The capital city of Cyprus is an intriguing combination of Muslim mosques, Greek orthodox churches, markets, taverns, and teahouses. Take a trip to Buyuk Han, also known as the Great Inn, a building with a gorgeous display of Ottoman architecture.
Head over to the mountain range of Kyrenia, where the village of Bellapais lives up to its name. Discover the 'Tree of Idleness,' where Lawrence Durrell passed time sipping coffee and found inspiration to write 'Bitter Lemons of Cyprus'.
Delve into Cyprus' past at this spectacular archaeological site that was originally established in the 2nd century B.C. It is well preserved and famed for a magnificent amphitheatre. Here, you can see baths, mosaic tiles, and colonnades.
While Larnaca is best known for a palm-filled waterfront and beach hotels, its salt lake holds plenty of joy, flamingos, and ducks in November. Visit the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, or watch migratory birds as they head south.
Venture into the challenging biking paths and trails in the Troodos Mountains. Consider the Kaledonia Nature Trail that traverses pine forests and streams winding up at Kaledonia waterfalls. The other hiking route is the Asinou-Agios Theodoros trail with panoramic views towards Murphou Bay and a chance to see the Panayia Asinou chapel.