Things to Do in Cyprus: City Guides & Audio Tours

Cyprus is an eastern Mediterranean island where rugged mountains frame a fertile plain and the sea is never far away. Its layered history, diverse landscapes and welcoming cities make it a rewarding destination for anyone interested in nature, culture and ancient heritage. Neywo offers a free audio guide for Cyprus, covering the four cities with 76 narrated places and 8 walking tours that you can explore at your own pace.

Explore the island’s landscapes and history

Troodos Mountains

The Troodos spread across much of the south and west, forming the island’s great rugged backbone. Their rock originated as molten material beneath the Mediterranean Sea before being lifted into its current shape. The highest point, Mount Olympus, reaches nearly 2,000 metres.

Kyrenia Range

Along the northern coast runs the narrower Kyrenia Range, a limestone ridge that rises abruptly from the plain. Its eastern tip extends into the Karpas Peninsula, pointing toward Asia Minor. One summit resembles five fingers, giving the range the alternative name Pentadactylon.

Mesaoria plain and Nicosia

Between the two mountain ranges lies the Mesaoria, the broad central plain where the capital Nicosia stands. This area has long been the island’s agricultural heart, relying on water captured from winter rivers that flow down from the Troodos but dry up in summer.

Karpas Peninsula

The slender Karpas Peninsula stretches eastward from the Kyrenia Range, offering a quieter coastline and a landscape that still bears traces of traditional rural life.

Akrotiri and Dhekelia

On the southern coast, the areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia remain under British sovereignty for military purposes, creating a unique political enclave within the island.

Copper deposits

Antiquity miners exploited rich copper deposits on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains. These ore bodies formed beneath the sea before tectonic forces raised the rock into the mountains, linking Cyprus’s geological past to its early wealth.

Forests and woodland

Considerable woodland survives in the Troodos and Kyrenia ranges, featuring pine, cedar, cypress and oak. Ancient writers noted that much of the island, including the Mesaoria plain, was once heavily forested, though timber demand for sailing vessels reduced those stands over time.

Vegetation and shrubs

Away from the forests, the landscape shifts to tall shrubs such as golden oak, strawberry tree, olive and styrax. Much of the untilled ground supports low, grazed bushes, which can become stunted herbs under heavy grazing pressure.

Climate and water

Rain falls mainly from November to March, giving the island hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Altitude creates cooler, wetter conditions in the mountains, while the coastal lowlands stay warmer and drier—a constant reminder of the island’s long‑term search for water.

Cities on Neywo

Neywo’s audio guide highlights the highlights of Cyprus’s main urban centres:

• Larnaca (Larnaca) – 19 narrated places, with highlights such as Hala Sultan Tekke, Larnaca Castle, the Πάρκο Πεσόντων Ελδυκ and the Larnaca District Archaeological Museum.
• Limassol (Limassol) – 13 narrated places, featuring Limassol Castle, the Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum, Agia Napa and the Limassol Zoo.
• Nicosia (Nicosia) – 26 narrated places, including Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Famagusta Gate and the Faneromeni church.
• Paphos (Paphos) – 18 narrated places, with top stops at the Paphos Archaeological Park, Paphos Castle, Saranta Kolones, the Turkish Baths and Ktima‑Paphos.

Explore Cyprus with Neywo

Download the free Neywo app and let the island’s stories unfold as you walk. The app provides 8 walking tours across the four cities, each with narrated spots that play automatically when you reach them. You set the pace, there is no group and no schedule, and the commentary is available in 11 languages. Whether you are tracing the copper‑rich slopes of the Troodos, strolling through the historic streets of Nicosia, or enjoying the coastal promenades of Larnaca, Neywo turns every step into a discovery.