Southern Cyprus brims with many excellent resorts, most of which can be found on the west coast of Cyprus. Popular resorts include the harbor town of Paphos, the resorts of Ayia Napa, Coral Bay, Protoras and Pissouri, the hilly village of Peyia and smaller authentic villages of Polis and Latchi, and the coastal towns of Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaca. Nikosia is the old historic quarter of Southern Cyprus, also the capital and a frequented vacation destination. The resorts of Kakopetria and Omodhos nestled in the Troodos Mountains are the famous snow resorts of Cyprus. Southern Cyprus holidays offer a vast array of water and land sport activities, including skiing facilities on Mount Olympus.
Day-trips around Southern Cyprus should include the several mythical and legendary Greek sites like Aphrodite’s Temple, the burial chambers at the Tombs of the Kings and the House of Dionysus, including numerous other Greek, Byzantine and Roman ruins.