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Aphrodite's island of golden beaches, ancient ruins, Troodos mountain villages and long sunny seasons โ€” Cyprus is an easy Mediterranean escape.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $110/day avg
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Capital
Nicosia
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Currency
Euro (โ‚ฌ EUR)
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Language
Greek, Turkish, English
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Best time
Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa-free (many) / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$50 โ€“ $320
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Larnaca (LCA) / Paphos (PFO)
Overview

Why travellers love Cyprus

Paphos's mosaics and harbour, the resorts of Ayia Napa, and the wine villages and frescoed churches of the Troodos mountains give Cyprus range.

It's warm well into autumn and very welcoming to visitors.

Where to go

Top places in Cyprus

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Paphos

Paphos

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Roman mosaics and a pretty harbour.

HistoryBeach
Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Beaches and lively nightlife.

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Troodos Mountains

Troodos Mountains

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Wine villages and frescoed churches.

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Limassol

Limassol

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Marina, old town and seafront.

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Plan day by day

Cyprus itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Paphos โ†’ Ayia Napa โ†’ Troodos Mountains
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 โ€“ $1,600
1–2

Paphos

Roman mosaics and a pretty harbour.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Beach
3–4

Ayia Napa

Beaches and lively nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
5

Troodos Mountains

Wine villages and frescoed churches.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Culture
Route
Paphos โ†’ Ayia Napa โ†’ Troodos Mountains โ†’ Limassol
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,240
1–2

Paphos

Roman mosaics and a pretty harbour.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Beach
3–4

Ayia Napa

Beaches and lively nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
5–6

Troodos Mountains

Wine villages and frescoed churches.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
7

Limassol

Marina, old town and seafront.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ City ยท Beach
Route
Paphos โ†’ Ayia Napa โ†’ Troodos Mountains โ†’ Limassol
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 โ€“ $3,200
1–3

Paphos

Roman mosaics and a pretty harbour.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Beach
4–6

Ayia Napa

Beaches and lively nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
7–8

Troodos Mountains

Wine villages and frescoed churches.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
9–10

Limassol

Marina, old town and seafront.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Beach
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Visa & entry

Cyprus visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
For some; EU member (Schengen pending)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. An EU member not yet in Schengen; many nationalities enter visa-free โ€” check your nationality. Always verify with the official Cyprus immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Cyprus visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Cyprus budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Cyprus budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Cyprus

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Blue-flag beaches

From Nissi Beach to Fig Tree Bay.

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Paphos mosaics

UNESCO Roman archaeological park.

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Aphrodite's Rock

The mythical birthplace of the goddess.

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Troodos churches

Painted Byzantine mountain churches.

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Wine villages

Commandaria, the world's oldest named wine.

Blog

Cyprus travel articles

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