If you are looking for a sunny island with nice beaches, landscapes, history, nightlife I would recommend Cyprus! Cyprus offers you everything, from mountains to beaches, from tasty Cypriot dishes, from quiet bars to wild nightlife.
Below I’ve gathered some FREE things you can do in Cyprus so make sure to take advantage of these if you are visiting this beautiful island. These are some of my selections and I’m sure there’s a lot more free things you can do.
3.Walk through the 2km Avakas Gorge (Akamas Area) and see some flora and animal species
Find out some tips about this walk through the Gorge by Cyprus Travel Secrets
4.Enjoy nature’s art at Peyia Sea Caves
5.Take photos of the EDRO III Freetown Shipwreck at Peyia Sea Caves
This commercial ship was forced onto the rocks in Peyia during severe weather conditions. Since then it has raised a huge interest with many locals and tourists who come here to see the ship and take photos.
6.Visit the Agia Solomoni church and catacombs
Before visiting the underground catacombs there’s a tree with a lot of handkerchiefs hanged on. Hanging a personal offer on the tree, is believed to cure diseases of those who hang it, and many people, both locals and visitors still do it.
Inside the catacomb of Agia Solomoni – Photo by Φ-Filippos-Κ
7. Make sure to visit Geroskipou and admire Agia Paraskevi Byzantine church
8.Check out Baths of Aphrodite, the place where the Goddess of Love used to take her bath
9.Walk the Aphrodite Trail, the loveliest path on the Akamas Peninsula, famous for its coastal panoramas.
Check out the route map on Cyprus Travel Secrets
10.Enjoy Paphos Town View from Armou Village
What I love about my village is this breathtaking view of Paphos Town.
Limassol District
11.Walk by the Limassol Promenade
Find out more about what you can do here by reading my post Limassol Molos Promenade, an enjoyable walk
12.Discover Limassol Old Town by walking around
My favorite one. Just walk around Limassol Castle and the small narrow streets and you’ll be amazed by the historical buildings. Day or night – you’ll get two different feelings.
13.Check the Graffitis at Athinon Street
If you happen to be in Limassol beginning of May, make sure to attend the Street Life festival. Every year these graffitis are changed.
15.Wine Tasting (On the way to Troodos)
A number of wineries in Cyprus offer free wine tasting. All you have to do is just visit! There are a lot of signs on the road (to Troodos) that indicate where you can find wineries.
17.Swim at the Governor’s Beach
18.See the cats at Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats located at Cape Akrotiri (Gata)
According to AtlasObscura, “When a plague of snakes almost prevented the building of what is now known as the Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of the Cats, the titular felines were shipped in to save the day” That’s why, when you visit, you’ll see a lot of cats here.
19.Watch the Carnival Parade (around February or March)
Limassol Carnival is considered one of the most notable carnival events in the world.
21.Walk the Artemis Nature Trail around Mount Olympos.
Mount Olympos is the highest hiking path with an altitude of 1800m.
Larnaca District
23. Around January you will see the flamingos at Larnaca Salt Lake
Salt Lake Larnaca -Photo by Trip Tour
24. See Saint Lazarus Church, another UNESCO heritage
Saint Lazarus church – Photo by Valantis Antoniades
26. Stavrovouni Monastery
Located on a hill, from here you’ll enjoy amazing views (women are not allowed inside the monastery)
Stavrovouni Monastery – Photo by RRphoto.eu
Ammochostos District
27. Enjoy some breathtaking views from Cape Greco
This area provides you with natural beauty and breathtaking views. I suggest you check our my dedicated post about Cape Greco and view more photos.
Cape Grecko – Photo by Lefteris Katsouromallis
29. Climb the 300 steps to reach Profitis Elias Church
A small ancient church which is built a mountain summit in Protaras. Check out the panorama you’ll see from this point after climbing all those steps on 360 cities.
Nicosia District
31.Walk around the Venetian Walls
The Venetian Walls are a series of defensive walls which surround the city and remain a major tourist attraction.
32. Step backwards in time by walking around the old city
Just walk around the historical Ledra Street, Faneromeni Square which used to be the center of the city and end up to Onasagorou Street.
33. Visit the largest Orthodox church in Nicosia, Faneromeni and walk around Fameromeni Square
Faneromeni Square – Photo by Nicosiainrain
34. Visit the The National Struggle (EOKA) Museum
The museum displays documents, photos, personal belongings of the heroes and other memorabilia related to the struggle ,when Cyprus fought for the ending of British rule.
35. Relax at Athalassa Natural Park
Athalassa Natural Park – Photo by AthalassaParkNicosia
37. See the church of Panayia tis Asinou located in a peaceful location in Nikitari
This tiny church which has been granted as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. It preserves brilliant examples of various trends of Byzantine and post-Byzantine monumental wall art.
Panagia Forviothissa (Asinou) – Photo by Ansgar Bovet
38. Visit the ruins of the Agios Sozomenos abandoned village
Agios Sozomenos is largely deserted village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus.
Those photos are amazing! I’ve never been to Cyprus, but I haven’t been to Greece or Turkey either, so I clearly need to spend more time in that part of the world. I need to visit that abandoned village. I just love seeing ghost towns and things like that. It really sparks your imagination.
All destinations are great! Cyprus has a lot to offer 🙂 You should consider it 🙂 Happy Travelling
I totally love this Dora but there is a little problem with us that resides in the northern part just so you know am a student but my question is how do we enjoy this wonderful historical monuments when we not allowed in the south
Hello there! You are able to come! More info: http://www.cyprus-travel-secrets.com/cyprus-border-crossings.html