Mount Olympus, also known as Chionistra, is the highest point in Cyprus, standing tall at 1,952 metres (6,404 feet) in the heart of the Troodos Mountains. When you visit, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of rugged landscapes and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea in the distance. If you decide to visit Mount Olympus in the winter, you can enjoy skiing at the resort, which consists of the Sun Valley and North Face areas. Operated by the Cyprus Ski Club, the resort offers a variety of ski lifts and slopes catering to different skill levels. In addition to skiing and hiking, the mountain holds historical significance, with the late first-century geographer Strabo reporting a temple dedicated to Aphrodite Acraea on one of its promontories. Experience the beauty and history of Mount Olympus during your visit to Cyprus.

Hala Sultan Tekke, situated on the west bank of the Larnaca Salt Lake, about 6 kilometres southwest of Larnaca, is a mosque and tekke complex that holds significant importance in Islam. The mosque was built just before 1787, and its current structure was completed in 1816. The complex is set amidst a beautiful garden and stands as a symbol of tranquillity. Ranked as the fourth most important holy place of worship in the religion, the mosque is built over the tomb of Umm Haram, the foster-mother of the Prophet Mohammed and wife of Ubada bin al-Samit, a high-ranking officer who led raids against Cyprus in the 7th century. While visiting the mosque, take the opportunity to explore the picturesque Larnaca Salt Lake, located just a short five-minute walk away.

Open from early March through early May., the fields of Carlsbad, California transform into a breathtaking spectacle of colors with blooming flowers. If you happen to be in the city for the season, make sure to go for a stroll across the fields or join a tractor ride through the area. A magnificent place for getting your photo taken or simply taking in the seemingly endless landscape of colors.

Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia, the island’s capital, combines both old and new in a busy modern commercial and business centre and a centuries-old culture. The centre of the city comprehends its old quarter surrounded by a Venetian sandstone fortress wall with a moat and heart-shaped bastions. Mosques and palm trees give an oriental atmosphere to the old city. Wander along narrow streets with overhanging balconies and beautifully restored pedestrian precincts with craft shops, cafes and taverns. Make sure you stop off at St John’s Cathedral with its frescoes and the marvellous museum of Byzantine icons. In the evening catch a concert or an exhibition at the Famagusta Gate, one of the three original entrances into the old city, which has now been restored and it is used as a cultural centre. The new town spreads beyond the walls with a modern European-like centre of high-rise buildings, office blocks, shops and cafes, expanding into suburban residential areas. Lefkosia offers the best in shopping with Stasikratous Street as the destination for an ultimate shopping experience. Of the city’s main sights, Cyprus Museum houses the best collection of archaeological artefacts on the island, including a first century AD Roman statuette of Aphrodite of Soli and the original mosaic of Leda and the Swan, while the Leventis Museum depicts the history of the town.