101 Things to do in Cyprus

Cyprus has so much to offer the visitor, it's often difficult to find the best things to do, the prettiest villages to explore or the best food to eat until your holiday is almost over.

We've tried to make it easier for you by creating our top 101 things to do in Cyprus list.

The list is split into sections so, whether you love culture, activities, shopping, scenery, touring, eating, or just plain relaxing, there's something for you on this list.

Bookmark this page:

and share it with your friends so you don't forget where you found our 101 things to do list!

1 Tombs of the Kings - Paphos

2 Paphos Mosaics - including the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus & Aion

3 Kourion (or Curium) - ancient city kingdom of 2nd century AD - Limassol

4 Agia Paraskevi church - Byzantine 5 domed church in Geroskipou - Paphos

5 10 UNESCO listed Byzantine churches in Troodos mountains - most famous is Agios Nikolas tis Stegis at Kakopetria

11 Kolossi Castle - Limassol
12 Famagusta Gate - Nicosia. One of 3 restored gates of entry through the ancient city walls built by the Venetians
13 Agios Lazaros Church - Larnaca. Built in the 9th century, the church was built over the tomb of the patron saint of Larnaca, St Lazaros
14 Stavrouni Monastery - near Larnaca. NB: Women are not allowed here
15 Choirokoitia - UNESCO listed Neolithic settlement between Nicosia and Limassol

16 Paphos mediaeval fort - where the opera is held each summer
17 Panagia tou Sinti monastery on the Xeros river near Paphos - an important building of the Venetian period
18 Museum of Polis
19 Palaichori - Pitsylia region of Troodos - has a "struggle" museum, a former hideout of the EOKA
20 Trooditissa monastery - from the 13th century. Closed to visitors but you can walk/cycle through the gated entrance to take a scenic route to Foini village

21 Walk on one of the many nature trails

22 Dive the Xenobia wreck off the coast of Larnaca

23 Learn to dive Cyprus off the Akamas peninsula

24 Take a boat trip along the Akamas peninsula

25 Hike the long distance E4 path around the island

26 Bungee jump - at Ayia Napa
27 Rock climb - at Episkopi
28 Paraglide - at any of the watersport locations across the island
29 Kiteboard - try this new exciting activity on the water
30 Go horseriding - riding centre at Tochni near Larnaca

31 Hire a mountain bike or take a guided bike tour in the Paphos forest
32 Ski - between January-April in the Troodos mountains
33 Birdwatch - best time is in spring when migratory birds arrive on the island
34 Go-karting - at Paphos, Polis and other locations across the island
35 Get WET! at a water park - great fun for all the family

36 Sail - harbours at Latchi, Paphos, Limassol
37 Play tennis
38 Bowls - especially popular in the winter months for long stay residents
39 Like golf holidays? Cyprus has 3 golf courses on the west of the island and several more are planned
40 Kayak - the Akamas peninsula is especially beautiful early in the morning

41 Pottery - try the famous Savva pottery near Paphos or visit Foini village in the Troodos

42 Lace - at Lefkara near Larnaca or many of the mountain villages

43 Honey - get some runny honey mummy! 1kg local honey is excellent value

44 Cyprus Delight - like Turkish delight only better, plus don't call it Turkish in the South!

45 Hand woven rugs - a mountain village speciality. Try Neo Chorio near Latchi or Phyti near Polis

46 Sweet pastries - like dhaktyla or khateyfi
47 Commanderia wine - sweet but famous!
48 Olive oil - here's where to get it cheap
49 Olives - need we say more...
50 Copper items of jewellery or kitchenware

51 Hand made clothes - visit the old Turkish quarter of the old towns in Paphos or Limassol and get a suit made in a day!
52 Religious icons - replicas are available everywhere but you can buy the real thing from monasteries
53 Zyvania - Cypriot fire water. Drink with caution!
54 Cyprus coffee and a coffee pot for the stove
55 An "I love Cyprus" T-shirt!

56 Aphrodite's Rock - between Paphos and Limassol

57 Cedar Valley - a 4x4 adventure

58 Akamas coastline - by boat, bike, quad bike, 4x4 or on foot

59 Almond trees in blossom - Yioulou valley near Paphos in February

60 Baths of Aphrodite on the Akamas peninsula

61 Beaches at Ayia Napa and Protaras - wonderfull sandy beaches but packed in summer
62 Lara Bay near Paphos - almost always deserted due to its inaccessibility
63 Take a wine tour
64 Get high! - Visit Mount Olympus at the top of the Troodos mountains - NB: You can't get to the summit as it is an army restricted zone but the views from just below it are spectacular
65 Xeros valley for breathtaking views and the Venetian bridges

66 Lefkara - near Larnaka - famous for lace

67 Omodhos - Troodos - traditional village restored to attract visitors

68 Kakopetria - steeped in tradition in the Solea valley

69 Neo Chorio - old traditional village near Latchi - excellent food and old customs

70 Pano Panagia - birthplace of Archbishop Makarios

71 Anogyra (pronounced Annoy-ra) - restored houses and old olive press
72 Spilia - beautiful old village in Troodos with well preserved stone olive mill
73 Pedoulas - famous in Troodos for cherries
74 Milikouri - in the Troodos. Reached by a delightful woodland route (off road route)
75 Foini - famous for pottery and loukoumi desert

76 Kato Amiantos - home to the restored asbestos mine which marrs the gorgeous scenery in the Troodos
77 Laona villages in the Polis region - restored homes available for Agrotourism.
78 Tochni village - home of several Agrotourism houses, riding centre and bike centre
79 Phyti village - majestic position overlooking the Evretou dam
80 Latchi harbour - fresh fish is a delight!

And the last section of 101 things to do in Cyprus:

82 Stifado - slow cooked beef stew

83 Kleftiko - very slow roasted lamb cooked in the "kleftiko"

84 Orektika - selection of dips

85 Sheftalia - herby minced meat sausages

86 Grilled octopus - make sure it is fresh or it will be rubbery
87 Tsipoora or sea bream - most commonly served fish at the end of fish meze
88 Loukanika - Cypriot sausages
89 Karaoli yahni - snails. Yes it's not just the French who like them!
90 Fasolia - haricot bean casserole

91 Meze - either meat or fish, a selection of Cypriot dishes to sample
92 Yemista - stuffed vegetables
93 Tava - pork or lamb stew
94 Afelia - Pork speciality marinated in red wine
95 Moussaka

96 Brandy Sour - THE Cyprus cocktail
97 Pourgourri - pilaff of couscous/bulgar wheat
98 Halloumi - the squeeky cheese, native to Cyprus
99 Avgolemeno - egg and lemon soup eaten at Easter - not to everyone's liking though!
100 Dhaktyla - sticky little pastries

101 Nero (water!) - you will need to drink LOTS of this in Cyprus!

Most people will not have time to cover our 101 things to do during their first visit to Cyprus.

If you are only here for a few days, see our Top 10 Cyprus - our pick of the best things to do in Polis/Latchi.

Kali Diamoni!

Back to Top of 101 Things to Do

Related pages:

Cyprus facts

Cyprus Weather

Cyprus Culture

Your Travel Stories

HOME| SITEMAP | CONTACT | ABOUT| SITE POLICIES| FINANCIAL FREEDOM

VILLAS| HOTELS| ONLINE TAXI BOOKINGS| CHEAP FLIGHTS| CAR HIRE

Powered by Site Build It!

---

Return from 101 Things to Do to Travel Tips

---