Cape Greco is a National Forest Park In Cyprus which under the administration of the Forestry Department of the Cyprus Ministry of the Interior.. It is a relatively unspoilt area with great natural beauty which changes and offers something different each season. It is an oasis of tranquility nestled midway between the busy Hotel resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras.
This naturally stunning resort of the greater Lemesos (Limassol) area is located 30km west of Lemesos [midway between Lemesos and Pafos (Paphos)], and it is the tourist resort of the village of Pissouri. The coast has seen its popularity soar thanks to its stunning, natural beauty and the resort facilities now found in the area.
Green Bay is the perfect beach and place for beginner divers in Cyprus. The Green bay beach is an ideal dive place for beginners and also for certified divers, wishing a refreshing dive. It is located in Protaras area, on the east coast of Cyprus, In Green Bay you can see many new divers participating in the preliminary courses for scuba diving. Maximum depth there is 12 metres, with hundreds of colourful fish to see and perfect spot for night dives with some “night marine-life species”.
The Limassol Marina will provide for the mooring of yachts at sea and on shore. Additionally, the project includes the development of residential, commercial units as well as buildings for cultural uses.
It is believed that the Fig-Three Bay, is the only place in Cyprus, where there are so many fig trees. These places are also chosen by pelicans, nowhere else you will see them as much as here.
This 14th castle is situated in the heart of the historical center, near the old harbor. The present structure dates back to the Ottoman Period, but excavations have revealed that an early Christian Basilica and a larger, Byzantine castle previously occupied the site. Rumor has it that King Richard the Lionheart, leader of the third Crusade, married Princess Berengaria of Navarre here in 1191.
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One of the most picturesque beaches in Cyprus, it is well sheltered from heavy winds and has practically no waves at all. It is 200 metres long by 35 metres wide and covered with fine golden sand. Water sports, sun bed and umbrella hire are available on site.
The castle is located at the south edge of Kolossi village, which is situated on a coastal plain about 11 kilometres west of Limassol. It is one of the most important extant fortification works of the Frankish period, an impressive, square, well-built building comprised of three floors.
Larnaka Salt Lake is the second largest salt-lake in Cyprus and measures 2.2 square kilometres. In 1997 it was declared a protected area under Cypriot Law for the Protection and Management of Nature and Wildlife and under the European Habitats Directive.
It is a significant Ramsar and Natura 2000 site – one of the most significant biotopes in Europe - and one of the most important habitats in Europe for waterfowl.
Amathous is one of the significant ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Greek hero Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be attended by local women. It was also an important site of worship of the Goddess Aphrodite-Astarte.
There are various, rich archaeological finds at the site, including the Agora, the public baths, the Temple of Aphrodite, early Christian basilicas and several tombs.
Located in its own square in the town centre, the magnificent stone church of Agios Lazaros is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus and lies over the tomb of the saint.
Built by Byzantine Emperor Leo VI in the 9th century, the church was restored in the 17th century. Although the three domes and original bell tower of the church were destroyed in the first years during Ottoman rule, the gold-covered iconostasis has survived today and is a superb example of baroque woodcarving.
The Cyprus Museum of Nicosia is often regarded as the island’s number one museum because it houses an especially rare and extensive collection of Cypriot antiquities.
The Cyprus Museum was founded in 1888 as a way to preserve the artifacts archaeologists were finding while excavating around the island. The Cyprus Museum may not have the ultra modern facilities found in Paris’ Louvre or London’s British Museum, but its collection is nothing short of impressive, with the oldest pieces dating back to the 8th millennium B.C.
The Muslim mosque of Hala Sultan is located in the centre of a spectacular garden on the west bank of the Salt Lake, approximately 6 km southwest of Larnaka. It is the main Muslim pilgrimage site of Cyprus and among the most important holy places of Islam.
This area of the city in the old town has narrow winding alleys filled with traditional restaurants, art galleries and boutiques nestled between traditional houses typical of the colonial urban architecture of the island. For browsing in a bohemian atmosphere, full of the sights and sounds of the Eastern Mediterranean, an afternoon is well spent here. The renovation of the area earned it the ‘Golden Apple’ award from travel writers, preserving its character whilst making it accessible to all.
Lined with tall mature palm trees Finikoudes Beach is the beach to be in the summer. With a tropical environment and a whole assortment of activities and entertainment the day will just fly by.
The Byzantine Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) within the walls contains the richest and most representative collection of Byzantine art on the island. About 230 icons dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries, as well as other typical examples of the Byzantine art of Cyprus, such as sacred vessels, vestments and books, are on display. The collection includes many icons dating from the 9th century when iconography was at its height.
The core of the collection consists of 48 icons, which come from churches all over Cyprus and from the "Synodikon" of the church of Panagia Phaneromeni, which initially was intended to house the Cyprus Byzantine Museum.
