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The Island

Cyprus, a member of the EU is the 3rd larger island in the Mediterranean Sea. Its location is at the crossroads of three continents thus provides an easy access. More than 40 airlines operate scheduled flights from and to the islands two airports in Larnaka and Pafos. The total population of the island is approximately 770,000 inhabitants.

Main cities:

Nicosia: Is the capital of Cyprus and the biggest city in the island with more than 200,000 inhabitants. It is located in the heart of Cyprus and it is the business center of the island. Nicosia is still divided since the Turkish invasion in 1974, making it the last remaining divided capital in Europe.

Limassol: Is the second biggest town, the island’s main shipping center and a prime resort on the southern coast. The town attracts many Cypriots as well as visitors to its many festivals including the carnival and the annual wine festival. Several world-class resort hotels provide excellent accommodation, dining and leisure facilities and services.

Larnaca: Located in the south-eastern coast is the island’s main airport town. A palm-fringed promenade with innumerable cafes, bars and restaurants is the town’s trademark, running along a seemingly endless sandy beach.

Paphos: The multi-faceted westernmost resort on the island enjoys ever-increasing popularity. Included as a whole in UNESCO’s list of cultural and natural treasures, it is virtually a live museum with traces of history and mythology at every turn. The district of Paphos is also home to the three currently operating golf clubs.

Distances Between Cities: 

 Larnaca Airport

125 

 Pafos Airport

45 

169 

 Agia Napa

130 

41 

 Larnaca

70 

63 

106 

66 

 Limassol

50 

142 

80 

45 

83 

 Nicosia

140 

15 

175 

135 

68 

146 

 Pafos

49 

173 

45 

110 

84 

179 

 Paralimni

175 

45 

197 

165 

98 

176 

35 

201 

 Polis

111 

100 

152 

111 

45 

71 

113 

156 

148 

 Troodos

 

 

Map of Cyprus: