Car Tours

(See also: Driving)

The roads in Cyprus are of mixed quality.

• Those linking the major cities of Paphos (Pafos), Limassol (Lemesos), Larnaca (Larnaka) and the capital, Nicosia (Lefkosia), are major dual carriageways.
• Other significant roads are also of good quality although they may not have good verges or pavements.
• However, there are also more challenging, unmetalled roads, mostly around the Akamas Peninsula or in the mountains. These may be rutted and have significant potholes so it is worthwhile having a 4WD for clearance in these areas.

Areas within a day tour of Paphos include the following:

• the Akamas Peninsula
• the northern coast around Latchi, with its delightful harbour and easy access to the Baths of Aphrodite
• parts of the Troodos mountains including Cedar Valley and Mount Olympus
• the "Birthplace of Aphrodite"
• the inland villages around Kathikas
• Kouris dam
• Limassol, Larnaca or Nicosia (further afield but good roads)
• the monasteries of Ayia Neophytos, Khrysorroyiatissa and Kykkos
• Kolossi Castle, built by the Knights Hospitallers in 1210

More examples are available in books and the information brochures in the apartments.