6 of the best places to visit in Cyprus for a 2025 holiday
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This Mediterranean island is an excellent year-round holiday destination, with balmy winters and warm summers. Cyprus continues to grow as a year-round tourist destination, having consolidated its reputation as an island nation with amazing weather, delightful coastal resorts and fascinating historic sites.
![[Paphos is the birthplace of Aphrodite according to Greek mythology]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/12/12/iStock-1442669890-2.jpg)
This island combines Mediterranean culture and cuisine with a distinctly laid-back way of life, offering tourists the ideal holiday blend of pristine beaches, characterful resorts and lively nightlife. The capital, Nicosia, is the cultural epicentre of the country, while Paphos is its ancient historic centre, with ruins dating back centuries. You’ll find plenty of delightful beaches there too.
![[Nicosia is known as Lefkosia in Greek]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/12/12/iStock-1195524554.jpg)
The Troodos Mountains offer an escape into the wilderness with picturesque villages, hiking trails and even ski slopes, while Limassol and Larnaca provide a relaxed beach resort alternative away from the party-centric town of Ayia Napa. There are plenty of accommodation options available in all six of our Cyprus hot spots, or you can always visit on a day trip as the island is small enough to get across easily in just a few hours. Read on to find the best places to visit during your trip.
![[Limassol may be a modern city now but can trace its roots back to medieval times]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/12/12/iStock-1464782756.jpg)
Read more: The best Greek island hotels. Paphos remains one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, with sparkling year-round weather allowing you to make the most of its Mediterranean promenade and beaches like Aphrodite’s Rock, Coral Bay or the Blue Lagoon.
![[Larnaca lies less than an hour from Limassol]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/12/12/iStock-1125850802.jpg)
The city itself comprises a charming old town (filled with colourful architecture, alfresco restaurants and great harbour views), a host of surrounding ancient ruins, a lively nightlife scene and great options for day trips such as vineyard tours or visits to other nearby towns.
![[Protaras lies less than 15 minutes away from Ayia Napa]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/12/12/iStock-831555022.jpg)
