LOFOU

Lofou is a small village, located 26km Northwest of Limassol. The leafy environs of this picturesque and traditional village are home to grapevines and almond trees, offering tranquil and scenic surroundings. 

Closest Airport: Paphos

Places to stay:

• Apokryfo Hotel

Places to eat/drink:

• The Agrino restaurant at Apokryfo Hotel
• Agrovino Lofou Restaurant
• Taverna KAMARES 
• Agrovino Wine Shop/Bar 
• Stou kir Yianni Guest house/Restaurant (if visiting Omodos)

Things to do:

• Explore the Troodos Mountains 
• Do the Caledonia Nature Trail in Platres, and see the Caledonia waterfalls. 
• Visit Troodos Square and Omodos Village
• Drive to Limassol to enjoy beaches and the cosmopolitan city
• Visit a traditional taverna for meat meze

LIMASSOL

Limassol is a shoreline city that sweeps along a broad stretch of beach. This is the cosmopolitan hub of Cyprus, effortlessly blending modern beach-focused tourism and café culture with its ancient past.

Hip restaurants and cafés cluster around the restored old town center, while on the seafront, the old port area neighbours a contemporary marina that is full of well-regarded restaurants. 

Time from Lofou: 30 minutes 

Closest Airport: Paphos

Places to stay:

• The Four Seasons Hotel 
• AMARA Hotel
• Amathus Hotel 
• St Raphael Resort 

Places to eat:

• Fish restaurants: Poesta, Hercules Fish Tavern, 

  Agios Georgios Alamanou Fish Tavern

• Light lunches/coffees and deserts: The Four Seasons Colors Cafe, Pier One Cafe RestoBar
• Beach club/restaurant: Columbia Beach, Aplostra and Kourion Beach
• British/America food: Chesters 
• Local cuisine: Aristoteleion Mezedopoleio, Kivotos, Dionysus Mansion, Karatello Taverna
• Sushi: Zen Room 

Places to drink:

• Gin garden 
• Marina Roof Bar 
• Marina Breeze Loungebar 

Best beaches: 

• Kourion (& Chris Blue Beach Restaurant), sandy beach with beautiful views
• Ladies Mile (& Aplostra Beach Bar) - sandy with shallow and calm sea

Things to do: 

• Eat/drink at the Marina 
• Explore the local beaches 
• Go shopping in the old town 
• Visit a traditional taverna for meat meze 
• Visit the Kourion archeological site 

PAPHOS

On the western side of the island, well connected to an airport, Paphos provides the perfect break for families, couples and groups of friends. This areas is known for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches, UNESCO sites and great food. 

Time from Lofou: 70 minutes

Closest Airport: Paphos

Places to stay:

• The Elysium Hotel
• Annabelle 
• Coral Beach Hotel and Resort
• Olympic Lagoon Restorts  

• Aphrodite Hills Apartments  

Places to eat:

• Fish restaurants: Kings restaurant, Psarou, Ouzeri, Kingfisher Tavern, Nikos Tyrimos Tavern, Filiotis By The Sea, The Pelican Restaurant
• Local cuisine: Ouzeri Restaurant at Almyra Hotel, Muse Restaurant, Koutourou Ouzeri, Suite 48, 

  Pallia Ilektriki Restaurant-Cafe

• Beach club/restaurant: Sea You Beach Bar, Oniro By The Sea

Places to drink:

• Ouranos at Annabelle

• Selene Cocktail Bar

• Mr Tippler - Grog shop

• The Dome Cocktail & Sushi Bar

Best beaches: 

• Best for swimming: Blue Lagoon 
• Best for Greek legends: Petra tou Romiou
• Best for a relaxing escape: Polis
• Best for families: Coral Bay
• Best for wildlife-spotting: Lara Bay

Things to do:

• Explore Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

• Stroll around Paphos harbour 

• Walk Paphos coastal path 

• Visit Aphrodite's Beach 

• Take a boat cruise to the blue lagoon
• Take a Dip in a Sacred Pool at Adonis Baths Waterfalls
• Visit the sea caves and see a shipwreck (then go for a drink/food at Oniro By The Sea) 
• Hire quadbikes and explore the UNESCO site of Akamas Peninsula (Lara beach is a must. It is immaculately clean, has calm water and pristine sands, it is also home to a turtle hatchery; and is one of the world's few remaining havens for green and logger-head turtles to nest).
• Hike the Avakas Gorge 

PROTARAS 

Tucked away at the tip of eastern Cyprus, Protaras is famed for having the best beaches in cyprus, with white sand, emerald waters and postcard-perfect surroundings covered.

Time from Lofou: 1 hour 45 minutes

Closest Airport: Larnaca

Places to stay:

• Flamingo Paradise Beach Hotel
• Sunrise Jade Hotel
• Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
• Crystal Springs Beach Hotel
• The King Jason Protaras

Places to eat:

• Fish restaurants:

  Doma Restaurant, Potamos Restaurant, The Deck by Alion Beach Hotel, Nissiotis Restaurant, Yialos, Kalamies Restaurant,

• Local cuisine: Taverna Tappis (booking is required), To Ellinadiko, Andama Tavern

• Beach club/restaurant:

  Nava Beach Club, Coco Beach Bar, Yianna Marie Beach Bar, Cliff Bar, Panorama Rooftop Bar

Best beaches:

• Fig Tree Bay
• Nissi Beach
• Konnos Bay

• Sirena Bay

• Glyki Nero Beach
  
• Green Bay
• Vryssi Bay

Things to do:

• Explore the beaches

• Explore the sea caves at Cape Greco

• Try watersports at Fig Tree Bay

• Enjoy Cypriot meze at a local taverna