DK Travel : Cyprus

Cyprus packs a remarkable array of sights and attractions into such a small space: museums and archaeological sites that span more than five millennia of history, throbbing beach resorts, medieval fortresses, age-old temples standing on empty hillsides, cool mountain forests and pretty valleys chequered with vineyards, grain fields and olive groves all complete the landscape. On an island where one can swim and ski all in the same day, this is truly a holiday paradise with something for everyone.

Royal Hotel Nicosia

The best value place to stay in town. Rooms have air conditioning and a minibar and there is an an indoor pool, a Turkish bath and casino.
Royal Tombs

These Bronze Age graves have revealed gold, ivory and bronze objects that were meant to accompany kings into the afterlife. Most are now in the Cyprus Museum (see Cyprus Museum, Nicosia) but replicas are on-site.
Rugs and Carpets

Colourful decorative and hard-wearing woollen rugs are made in all sizes, in geometric patterns and stripes of red, orange, yellow and brown.
S-Cape, Pafos

A guest list of imported DJs spin a mix of sounds from garage and trance to R&B.
Sailing

Skippered yachts can be chartered from island marinas (Larnaka and Limassol are the main centres) by the day or for longer cruises, and smaller dinghies and catamarans are available by the day or half-day from beaches around Agia Napa, Protaras, Limassol and Lakki.
Salamis

Visitors to Salamis (see Salamis) can combine sightseeing with sunbathing at the long beach next to the ancient site. A reef protects shallow, clear water – good for snorkelling.
Salamis

Graceful columns, rising from a honeycomb of toppled walls, mark the site of the greatest of Cyprus’s ancient cities. Founded more than 3,000 years ago, Salamis dominated the island until its near-destruction by earthquakes in the 4th century AD. Archaeologists have found Hellenistic mosaics, the remains of Roman baths, a fine amphitheatre and the foundations of two Byzantine basilicas.
Salamis Bay Conti Resort

At this huge hotel most rooms have sea views, and there is a large pool and an adjacent beach.
Salamis Ruins

Antic Roman City
Salt Lake

This unique wetland is best visited in winter and spring, when its sparkling waters draw flocks of migrant flamingoes and other waterfowl.

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