Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού

Writing and civilization are very closely linked for without this means of communication, ideas, facts, events, discoveries and emotions cannot be conveyed across time and advance the development of mankind.

Before the invention of paper by the…

Stavrovouni Monastery is perched on a rocky
peak 750m above sea level. Legend has it that it
was founded in the 4th century by Saint Helena,
mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, who
left a relic of the Holy Cross at the monastery.
The monks…

The Troodos National Forest Park covers an area of 9,147 hectares around Mount Olympus. The highest point is Chionistra(1,952m) and the lowest is Moni forest(700m). It is an area of great natural beauty, suitable for activities such as hiking, winter…

Souvla is a popular dish of Cyprus. It consists of large pieces of lamb meat cooked on a long skewer over a charcoal barbecue. Cypriots mostly eat souvla to celebrate occasions such as Christmas, Easter etc.

The Troodos area offers a plethora of nature trails and mountain routes for walking, or mountain biking. Moreover, the area is ideal for angling in some fresh water dams and even for snow skiing, during peak winter months.

It is believed that a temple dedicated to Aphrodite once existed in the Cape Gkreko area. Cape Gkreko National Park is an area of unique natural beauty, where one can admire magnificent cliff formations. Many of the 36 different orchid species…

Kato Drys is the birthplace of Agios Neofytos, who was born in 1134. Of interest are the church of Agios Charalambos, built in 1897 and the 16th century church of Panagia, which has recently been restored. Many buildings exhibit rural architecture,…

Εven picky divers need not worry about a lack of spectacle on Cyprus: long tunnels and canyons, mystical
caves, ancient amphora along the Roman harbours, majestic arches, steep rock faces descending deep down
to the ocean floor and a rich…