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Perched on the eastern side of Europe (just south of Turkey), there\u2019s a whole heap of gorgeous and best places in Cyprus that you really shouldn\u2019t miss. And you know what, that\u2019s the thing I loved about Cyprus on my last visit\u2026 it\u2019s much more diverse than some people think. In some ways, I felt like Cyprus has similar vibes to the gorgeous greek islands, but it also has a huge amount of history that reminded me of the city in croatia. That\u2019s the thing, I suppose, about an island with such a long history \u2013 it has a shed load of influences that have shaped it to this day.\u00a0 Now, If it\u2019s your first time to Cyprus, don\u2019t just think your trip needs to be about sun, sea and sand. Yeah, these are all great (provided you slap on that sunblock) but make sure to spend time exploring the best places in Cyprus to experience island life, too.&nbsp; This is why I wanted to share, with you, some of my favourite stops from my trip over to Cyprus.\u00a0 Take a look, below, at some of the very best places in Cyprus to visit. Have the best trip!&nbsp; 1.) Omodos Nestled within the Tro\u00f6dos Mountains, Omodos is easily up there as one of the best places in Cyprus\u2026 and not just because of the wine!&nbsp;&nbsp; Once here, make sure to wander around the little cobbled streets, head to some of the wineries and spot the 500-year-old wine press, too. If you\u2019re not fond of the grape varieties, head away from the wine and you explore the Monastery of the Holy Cross. It\u2019s is one of the islands oldest and historically important religious sites and well worth visiting if you\u2019ve got time. Oh, and if you\u2019re visiting in Summer, try to coincide your trip with the annual wine festival they hold each August in Omodos. Just make sure to have a designated driver. You will be tipsy!&nbsp; 2.) Ayia Napa Ayia Napa can have something of a bad rep \u2013 which if you\u2019re not into partying in summer, you can easily see why. Ayia Napa has become one of the bigger party spots in Europe and easily one of the best places in Cyprus to visit if you want a night out and clubs. That being said, that\u2019s not all that Ayia Napa is, especially in the quieter winter months. Once here, make sure to wander around the Blue Lagoon, chillout at Nissi Beach and find the sea caves that are all across the coast. Just make sure to stop off at Love Bridge, too. Oh, also, one of the best places in Cyrpus for views is from Cape Greco National Forest Park, which has a vista all across the coastline.&nbsp; For a gorgeous place to rest your head, check into the Grecian Park hotel near Konnos Bay Beach. 3.) Lefkara Village Probably one of the most famous areas for lace in Cyprus, the region of Lefkara (and the village) is one of the best places in Cyprus to spend a relaxing afternoon. Made up of quaint cobbled streets, Lefkara is possibly one of the prettiest villages to see when you\u2019re on the island. Plus, apparently, Leonardo da Vinci actually headed to Lefkara in the 15th Century, on a mission to get the best lace cloth for the Duomo di Milano. Even to this day, you can still head into the local producers and grab some cloth, too.&nbsp; 4.) Protaras Perched in Eastern Cyprus, Protaras is one of the larger towns that has plenty of hotels and restaurants along the coast. As I mentioned before, it\u2019s not too far from Ayia Napa and easy to visit if you\u2019re in the area. Once here, make sure to explore the Church of Profitis Elias, enjoy Fig Tree Bay and head out snorkelling or scuba diving with a guide. There are a few different wrecks (like the Zenobia Wreck) which are really easy to visit with a professional.&nbsp; Also, for some yummy Cypriot food, pop into Kafkaros Tavern for lunch. They always have a fresh catch of the day.&nbsp; 5.) Polis Nestled within the North West of the island, Polis is one of the best places in Cyprus to visit if you want a quieter trip.&nbsp; Once here, make sure to explore the Akamas peninsula nature reserve close by and wander across the trails. It is one of the few untouched areas of the island where you can hike along the Adonis nature trail. That being said, if you\u2019re more of a beach bum, pop over to Latsi beach. Now, although it\u2019s about a 40-minute drive from Polis, make sure to also visit the stunning Avakas Gorge. Now, the trek is generally a bit hard on the feet, make sure to wear good walking boots (waterproof) or sandals as you\u2019ll be walking over all manner of uneven terrain and streams. 6.) Nicosia\u00a0 Being the largest city on the island, Nicosia is one of the best places in Cyprus to visit if you want a real taste of Cypriot life. Now, the city itself has thousands of years of history and there\u2019s so much to do when you get here.&nbsp; Once you arrive, make sure to visit the Shacolas Tower Museum &amp; Observatory, see the Selimiye Mosque and find the Cyprus Museum. For a tasty bite to eat, pop into To Anamma which has the tastiest food and lovely garden.&nbsp; If you plan to visit the Turkish side of Cyprus (known as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), then you\u2019ll be able to make the crossing at Ledra Palace, Ledra Street and Agios Dometios. Just remember, if you plan to take your rental car across, rental companies don\u2019t tend to offer insurance cover. This will need to be picked up from another source.&nbsp; Also, just a word of advice if you\u2019re travelling from \u2018North\u2019 Cyprus to [&hellip;]"}