A practical guide to Cyprus with addresses, tips, and sights to see.
Cyprus captivates with its unique blend of Mediterranean cultures, golden beaches, and pine-scented mountains. This practical guide reveals a fascinating island, divided between modernity and ancient traditions, where Greek mythology, Byzantine ruins, and island charm converge. Between sea and history, Cyprus offers a sensory and spiritual journey to the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Updated by our experts, this guide invites you to explore Cyprus:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original itineraries, and emblematic sites: the monasteries of the Troodos mountains, the beaches of Paphos, the ancient sites of Kourion, and the lively streets of Nicosia, blending culture, nature, and authenticity.
• A historical and cultural perspective: a crossroads between East and West, Cyprus preserves a Greek, Latin, and Ottoman heritage visible in its architecture, gastronomy, and deeply rooted traditions.
• Detailed maps, clever addresses, and our favorites: typical guesthouses, seaside taverns, hill hikes, and secret coves to savor the island at the Cypriot pace.
A guide by Petit Futé, ideal for travelers passionate about history, the sea, and culture, eager to discover a bright and multifaceted island, full of humanity and legends.