Regions of Cyprus
Southern Cyprus is a friendly tourist destination where everything has been organized for maximum visitor comfort. Traveling around the island is easy thanks to its infrastructure.
GEOGRAPHY
Cyprus is an island that enjoys spring-like temperatures and sun all year round. It is no wonder that is popular with tourists from all over the world. It is an island steeped in history and myth, and is famous for its rich historical heritage and ancient culture, as well as its traditions and hospitality.
It’s located in the southeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded by three continents. Cyprus is the third-largest island in the area and enjoys a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including pine forests, citrus groves, golden beaches and majestic mountains.
It is the pearl of the Mediterranean, where culture and customs of different visiting nations have united in a cultural melting pot.
Cyprus has a vast coastline, two mountain ranges and a large, central plain. Much of the territory is occupied by mountains, although Cyprus cannot be called a mountainous country in the full sense of the word. Troodos and Pentadaktylos are the two main mountain ranges with the highest points, and between them lies the plain of Mesaoria. In the northwest is Akamas, a peninsula that has become a nature reserve. In this unique corner of wildlife, representatives of flora and fauna are preserved in their original, untouched form, Cyprus is famous for its colorful and unique landscapes. But what is really lacking in Cyprus are the rivers. Several rivers flow from the Troodos mountains in all directions, but in the summer their beds almost completely dry and fill up only in the winter during the rainy season.
In Cyprus there are sources with mineral and medicinal waters. The most famous are in the Kyrenia region of Kefalovriso and near the monastery of Kalopanayiotis in the Troodos Mountains. Limassol and Larnaca are the only lakes on the island that are salt marshes. The main mountain range of Troodos is of volcanic origin. All the beauty and diversity of nature is concentrated in the majestic mountains: green vegetation is adjacent to alluvial limestone of all shades, and all this turns into a rich carpet covering the slopes of Troodos.
Cyprus stretches 225 km from east to west. The area of the island is 9,251 km², the maximum width is 94 km, the length of the coastline is 853 km. The total population is almost 800 thousand people. Administratively, Cyprus is divided into six districts: Limassol; Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta and Kyrenia.
NICOSIA
Capital of Cyprus
At once the largest city in southern Cyprus
Nicosia
The capital of Cyprus and also the largest city of southern Cyprus. It is located in the central part of the island on the Mesaria plain, on the Pedias (Kalindere) River.
The city is a divided zone, frequented by tourists curious about its intricate history. Visitors to the southern part of the city are most impressed by the Old Town area, which is the heart of the capital. It is in this area that most of the sights worth seeing are located. The attraction of Nicosia is also the narrow streets, where you can walk for hours. Also admirable is the nearby southern Famagustian Gate.
LIMASSOL
second largest
city of Cyprus
Limassol
Limassol - the second largest city of Cyprus, located on the southern coast of the island on the Mediterranean Sea, at the foot of the Trodos Mountains. An excellent vacation destination with numerous restaurants, clubs and stores. Limassol is also an excellent choice for lovers of outdoor activities, water sports and mountaineering. While in town, visit the remains of the ancient city of Kourion and the medieval fortress of Kolossi. In the evening it will be nice to stroll along the kilometer-long promenade along which stretch restaurants and taverns . If you are vacationing with children it is worth visiting the zoo and going to the Oasis funfair.
LARNAKA
is a city that has preserved
its valuable historical character
Larnaka
Larnaca - is a city that has preserved its valuable historical character, which makes many vacationers interested in visiting the region. The city is located on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, surrounded by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and has sandy beaches that are loved by tourists.
PAPHOS
is an extremely charming city
which in ancient times was the capital of the country
Paphos
Paphos (Paphos) is an extremely charming city that was the capital of the country in ancient times. The wealth of monuments in Paphos was the reason for the city's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and it is one of the best vacation destinations in Cyprus for those who enjoy sightseeing.
The port and its surroundings are considered the most beautiful part of Paphos. There is a castle that once guarded the entrance to the harbor, but now its main attraction is the opportunity to view the city skyline from its tower. The beautiful promenade along the coast is an ideal place for a stroll in the evening.
