| Paphos (Pafos) | | | | nevertheless a fine choice for your luxury holidays in |
| A curious mixture of worlds, Paphos is sometimes | | | | Cyprus. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the |
| described as being divided into two halves. The division | | | | modern town offers villas to rent along the beach or |
| of this south-western city comprises Kato Pafos | | | | higher up on the hill, from which you can view mile |
| (lower Paphos) and Ktima (upper Paphos). The former | | | | upon mile of spectacular Mediterranean coastline. |
| is the more developed of the two, there are more | | | | Located only 30km from Limassol, Pissouri offers a |
| crowds, more music, more bars and more luxury | | | | quiet, relaxed and beautiful alternative the more urban |
| hotels (Cyprus has seen tremendous growth in recent | | | | diversions of the regional capital. With around half of |
| decades, Paphos no less than anywhere else) than | | | | the residents being local Cypriots and the remainder |
| Ktima. Yet it also houses the most intriguing | | | | being visitors from all over Europe and the world, there |
| archaeological sites and it's easy to forget the | | | | is an international flavour to the town, but certainly not |
| encroachment of the modern world as you explore | | | | to the detriment of its distinctly local character. |
| them in the quiet of the day. Ktima, meanwhile, boasts | | | | Kouklia |
| a more traditional view of Cypriot life; with beautiful | | | | A small and famously beautiful village in the district of |
| colonial architecture and regional food to enjoy, there is | | | | Paphos, Kouklia is surrounded by rich farmland that |
| less of the hectic buzz that categorises an evening in | | | | produces, amongst other things, grapes, olives, citrus |
| Kato Paphos. Despite their differences, both offer a | | | | fruits and avocados. While not an immediate choice for |
| very real and undeniably exciting experience of | | | | holidaymakers on the island (the luxury hotels of |
| modern Cyprus. | | | | Cyprus tending to locate in larger towns), there are |
| Limassol (Lemesos) | | | | many fine villas to be found in the area, making it a |
| Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus, and | | | | great choice for those in search of something a little |
| holidays here offer attractions matched by few other | | | | quieter and a little alternative, but with all the |
| resorts on the island. The nightlife is famously | | | | atmosphere that Cyprus is famous for. |
| exuberant (some might say raucous), and the | | | | Kyrenia |
| restaurants are second to none. Divided by a busy | | | | Kyrenia is famous for its picturesque stone harbour, |
| main road, north of which sit all the attractive cafes, | | | | filled with colourful sailing boats and overlooked by the |
| shops and plazas, south of which is a long and popular | | | | imposing bulk of Kyrenia castle. A highlight on the |
| local Mediterranean beach, Limassol is a vibrant centre | | | | itinerary of many Cyprus holidays, the town can suffer |
| of Cypriot life. Some may describe it as a little rough in | | | | from overcrowding in the height of summer, but arrive |
| parts, though it is never threatening. If you like your | | | | at any other time of year and you'll discover a |
| cities to have the undiluted flavour of life on their | | | | delightful destination which combines the charm of the |
| streets, then Limassol is not to be missed. | | | | modern island with the arresting architecture of a past |
| Pissouri | | | | age. Unmissable in any extended trip to Cyprus. |
| A charming fishing village turned resort, Pissouri is | | | | |