Cyprus is a land of sunshine. Along with it one can never forget to mention the sunny beaches and the beautiful villas. A holiday in Cyprus will allow the travelers to know more about this beautiful island which is full of surprises. The surprises may come in the form of exotic beaches, ancient ruins or natural splendor. When you visit Cyprus, you should never miss the Hala Sultan Tekksi. This is one of the ancient mosques and is close to the airport in Larnaca. You will love the Limassol Castle. It is near the old harbor in Cyprus.

The castle ground is the seat of one of the old medieval museums of the island. Along with the museum, one can also see the municipal gardens, the archaeological museum and the zoo. Among the famous museums, one can also visit the Byzantine museum, and the district archeological museum. You will simply love the historical collection of this museum. Among the other museums one will be delighted to find the artifacts in the Tornaritis-Pierides Paleontology Museum. There is a natural history museum which will be a revelation to the natural history lovers. You will enjoy the Cyprus holiday as you visit the museums. This will be an enriching experience for all the history lovers.

In the trip, you can visit Famagusta. The history of this place dates back to 285 BC. It is located in the northeastern region of Cyprus. It is believed that the city was founded by the Egyptians. This was considered as a popular destination for the merchants. You will find a Venetian wall surrounding the city. The new metropolis is located just outside the walls. One of the famous attractions which you can visit during your holiday in Cyprus is the Othello's Tower and Citadel. In the 14th century this was actually constructed by the Lusignans.

If you love club hopping, you will have ample options in Agia Napa, Larnaca, and Kataklyysmos. You will enjoy the underwater activities like diving and snorkeling in Larnaca, and the Dassoudi Beach. Cyprus has good weather all through the year. While some travelers visit the island in spring, there are others who enjoy their holidays during the warm sunny weather. If you plan a holiday in Cyprus, you can also include the Phinikoudes Beach. This 500 metre of sandy stretch is heaven for beach lovers. You can hire umbrellas and sun beds and enjoy the warmth of the sun. You can take out some time to visit the Coral Bay and the Argaka Coast.