Individuals go to Cyprus for the blue flag seashores, the nice and cozy Mediterranean Sea and the native taste. From historic websites and lagoons to automotive graveyards and waterfalls within the Troodos Mountains, this one-week itinerary will take you to a special perspective on the island.
The best way to get there?
We advise you to fly to Larnaca: that is the start line of our automotive route. The price of round-trip tickets in June is 30,000 rubles per particular person.
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To enter Cyprus, it's essential do a PCR take a look at for coronavirus no sooner than 72 hours earlier than departure. Take your certificates in English with you. Upon arrival, you'll have to bear re-testing. Its price at Larnaca airport is 30 euros, at Paphos airport – 32 euros. The outcomes shall be despatched by SMS inside three hours. As well as, someday earlier than departure, you have to fill out a particular shape.
Vaccinated vacationers (together with Sputnik V) don't have to bear PCR testing.
The best way to lease a automotive?
You will want a Russian driver's license and the “Hire a automotive” part on . The price of automotive rental begins from 4500 rubles per day.
Select a automotive
The nation has left-hand visitors and worldwide street indicators. The pace of motion in cities is not more than 50 km / h, and on highways – 100.
Tip: Keep in mind to fold your mirrors whenever you depart your automotive within the car parking zone – they're typically scratched and demolished.
Day 1. Larnaca: fish eating places, port and airplanes overhead
Larnaca is a cheap port city. Someday is sufficient to see the primary sights.
What to observe?
Salt (and Instagram) lake with pink flamingos (you will not see birds in summer time, solely in late autumn or winter), Saint Lazarus Church, Kamares Aqueduct, Marina Port, Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque and Mackenzie Seashore, from the place probably the most spectacular views of the touchdown plane.
The place to remain?
Listed below are some resort choices:
Blazer Residence aparthotel – about 4,300 * rubles per night time for 2;
Lodge Opera – about 4100 * rubles per night time for 2;
Aparthotel Artwork & Wine Studios and Apts – from 5800 * rubles per night time for 2.
The place to eat?
Head to Paul's Espresso Roasters for the most effective espresso on the town, Takis Kebab Home for lunch, and Ocean Basket for dinner.
Day 2. Limassol: ruins, rocky seashores and fish meze
We lease a automotive and drive in direction of Limassol. Depart early so you've gotten time to cease by Golden Donkeys Farm. It produces ice cream and chocolate from donkey milk, serves dinners and introduces the locals. The farm is positioned across the nook to Nicosia, within the city of Skarinou (GPS coordinates: 34.818379, 33.337247). When you've got time and need to deviate slightly extra from the route, go to the village of Lefkara (Pano Lefkara). Stroll the stone streets and see the native silver jewellery.
On the best way to the town, there are two picturesque seashores with white limestone cliffs – Governor's seaside and Kalimnos.
What to observe?
Limassol is dynamic and wealthy in sights. Stroll alongside the streets of the Previous Metropolis, have a look at the bazaar, benefit from the view from the roof of the Limassol Citadel, plunge into the environment of the Previous Port. Additionally word the ruins of the traditional metropolis of Amathus, Ayia Napa Cathedral, Kolossi Citadel and Girl's Mile Seashore.
The place to remain?
For instance, in one in every of these resorts:
Marianna Lodge Residences – from 4400 * rubles per night time for 2;
Niki's Home – from 5400 * rubles per night time for 2;
Corina Suites & Residences – from 7,600 * rubles per night time for 2.
The place to eat?
In fish taverns, in fact. Attempt the delight of the nationwide delicacies – fish meze. Listed below are two taverns that Cypriots like to go to: Faros restaurant by Angelos and Agios Georgios Alamanou Fishtavern.
Day 3. Paphos: antiquity, many museums and every thing about Aphrodite
On the best way to Paphos, cease at Kourion. As soon as there was a metropolis, however within the 4th century it was badly broken by an earthquake. Now there are the stays of historical ruins and a seaside (GPS: 34.673650, 32.862614), the place you need to swim on a sizzling day. Put aside a few hours to discover the ruins of Kourion and the Temple of Apollo.
A bit additional within the course of Paphos is the Stone of Aphrodite – it was from this bay, in response to legend, that the goddess got here out. The picturesque place is appropriate for a picnic or assembly the sundown, however swimming right here isn't very snug. There are statement platforms in entrance of the bay. Depart the automotive within the car parking zone reverse, will probably be on the correct.
Paphos is a metropolis with loads of sights. Most of them are related to Aphrodite. In case you are thinking about historical past, then Paphos is the proper place to discover antiquity.
What to observe?
Temple of Aphrodite, Paphos Citadel, Kato Paphos Archaeological park and the Tombs of the Kings necropolis. There are additionally many elderly Byzantine church buildings and pebble seashores in Paphos, and the most effective sandy one is Coral Bay Seashore.
The place to remain?
