An independent guide to the island
Welcome to Cyprus
Ancient harbours, mountain monasteries and long lunches by the sea. Every place on this site is one we would go back to.
Happening now
On the island this month.
Festivals, village feasts and the things that only happen once. What is on while you are here.
Worth a detour
Our Top picks
The beaches, the tavernas and the villages we would actually send a friend to. Rewritten whenever something changes.
10 places
Top 10 restaurants in Paphos
Where we actually eat when we are down west: two in the old town worth booking a week ahead, a steakhouse, and a village taverna that will defeat you.
5 places
Top 5 beaches of Protaras
Fig Tree Bay is the famous one and it deserves it. These are the four you go to on the days it is full.
Places to visit
Seven destinations, one island.
Guides & itineraries
Follow a route we've already walked.
Routes we have driven ourselves, worked out day by day. Pick one and your week is already planned.
Cyprus, planned in one email.
Our free guide to the island: places to visit, things to do, food and beaches, area by area. Plus our places saved in Google Maps. One email, sent once, and your address goes nowhere else.