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BEACHES |
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Whether
you love ancient treasures better than medieval churches and castles,
or nightlife and restaurants more than a quiet walk in the mountains,
there is nothing that compares to the beaches of Cyprus. |
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| Latchi, on the northern coast of Cyprus, has calm seas and is often the least crowded of public beaches. Further south, on the west coast, are Coral Bay and Akamas, on which you might find sea turtles nesting in the sand. | |
 Petra
tou Romiou, in south western Cyprus, offers romantic sunsets and a
rocky coastline. As
you head east from Paphos, you will find small family beaches with
restaurants dotting the coastline, some with camping or small hotels.The
beach below the ancient Kourion site is a favorite among tourists and
Cypriot families. In the heart of Limassol there is a beach for
everyone; Ladies Mile is shallow quite far into the sea, and is loved
by windsurfers because there are few waves. |
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| Downtown Limassol beaches have boats coming and going, volleyball tournaments, and boardwalks. The hotels on the waterfront offer sun beds and swimming pools, besides swimming in the sea. | |
East
of Limassol in a relatively unknown place called Governor's Beach,
near which are hidden, private coves of white flat rocks that stay
cool even in the hottest of summers. Near
Larnaca you can cruise to Faros Village in the calmest waters of
Cyprus. You will be able to scuba dive at the Zenobia Wreck, which
sank in Larnaka bay in 1980.
And at the eastern most portion of Cyprus, you will enjoy Ayia Napa's and Protara's golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, as well as Cape Pyla, where you may be lucky enough to see dolphins, who have their playground there. |
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