{"id":151242,"date":"2023-05-11T08:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T08:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=151242"},"modified":"2023-05-11T08:25:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T08:25:53","slug":"explore-like-a-local-things-to-do-in-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/explore-like-a-local-things-to-do-in-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore like a local: things to do in Cyprus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI\u2019m glad I travelled here with a local, I would never get to <\/span>do so many things in Cyprus<\/b> as a solo traveller.\u201d <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

These are the words of almost everyone that visited me on my little island, and I have to agree. While <\/span>exploring Cyprus like a local<\/b> might be trickier than most other places, this country offers something for everyone. Beach lovers will enjoy the island\u2019s crystal-clear waters, foodies will get to taste its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-influenced cuisine, and history lovers will be surprised at the island\u2019s past, unbeknown to many.\u00a0 <\/span>Here are some things to do in Cyprus<\/strong> from someone who actually lives there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to explore Cyprus like a local:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Learn about the island before you go.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Rent a car to make the most of Cyprus.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Explore the beautiful Mediterranean beaches.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Visit Nicosia, the last divided capital city in the world.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Go hiking in Trodos and stop by its villages.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Visit a vineyard.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Indulge in the delicious Cypriot food.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Do a turtle release.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Take a road trip to the northernmost point of the island.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Learn about the island before you go<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    Learning about the country before your trip is always useful, but in the case of Cyprus, it is critical. Cyprus is a divided island, with the Greek Cypriots mainly living in the southern part and the Turkish Cypriots in the north. As a traveller, you will most likely arrive in Larnaca or Paphos on the south side, since these are the major cities with airports. You can still cross to the north by showing your ID card or passport at the border.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you have a limited time, here is a quick overview of the most popular cities in Cyprus so that you can choose where to spend your time and plan things to do in Cyprus:<\/span><\/p>\n