Top ten things to do in Cyprus
1. Hamam Omerye
Hamam Omerye, in the Old City of Nicosia, is a Turkish bath originally built in 1570. Its architecture is stunning with a luxurious Ottoman-inspired design. Facilities include a hot and cold room, as well as a range of massages, body scrubs and treatments.
2 Avakas Gorge
Located on the western tip of the Akamas Peninsula, this impressive gorge is approximately 18 kilometres from Paphos and is one of the few accessible gorges in Cyprus. The trail leading through the gorge is roughly 2½ kilometres long with sheer rocks on both sides reaching up to 260 feet in height, the narrowest point being 10 feet wide.
3. Fikardou Village
Fikardou village is located 40 kilometres southwest of Lefkosia, on the eastern slopes of the Troodos mountain range. The village was declared an Ancient Monument in 1978 by the department of antiquities, and won the Europa Nostra award in 1987. Now almost deserted, the village has been carefully restored to preserve the 18th century houses and two have been turned into museums.
4. The Tombs of the Kings
This Unesco World Heritage Site consists of an area of well-preserved underground tombs and chambers used by residents of Nea Pafos during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. Located 2km north of Kato Pafos, the tombs are unique in Cyprus, being heavily influenced by ancient Egyptian tradition.
