Nicosia

The district of Cyprus's capital, where the divided old town ringed by Venetian walls is a unique sight.

Nicosia District lies in central Cyprus, and its capital, Nicosia, is the capital of Cyprus and a city divided by a UN buffer zone. The old town is surrounded by star-shaped Venetian walls; you can cross on foot along Ledra Street to the north to see Ottoman-era buildings such as the Great Inn (Büyük Han), while the south has the Cyprus Museum with its rich archaeological collection. In the southwest the district extends into the Troodos Mountains, where several Byzantine painted churches are World Heritage Sites. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, and the inland summers are hot. It is about an hour's drive from Larnaca International Airport.

Destinations

• Nicosia
• Kyrenia
• Limassol

Itineraries

• Classic Cyprus Loop: West to East – Enter via Paphos and exit via Larnaca, connecting mosaic ruins, the Blue Lagoon, Troodos mountain villages, and Nicosia.
• Southern Cyprus Panoramic Slow Loop – From Akamas in the west to Cape Greco in the east, with two nights in the mountains and a relaxed stay in Nicosia.
• Troodos Painted Churches & Wine Villages – Discover World Heritage painted churches across three valleys, hike mountain waterfalls, and descend through wine villa…
• Akamas Coast & Troodos Mountains Hiking – Stay in Polis for western coastal trails, then head up to the Marathasa Valley for ridge hikes and painted churches.
• Northern Cyprus Coast & Karpas Peninsula – Explore the north side of the Green Line, visiting Kyrenia's ancient harbor, mountaintop castles, and the remote coast…