Lefkosia (Nicosia)
If you get tired of the coast’s lazy, beach-bum lifestyle, and even if you don’t, make sure you spend some time in the country’s capital, known officially (and to Greek speakers) as Lefkosia.
If you get tired of the coast’s lazy, beach-bum lifestyle, and even if you don’t, make sure you spend some time in the country’s capital, known officially (and to Greek speakers) as Lefkosia.
Lemesos, still known to many as Limassol (Limasol in Turkish), is one of Cyprus’ most underrated cities.
Linked by a road artery, Kato Pafos (Lower Pafos) and Ktima (Upper Pafos) form an interesting whole.
Larnaka is a rugged, charming town, with a melancholy and seductive character.
The northern half of Cyprus’ capital, known as North Nicosia (Lefkoşa), is a dizzying labyrinth of narrow, old streets, punctuated by wonderful architecture.
For a small country, the variety of landscape in Cyprus is sometimes quite astounding.
Ask Cypriots about Agia Napa and they’ll all tell you the same thing: ‘Before 1974, this was a tiny fishing village, with two houses, a monastery and some fishermen.
For travellers, there’s lots to do and see in the area around Lemesos, such as excellent beaches that beckon tan seekers and ancient ruins galore for lovers of history.
The wide-reaching region of Pitsylia is the least visited and most remote part of the Troödos Massif.
The flat and parched landscape stretching east and west of North Nicosia is called the Mesarya, derived from the Greek word mesaoria, meaning ‘between the mountains’.
«Τ’ αηδόνια δε σ’ αφήνουνε να κοιμηθεíς στις Πλάτρες.
Kakopetria, or kaki petra (meaning wicked stone), gets its name, according to legend, from a line of stones along the ridge above the village, which brought good luck to newlyweds.
The village of Kalopanayiotis, although not as generous in its number of accommodation options, nevertheless has at least one good-quality agrotourism place to stay, and dinner can be had in Pedoulas’ Platanos tavern.
Pedoulas, at the southern end of the valley before the rise over the Troödos ridge, is a good base in the Troödos Massif, with a good choice of eating and sleeping options.
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