They go to Cyprus for the sake of beaches with blue flags, a warm Mediterranean Sea and local color. This weekly route will allow you to find out the island from different sides: from historical places and lagoon to the cemetery of cars and waterfalls in the Trodos mountains.
How to get?
We advise you to fly to Larnaka: this is the starting point of our automobile route. The cost of round-trip tickets in June is from 30,000 rubles per person.
To enter Cyprus, you need to make a PCR test to coronavirus no earlier than 72 hours before departure. Take a certificate in English with you. At the arrival you will have to undergo re -testing. Its cost at Larnaki airport is 30 euros, at the Paphos airport – 32 euros. The results will come according to SMS for three hours. In addition, a day before departure, it is necessary to fill out a special form.
Vaccinated tourists (including the drug “satellite V”) do not need to undergo PCR testing.
How to rent a car?
You will need a Russian driver’s license and section “Auto rental” on OneTwotrip. The cost of renting a car starts from 4,500 rubles per day.
The country has left -sided movement and international road signs. The speed of movement in cities is not more than 50 km/h, and 100 on the tracks.
Tip: Do not forget to fold the mirrors when you leave the car in the parking lot – they are often scratched and demolished.
Day 1. Larnaka: fish restaurants, port and planes overhead
Larnaka is an inexpensive port town. To inspect the main attractions, one day is enough.
What to see?
Salt (and instagram) lake with pink flamingos (in the summer you will not see, only in late autumn or winter), the Church of St. Lazarus, Aqueduct Kamares, the port of Marina, the mosque of the Shala-Sultan-Technik and Mackenzie Beach, where the most impressive views of the airplane and going to plant the aircraft.
Where to stop?
Here are a few options for hotels:
Blazer Residence Aparter – about 4300* rubles per night for two;
Hotel Opera – about 4100* rubles per night for two;
ART & Wine Studios and Apts aparter – from 5800* rubles per night for two.
Where to eat?
For the best coffee in the city, go to Paul’s Coffee Roasters, for lunch – to Takis Kebab House, and for dinner – to the Ocean Basket fish restaurant.
Day 2. Limasol: ruins, rocky beaches and fish meze
We take the car for rent and go towards Limasol. Leave early to have enough time to call on the Golden Donkeys Farm donkey farm. Here they produce ice cream and chocolate from donkey milk, feed dinners and introduce with local residents. The farm is located around the bend to Nikosia, in the town of Skarinou (GPS coordinates: 34.818379, 33.337247). If there is time and desire to deviate a little from the route a little, go to the village of Lefkara (Pano Lefkara). Take a walk along the stone streets and look at the local silver jewelry.
On the way to the city there are two picturesque beaches with white lime cliffs – Governor’s Beach and Kalimnos.
What to see?
Limasol is a dynamic and rich place in attractions. Take a walk along the streets of the old city, look at the bazaar, enjoy the view from the roof of the Limasol Castle, plunge into the atmosphere of the old port. Also pay attention to the ruins of the ancient policy Amatus, AIA-Napa Cathedral, Kolossi Castle and Lady’s Mile Beach.
Where to stop?
For example, in one of these hotels:
Marianna Hotel Apartments – from 4400* rubles per night for two;
Niki’s House – from 5400* rubles per night for two;
Corina Suits & Apartments – from 7600* rubles per night for two.
Where to eat?
In fish taverns, of course. Try the pride of national cuisine – a fish meze. Here are two taverns that Cypriots like to walk in: Faros Restaurant by Angelos and Agios Georgios Alamanou Fishtavern.
Day 3. Paphos: Antiquity, many museums and all about Aphrodite
On the way to Paphos, make a stop in Kurion. Once there was a city here, but in the 4th century it suffered greatly from an earthquake. Now the remains of ancient ruins and the beach are preserved here (GPS: 34.673650, 32.862614), on which it is worth swimming on a hot day. Lay a couple of hours to inspect the ruins of the chicken and the temple of Apollo.
A little further towards Paphos is the stone of Aphrodite – it was from this bay that the goddess came out of the legend. A picturesque place is suitable for a picnic or a meeting of sunset, but swimming here is not very comfortable. There are viewing platforms in front of the bay. Leave the car in the parking lot on the contrary, it will be on the right.
Paphos is a city in which there are a lot of attractions. Most of them are associated with Aphrodite. If you are interested in history, then pathos is an ideal place to get acquainted with antiquity.
What to see?
The temple of Aphrodite, the Paphos castle, the archaeological park Kato Paphos and the necropolis of the royal tombs. Also in pathos there are many old Byzantine churches and pebble beaches, and the best sandy is Coral Bay Beach.
Where to stop?
