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One thing you can't miss is the Kykkos Monastery. Considered one of the wealthiest Orthodox monasteries, visitors here will be amazed at the tranquillity and beauty of this place. Not far from here are ten painted churches with beautiful wall frescoes from the Byzantine era.

For a look at the rugged Cypriotic wilderness, be sure to visit the Akamas peninsula. It contains the Avakas Gorge to the south, where you'll find deep ravines with goats and ferns clinging to the slopes for dear life. Head to Lara to see the successful sea turtle preservation efforts.

The crystal clear waters that envelop Cyprus are prime territory for scuba diving and snorkelling. Cyprus is home to one of the top ten wreck diving sites worldwide. The MS Zenobia was a ferry that sank in 42 m of water on her maiden voyage.

Take in the old Roman city of Curium (Kourion) while you're visiting Cyprus. You'll find buildings, mosaics and more in this open-air museum. The big attraction here is the theatre sitting atop a cliff overlooking the sea. The acoustics are so good that plays and performances still take place here - without sound equipment.

Take a stroll down the Limassol Coastal Walk. This lovely promenade hugs the coast along the town of Limassol. It starts near the town's castle and meanders its way along the seaside past the archaeological site of ancient Amathus and beautiful resorts.