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Apollon Hylates, god of the woodland, was the protector of Kourion. According to archaeological sources he was worshiped here from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. His sanctuary was an important religious center. It consisted of Apollo’s…

The observatory on the 11th floor of the Shakolas Tower Building provides a panoramic view of the whole town of Lefkosia. Visitors can admire unobstructed all round views of the city and its landmarks.

Latchi harbour, Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus

Landscape, Cyprus

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…

The northwestern peninsula of Cyprus, known as Akamas, is a wild uninhabited region with spectacular landscapes and beaches, due to be designated a National Park. The area is named after Akamantas, an Athenian warrior and son of Theseus, who arrived…

Kourion was an important city-kingdom in antiquity and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. The magnificent Greco-Roman theater was built in the 2nd century BC and extended in the 2nd century AD. Today the theater has been…

Kourion was an important city-kingdom in antiquity and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. The magnificent Greco-Roman theater was built in the 2nd century BC and extended in the 2nd century AD. Today the theater has been…

Situated four kilometres east of Agia Napa on the road between Cape Greco and Protaras, Konnos is the last beach delineating the boundaries between Agia Napa and Paralimni. One of the most picturesque beaches on the island, it is well sheltered from…

As Cyprus faces often water problem there are more than 100 waterdams in which rain water is collected during the winter months.