Discover Cyprus
An island of extraordinary contrasts — where 10,000 years of history meets crystal-clear Mediterranean waters.
What Will You Discover?
Cyprus offers an incredible diversity of experiences. Click any category to explore in depth.
Culture & Heritage
Cyprus has been a crossroads of civilisations for over 10,000 years. From Neolithic settlements to Greco-Roman amphitheatres, Crusader castles to Ottoman mosques, the island's cultural tapestry is one of the richest in the Mediterranean. Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites anchor an archaeological landscape that spans every era of human history.
Tombs of the Kings
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring impressive underground tombs carved from solid rock, with Doric columns and frescoed chambers. Despite the name, these were burial sites for high-ranking officials, not kings.
Don't miss: The Atrium Tombs (Tombs 3 & 4) with their peristyle courtyards
Kourion Ancient Theatre
A magnificently restored Greco-Roman amphitheatre perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. Still used for open-air performances today, it seats 3,500 spectators with breathtaking Mediterranean views as the backdrop.
Don't miss: Summer Shakespeare performances at sunset
Paphos Mosaics
Among the finest Roman mosaics in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion, and Orpheus contain extraordinarily well-preserved floor mosaics depicting scenes from Greek mythology.
Don't miss: The Triumph of Dionysos mosaic in the House of Dionysos
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement
One of the most important prehistoric sites in the Eastern Mediterranean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This remarkably well-preserved Neolithic settlement shows circular stone dwellings from one of the earliest permanent communities.
Don't miss: Reconstructed dwellings showing life 9,000 years ago
Kolossi Castle
A striking medieval Crusader castle that served as the headquarters of the Knights of St. John. The three-storey keep is remarkably well-preserved, and the surrounding area gave its name to the famous Commandaria wine.
Don't miss: The coat of arms of Louis de Magnac carved above the entrance
Ancient Salamis
Once the most powerful city-kingdom of Cyprus, Salamis boasts a vast archaeological site with a gymnasium, Roman baths, a theatre, and an agora. The marble columns of the gymnasium are among the most photographed ruins on the island.
Don't miss: The Roman Baths with their headless statues