cypriot wines, and Kykkos Monastery produces its famous red Zivania a local destilled spirit.
There are also wine touring routes to explore!
9) Dining
Even in the tiniest mountain village you will discover taverna serving delicious island specialities. The traditional "meze" meal makes sampling very simple: it consists of hot and cold dishes. Small portions of up to 30 different dishes.
10) Festivals and Festivities- events for all seasons
Carnival begins 50 days before the orthodox Easter. Festivities take place in various towns and reach climax on Carnival Sunday when a big parade takes place in Lemesos.
In May, colourful parades of flower-decorated floats wind through the streets of the cities. This is the "Anthestiria" flower festival which dates back to the celebrations in ancient Greece for the rebirth of man and nature.
On Pentecost come the âKataklysmosâ festival. Its roots are the ancient rites of passing that celebrated the transition of man from springtime to the new season. In the coastal cities there are boat parades fireworks, dancing and folk music.
From Mid-June to September music concerts, dancing performances of ancient Greek tragedies and comedies take place in the ancient theatres of Kourion and Pafos.
September is dedicated to the Wine Festival in Lemesos, with folk music, folkrore and free wine flowing from vats.
The Kypria Festival, organised throughout September by the Ministry of education and culture, is a major arts event and includes all perfoming arts.
11) Wreck Diving
The 172m-long ferry sank with its entire cargo during its maiden voyage in June 1980 and rests on the seabed at depths of between 18-42m. Expertâs divers may penetrate the vessel to explore features such as the shipâs restaurant and cargo deck. Natural attractions include shoals of barracuda, giant wrasse, tuna and amberjack.