We've chosen a number of of the various attention-grabbing resorts for each style:
Dionysos Central – from 7100 * rubles per night time for 2;
Venus Seashore Lodge – from 11,000 * rubles per night time for 2;
Elysium – from 22,500 * rubles per night time for 2.
The place to eat?
Meat tavern – Alikon Tavern, fish tavern – St. George Fish Tavern. And likewise 24 kilometers from Paphos is the Kalamos Vineyard. Along with purple and white wines, commandaria (a dessert wine made by raisin ‘grapes) and zivania (grape brandy comprised of pomace combined with dry wine) are made right here.
Day 4. Akamas: a triumph of nature, lagoons and turtle seaside
There's a nationwide park on the Akamas Peninsula, however no gasoline stations – be sure to have a full tank prematurely. In your approach, you'll want to try Lara Bay Seashore, the place turtles lay their eggs.
Basically, this is a perfect place for strolling and doing sports activities in nature (yachting and mountaineering, for instance). In addition they experience ATVs and bicycles right here, and in Latchi they lease a ship and discover the ocean caves.
What to observe?
Take probably the most well-known and uncomplicated strolling path, the Aphrodite Path. A path of seven kilometers, views of the mountains and lagoons awaits you. You will note the Akamas Botanical Backyard (start line of the route), the Baths of Aphrodite, the ruins of the royal tower. As well as, the path presents a very good view of Cape Arnautis – the westernmost level of Cyprus, in addition to Polis and Paphos.
The place to remain?
Greatest in Latchi or Polis:
Comply with The Solar Lodge Residences – from 5300 * rubles per night time for 2;
Latchi Household Resort – from 7,600 * rubles per night time for 2;
Louis Polis 1907 – from 10,500 * rubles per night time for 2.
The place to eat?
For one thing Greek or Italian, head to Molos Restaurant. Situated in Latchi, this restaurant could be very in style with the locals. There are various taverns in Polis. For instance, Midway Home Tavern presents conventional Cypriot delicacies and Arsinoe Fish Tavern presents fish dishes.
Day 5 and 6. Kykkos Monastery, Olympos, Troodos
Kykkos Monastery is the primary cease earlier than exploring the mountains of Cyprus. It is a in style vacationer vacation spot, so be ready for lots of people.
Olympos is the best level of the island, and Troodos is each the identify of the mountains and the village on the foot of Olympos. It's nice to go mountaineering right here – there are lots of path routes with completely different ranges of problem round. Take note of waterfalls and villages alongside the best way.
What to observe?
Native villages – Kakopetria (thought of probably the most stunning in Cyprus), Platres (close to waterfalls and delightful pure locations), Omodos (lace and glassware are made right here). Different villages price visiting are Fini, Sigi and Pedoulas. Native wineries and pure sights are additionally of curiosity. Take a few mountaineering trails to the Millomeris or Caledonia Falls. It's nice to swim of their waters on a sizzling day.
The place to remain?
Maritsa Lodge – from 8000 * rubles for 2 nights for 2;
Ekali Lodge – from 9800 * rubles for 2 nights for 2;
Casale Panayiotis – from 25,700 * rubles for 2 nights for 2.
The place to eat?
In one of many taverns. For instance, within the village of Omodos, The Black Geese serves arguably the most effective meze in Cyprus.
Day 7. Ayia Napa: white sand, blue flag seashores and automotive graveyard
Ayia Napa is a paradise for party-goers and sunbathers. All of the seashores of this place have blue flags: for instance, Nissi Seashore is appropriate for lovers of noise and leisure, and Landa Seashore, Makronissos Seashore and Pantachou Seashore – for many who love a calming vacation. Ayia Napa additionally has diving and windsurfing actions.
What to observe?
Along with the seashores, there may be the Capo Greco Pure Park and sea caves within the rocks – a very good place for a picnic and watching the sundown.
13 kilometers from Ayia Napa is the city of Protaras – a wonderful place for diving. Essentially the most stunning seaside is Fig Tree Bay. Additionally it is price visiting Cape Greco Nationwide Forest Park, the Valley of the Windmills and the village of Paralimni.
And the cherry on high: there's a automotive graveyard about 25 kilometers from Ayia Napa. Comply with the coordinates and you will notice every thing for your self – 34.964145, 33.874121. The place is by no means touristy, so there shall be no crowds right here. The landfill is in the midst of the sector. Along with automobiles, vans and buses, excavators, bulldozers and building cranes “had been left to die” right here.
The place to remain?
Shalos Studios – from 3700 * rubles per night time for 2;
Rainbow Residences – from 4900 * rubles per night time for 2;
Lodge Napa Suites – from 8600 * rubles per night time for 2.
The place to eat?
On the Arduous Rock Cafe in Ayia Napa, they pour a shot of tequila after which ask for as a lot cash because the company can provide. For nationwide delicacies, go to Avra, if you would like Greek meals, go to En-yevo tavernaki, and for the most effective steaks, go to Nikitas. In Protaras, check out the Spartiatis restaurant.
* Costs are legitimate on the time of publication
