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The “Tombs of the Kings” are one of the major archaeological attractions of Paphos. These monumental underground tombs carved out of solid rock date back to the 3rd century BC and some are decorated with Doric pillars. High ranking officials…

In Cyprus the cycling routes are full of contrasts and changes in scenery. They can be described as strolls, that clear the mind from daily routine and offer unique experiences. An exploration that offer cyclists , as of the very first kilometer ,…

The Carnival is a great popular festival the roots of which are lost in antiquity and which our people, despite the enormous difficulties encountered in their long history, have preserved and honoured to this day.

As an institution and traditional…

The best-known and richest monastery of Cyprus, Kykkos Monastery was founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It possesses one of three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke. It is covered in silver gilt, enclosed in a shrine of tortoise…

Cottage at Troodos mountains

Saint Nicholas Church at Diarizos Valley in Paphos, Cyprus

A small underground complex of chamber tombs
from the Hellenistic period, which has been
called the Chapel of the Seven Sleepers, or
the Seven Maccabees, to which almost every
medieval pilgrim paid a visit. The complex was
first used as a…

The Carnival is a great popular festival the roots of which are lost in antiquity and which our people, despite the enormous difficulties encountered in their long history, have preserved and honoured to this day.

As an institution and traditional…

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 Camel Park at Mazotos is centrally located between Larnaca, Limassol & Nicosia. Established in 1998, it is run by a family whose love for the countryside and animals made it possible for them to create a unique park. In the past, camels were used…