Backpacking Cyprus: 9 best places to visit
The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Cyprus, ranked and mapped — and real routes through them, written by travellers who went.
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Nicosia
Nicosia
Last divided capital.
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Paphos
Paphos
Mosaics and Aphrodite's coast.
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Limassol
Limassol
Marina and old town.
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Ayia Napa
Famagusta
Beaches and nightlife.
- 5
Kyrenia
Kyrenia
Harbour and hilltop castle.
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Larnaca
Larnaca
Palm promenade and flamingos.
- 7
Cape Greco
Famagusta
Sea caves and blue water.
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Kourion
Limassol
Clifftop ancient theatre.
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Akamas Peninsula
Paphos
Wild coast and Blue Lagoon.
Backpacking routes through Cyprus
Real trips through Cyprus, drawn on maps by the people who took them.
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