Cyprus as a tourist destination - Part 2

Fantastic Scenery and Adventure Holidays: Cyprus is home to some magnificent scenery. The island is a paradise for walkers and trekkers, and walking holidays can be enjoyed all year round at all season, summer or winter. There are a great variety of walks available for the tourist – from hillside paths that are located in the Troodos Mountains, to paths along the coast and nature trails around the island. Some of the best views available are in the Platres in the Troodos Mountains, together with the Akamas Peninsula. The Troodos Mountains is a place where you can ski in winter, and enjoy the stunning views of Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Cyprus. The wonderful villages throughout the Troodos Mountains are home to ten UNESCO listed world heritage painted churches. Panayia tou Araka is a classic example, located near the village of Lagoudera, Remember that photography is not allowed in any of these churches and all visitors should be appropriately dressed.

Ancient Heritage All Around You: Cyprus is steeped in history, and wherever you go you will be surrounded by the ancient mysteries of the island. The museums of the island are a good place to start to learn all about Cyprus. Check out the Byzantine Museum, The Archaeological Museum in Ano Paphos and the Ethnographical Museum. The World Heritage Site at The Tomb Of The Kings is a great place to view the relics of the Greek and Roman past that date back to the 3rd Century BC. The ruins of New Paphos will enthral you – an earthquake once destroyed this ancient city that dates from the 4th Century BC. Be mesmerized by the famous Paphos Mosaics here at the Odeion. The restored open-air theatre has also been restored. Halfway between Larnaca and Limassol are the stone-age settlements of Choirokitia.

* Many leisure and cultural venues nowadays in Cyprus are accessible and these are becoming increasingly common: routes which eliminate architectural barriers, numerous monuments, museums, nature areas, accommodation options or restaurants offering services, settings and activities that are partially or totally accessible. Indeed, enormous efforts are being made to adapt to the needs of travellers with physical disabilities by eliminating barriers, providing access to cultural and natural resources. Cyprus continues promoting accessible tourism in all its destinations, infrastructures and public services and it is a trend that just keeps growing with the time.