For those heading here for the first time, as well as for travelers already planning a return visit, we have gathered hundreds of Cyprus attractions in one place and specially created walking routes.

We are travelers ourselves, and we know how much time trip planning can take: browsing dozens of websites, choosing the most interesting sights, pinning them on Google Maps...

That is why we at Ever.Travel created the mobile app "Travel Planner and Guide" for iPhone and Android.

If you do not have time to plan, the app will help you see the highlights with ready-made routes.

Those who prefer planning everything on their own can pick the most interesting places from hundreds of sights, arrange them into an itinerary, and then use it as a personal guide to Cyprus.

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1. Aphrodite's Bay

A wonderfully romantic stop on the road from Paphos to Limassol. Legend says this is exactly where the beautiful Aphrodite rose from the depths of the sea. They say every woman who swims in these turquoise waters feels like a goddess, while every man gains courage and passion. And if you happen to find a heart-shaped pebble on the shore, you are sure to meet your true love!

2. Kykkos Monastery

This is probably the best-known monastery in Cyprus. Nearly every visitor to the island hopes to see it, and pilgrims especially. The draw lies not only in the monastery's ancient history, but also in the holy relics preserved here. First and foremost is the famous miracle-working icon of the Mother of God, said to have been painted by the Apostle Luke himself. Another priceless shrine is the belt of the Virgin Mary, believed to heal women from infertility.

3. Church of Saint Lazarus

This is one of the oldest and most revered churches in Cyprus. It is said to have been built in the 9th-10th centuries on the very spot where the saint's tomb once stood. Lazarus was a friend of Christ and became famous because the Savior raised him four days after his death. After that miracle, Lazarus lived for another 30 years, part of them serving as a bishop in Cyprus. Over the centuries the church has been rebuilt more than once, but the holy place remains the same. The saint's relics and his miracle-working icon are still kept here today.

4. Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque

Cyprus is home to one of the most revered Muslim shrines - Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque. It was built in the early 19th century, though its story began much earlier. According to legend, in 649 the aunt of the Prophet Muhammad, who came to the island with Arab conquerors, fell from her horse and broke her neck on this very spot. She was buried with great honors, and angels descended from heaven carrying a huge stone slab, said to have come either from Mecca or from sacred Mount Sinai. A mausoleum was later built over the burial site, and the mosque followed after that.

5. Larnaca Castle

This fortress is also known as Larnaca Fort. It was built in the late 14th century to defend the coast from raids coming by sea. A couple of centuries later, the Turks took control of the island, restored the half-ruined fort, and gave it a second life. Larnaca Castle later passed to the British, who turned it into a police station and prison. There was even a gallows in the courtyard, where criminals were executed until 1948. Today the castle houses a historical museum with exhibitions and guided tours.

6. Choirokoitia

An extraordinarily ancient place - and all the more impressive for it. Choirokoitia is a village where people lived around 9,000 years ago, back in the Neolithic era. Historians proved it, and archaeologists helped restore several dwellings and even household utensils so visitors could better imagine daily life in prehistoric times. Interestingly, the village once stood right by the sea, and only thousands of years later did the shoreline retreat. The residents of Choirokoitia built a massive wall around their settlement, clearly defending themselves from someone. But from whom? Scholars still debate that - just as they debate why the settlers eventually abandoned both the village and the island.

7. Paphos Castle

This medieval castle is one of the main landmarks of Paphos. It was originally built by the Byzantines, but after an earthquake in the 13th century it was almost completely destroyed. The fortification was rebuilt, though not for long. In the 16th century the Venetians dismantled it themselves so it would not fall to the advancing Turks. Even so, the Ottomans conquered Paphos and rebuilt the castle for their own use. That is the form in which it survives today. For many years it served as a prison, and now visitors happily stroll through the fortress.

8. Salt Lake

The largest lake in Cyprus lies not far from Limassol. Despite its impressive size, it is very shallow, so parts of its shoreline are marshy and overgrown with reeds. For birds arriving here to winter, though, it is a true paradise. You can spot whole flocks of pink flamingos, cranes, herons, and many other birds. In summer the lake dries out so much that you can easily walk across it - or even drive over parts of it.

9. Tombs of the Kings in Paphos

A place that leaves mixed feelings: on one hand, these are ancient structures carved into the rock before our era; on the other, they are still tombs. Members of the ancient elite were buried here, though not a single king among them. The confusing name came from impressed archaeologists, who were struck by the rich decoration of the burial chambers. In some spots, mosaic ornamentation survives, along with the family crest of one of the Hellenistic dynasties.

10. Monastery of Saint Nicholas

The famous "cat monastery" of Cyprus! The number of feline residents living around the monastery walls has long since climbed well past fifty. But the cats earned their place here many centuries ago. In the 4th century the island was suffering from drought, and poisonous snakes multiplied everywhere. Cats helped rid Cyprus of that slithering invasion. Since then they have been treated here with honor and affection. So do not be stingy with treats - bring something tasty for these furry "guardians" and you may be rewarded with a happy purr and an ear-scratch session.