Of the many interesting hotels, we chose somewhat for every taste:
Dionysos Central – from 7100* rubles per night for two;
Venus Beach Hotel – from 11,000* rubles per night for two;
Elysium – from 22,500* rubles per night for two.
Where to eat?
Meat Tavern – Alikon Tavern, fish – St.george Fish Tavern. And also 24 kilometers from pathos there is a Kalamos Winery winery. In addition to the red and white wines, they make a commander (dessert wine, which is made by staging grapes) and compilation (grape brandy from squeezes mixed with dry wine).
Day 4. Akamas: the triumph of nature, lagoon and tortoise beach
There is a national park on the Akamas Peninsula, but there are no gas stations – take care of the full tank in advance. On the way, be sure to look at the Lara Bay beach, where the turtle eggs are laid.
In general, this is an ideal place for walking and sports in nature (yachting and hiking, for example). They also drive on ATVs and bicycles, and in the town of Lachi they rent a boat and examine the sea caves.
What to see?
Go through the most famous and simple pedestrian route – the path of Aphrodite. You are waiting for the path with a length of seven kilometers, views of mountains and lagons. You will see the Akamas Botanical Garden (the start of the route), Aphrodite bathing, the ruins of the Royal Tower. In addition, a good view of Cape Arnautis opens from the path – the western point of Cyprus, as well as on the policy and pathos.
Where to stop?
Best in varnishes or a policy:
Follow The Sun Hotel Apartments – from 5300* rubles per night for two;
Latchi Family Resort – from 7600* rubles per night for two;
Louis Polis 1907 – from 10,500* rubles per night for two.
Where to eat?
If you want something from Greek or Italian cuisine, go to Molos Restaurant. He is in Lachi, this restaurant is very fond of locals. There is a lot of taverns in the policy. For example, Halfway House Tavern offers traditional Cyprus cuisine, and Arsinoe Fish Tavern is fish dishes.
Day 5 and 6. Monastery of Kikkos, Olymbos, Troodos
Monastery of Kikkos – the first stop before getting to know the mountains of Cyprus. This is a popular place among tourists, so be prepared for a large number of people.
Olympus is the highest point of the island, and Troodos is both the name of the mountains and the village at the foot of Olympus. It is cool to arrange hiking – there are many trail routes around with different levels of complexity. Along the way, pay attention to waterfalls and villages.
What to see?
Local villages are Kacotropia (considered the most beautiful in Cyprus), plates (nearby waterfalls and beautiful natural places), homodos (glass and glass products are made here). It is also worth visiting other villages: Finni, Zigi and Pedulas. Local winery and natural attractions are also interesting. Go a couple of pedestrian routes to the Millomeris or Caledonia waterfalls. On a hot day, it’s nice to swim in their waters.
Where to stop?
Maritsa Lodge – from 8000* rubles for two nights for two;
Ekali Hotel – from 9800* rubles for two nights for two;
Casale Panayiotis – from 25700* rubles for two nights for two.
Where to eat?
In one of the taverns. For example, in the village of Omodos, in The Black Geeze, perhaps the best meze in Cyprus is served.
Day 7. Ayia-Napa: snow-white sand, beaches with blue flags and a cemetery
Ayia-Napa is a paradise of party-goers and fans to sunbathe. All the beaches of this place have blue flags: so, Nissi Beach is suitable for lovers of noise and entertainment, and Landa Beach, Makronisssos Beach and Pantachou Beach – for those who love a relaxing rest. Aiya-NAP is also engaged in diving and windsurfing.
What to see?
In addition to the beaches, there is a natural Kapo-Greco park and sea caves in the rocks-a good place for a picnic and a meeting of sunset.
At 13 kilometers from Aiya-Napa is the town of Protaras-a great place for diving. The most beautiful beach is Fig Tree Bay. It is also worth visiting the Cape Greco National Forest Park, the valley of windmills and the village of Paralymni.
And the cherry on the cake: about 25 kilometers from Aiy-Napa there is a cemetery of cars. Follow the coordinates and you will see everything yourself – 34.964145, 33.874121. The place is not at all tourist, so there will be no crowds here. The landfill is located in the middle of the field. In addition to cars, trucks and buses, excavators, bulldozers and construction cranes remained “remained” here.
Where to stop?
Shalos Studios – from 3700* rubles per night for two;
Rainbow Apartments – from 4900* rubles per night for two;
Hotel Napa Suits – from 8600* rubles per night for two.
Where to eat?
In the Hard Rock Cafe, a stack of tequila is poured into Aiya-nap, and then they ask for as much money for it as guests can give. For national cuisine, go to Avra, if you want Greek food, go to En-Yevo Tavernaki, and for the best steaks in Nikitas. In Protaras, pay attention to the restaurant Spartiatis.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
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