2020 Cyprus Country Report

Travel & Living
Key Tourist Areas in Cyprus
➍ Paphos
Limassol
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Nicosia
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Larnaca ➌
Famagusta ➎
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LIMASSOL
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LARNACA is the
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PAPHOS is a
is the second largest
third largest city in
popular coastal town.
city, situated between
Cyprus and is known
Visitors can enjoy ➎
archaeological sites, the ancient for its palm-tree seafront spectacular scenery and some
kingdoms of Amathous, Kourion promenade. It is home to the of Cyprus’ finest beaches, as
and Kolossi. The coastal town
is also home to the famous
Limassol Marina and the city’s
geographical location provides
easy access to mountainous
villages and Troodos mountain.
The city is a business centre
attracting business executives,
as well as couples, families and
young people. It has developed
significantly in recent years,
emerging as a business hub
as well as a party town with
reputable beach bars, Carnival
and Wine Festivals. Limassol
has the largest port in Cyprus.
country’s primary airport, a
seaport and a marina. It has a
picturesque old town, salt lakes
with flamingos in the winter,
and a large marina. There is a
wealth of historical interests
around the town including
the St Lazarus church, the
Hala Sultan Tekke Muslim
shrine, the historical Kiti
church and the monastery of
Stavrovouni. The city mostly
attracts couples and families.
well as ancient historical sites.
Tourist attractions in Paphos
include the Paphos mosaics,
the Tombs of the Kings,
which are UNESCO Heritage
sites, the Venetian fortressed
harbour and the Pillar of St
Paul. The Akamas peninsula
is one of the island’s residual
unspoilt wildernesses and is
home to endemic flora and
fauna species. Paphos mostly
attracts couples and families.
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NICOSIA is the
capital of Cyprus and
the main commercial
and business centre and
the seat of government.
It boasts a world-famous
archaeological museum, a
thriving old city surrounded
by fortified Venetian walls
and a labyrinth of traditional
streets. It is also the last
remaining divided capital
city in the world following
the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Visitors are usually couples,
families and business people.
The FAMAGUSTA
REGION consists of
Ayia Napa, Protaras,
and Paralimni, and has many
of the best beaches on the
island. Ayia Napa in particular
is a reputable party town
for twenty-somethings and
prime site for nightlife. The
area mostly attracts young
people, couples and families.
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