Road map of Cyprus in Russian. Location of Cyprus. Cards. Administrative map of Cyprus

When traveling around the island, one of the useful items is a detailed map of Cyprus in Russian, which shows popular routes with attractions. You can buy them in almost any perippeteros (small shops scattered throughout the island), the price ranges from 2.5 to 8 euros. However, such cards have a serious drawback - great amount advertising, and the more the edition is russified, the more advertising there will be and the less really useful information.

There is a good option with which you can save about 20 euros. The fact is that many real estate agencies and developer companies have stands where a detailed map of Cyprus with cities is often kept. You just need to go to the first office you come across, pick up suitable card... Thus, you can get a whole set of all necessary cards... All beaches of Cyprus are marked on the maps.

One more good way... After arriving at the airport, not far from the place where representatives of travel agencies expect their tourists, there are often small stands where, among various papers, quite often there are unremarkable booklets containing very detailed maps of the island's cities. All the villages of Cyprus are also marked on the map, so it will be easy to find them in the future.

Cyprus attractions map

It should be noted that getting lost in Cyprus is almost impossible. Everything tourist routes paved next to settlements... It is enough just to move along any road to reach the sea, highway, or in the territories that were occupied by Turkey. Naturally, a special tourist map Cyprus will help to avoid such difficulties.

The most popular resorts of Cyprus on the map:

• luxury vacation: Paphos;
• for youth: Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa;
• family vacations: Protaras, Ayia Napa, Larnaca, Polis.

In the above resorts it is much easier to find people who speak Russian at a conversational level. There are a lot of them among the service personnel, you can contact them in case of an emergency.

Attractions of the resorts of Cyprus

All resorts have their own unique history. The landmarks on the map of Cyprus are depicted with great care. This is done to make it easier for guests of the island to find them. Each resort has its own differences and interesting places, which many tourists seek to visit.

Pathos

Description

The elite resort of Paphos is located in the southwest of the island. Among its features are:

• unique rocky beaches (Coral Bay and Amaltia Beach);
• many ancient temples;
• the most comfortable conditions for Russian-speaking guests have been created.

Paphos is one of the best resorts to visit. Attractions of Cyprus - ancient ruins, Tombs of the Kings, Catacombs of Saint Solomon, Bird Park are known far beyond the island. In addition, there are many options for outdoor activities and entertainment.

Ayia Napa

Description Attractions on the map

In the east of Cyprus, Ayia Napa, the capital of nightlife, has become the main recreation area. Key Features:

• the best amber beaches (Nissi, Makronissos, Landos);
• Azure sea;
• the opportunity to practice diving, windsurfing and other water sports.

It is in Ayia Napa that the famous Cavo Greco Park is located, all tourist routes rush to it. Even family tourists often come to rest here, since there are both places with an active nightlife and entertainment, and calm beaches, where there are not very many people and you can spend your time in peace.

Policy

Description Attractions on the map

In the northwestern part of the island is the small town of Polis, washed by the waters of the Chrysochou Bay. Key Features:

• fish fairs;
• sports competitions on yachts;
• local cuisine where you can taste many local fish dishes.

Another advantage can be considered a close location to the Akamas Peninsula, where the reserve of the same name is located. Having gone there, tourists can visit the legendary Baths of Aphrodite, as well as enjoy the natural scenery and look at the local species of rare animals and plants.

Larnaca

Description Attractions on the map

In the southeast of Cyprus, one of the most famous resorts is located - Larnaca.
It's practically the best place for a leisurely family vacation. Life here goes slowly and serenely. You can also highlight:

• some of the best beaches on the island (Mackenzie, Golden Bay);
• the presence of sunken ships near the shore, which can be investigated by divers;
• a yacht club headquartered at the Marina.

Larnaca is distinguished by its beautiful nature and rich opportunities for organizing leisure activities. From here you can reach almost any point on the island, which is why it is very popular.

Limassol

Description Attractions on the map

A small and cheerful city where Russian-speaking tourists feel best. Located in the south of the island. Among interesting moments worth highlighting:

• Limassol is located between the ruins of two ancient cities at once;
• many nightclubs;
• golden beaches, where many tourists flock.

In September, a wine festival is held in Limassol, where tourists are invited to taste local wines.

The state of Cyprus is located on the island of the same name in the northeast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Island shape on Show detailed map Cyprus resembles a quadrangle, in the upper right corner of which the tip of the Karpas Peninsula is elongated. It ranks third among the largest in the Mediterranean.

Cyprus is favorably located from a strategic point of view, is located at the intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa at once, although geographically belongs to the Western (Western) Asia - a region covering the Arabian and Asia Minor Peninsulas, the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, the Caucasus, the Armenian and Iranian highlands, and the Mesopotamian lowlands. Historically, the main trade routes passed through it, which led to the rich historical past of the state.

Today the island is divided between the Greek Republic of Cyprus (57.6% of the territory) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (36% of the territory), not recognized by the world community, the rest of the territory is occupied by the UN buffer zone and British military bases.

Cyprus on the world map: geography, nature and climate

Cyprus on the world map is surrounded on four sides by neighbors, the distance to which is - from the east 105 km to Syria, in the north 75 km to Turkey, in the west 390 km to Rhodes, and in the south 370 km to Egypt.

Relief

The area of ​​the island is 9251 sq. Km. In order to cross it across, you need to drive only 96 km, in length it stretches for 241 km. The island is of volcanic origin. Its geography is determined by two mountain ranges - Kyrenia in the northeast and Troodos in the South-West. The mountains differ from each other - the Kyrenia chain consists of steep cliffs, its highest point is mount Akromanda, 1023 meters high. The Troodos massif is characterized by high heights, with the apparent flatness of the hills. The highest point of the island is located here - mount Olympus(1951 m).

Between the mountains that occupy most of the island are the fertile plains of Mesaoria and Morphu. In the autumn-winter period, their lands are irrigated by the waters of the Pedieos and Akaki rivers, thanks to which cereals and citrus fruits are grown here, olive groves are adjacent to vineyards.

The relief of the plain is gently hilly, lowers to the east and passes into the low-lying coastal bays of Famagusta and Larnaca. It is the plains that determine the presence of wide coastal zones in the south and southeast of Cyprus. If you look at the map of Cyprus in Russian, you can easily find all six bays of the island: in the south they are Akrotiri and Episkopi, in the northwest - Chrysochou and Morphou, from the southeast Larnaca and Famagusta in the south.

Water resources

There are no permanent sources of fresh water in Cyprus. Rivers are filled with water only during the rainy season, but in summer they practically dry up. The longest river on the island is Pedieos (100 km), which originates in the Troodos Mountains, flows through the capital of Cyprus and flows into the sea in the south, in the Famagusta Bay. There are two lakes in Cyprus, they are located in Larnaca and Limassol, and also dry up in the hot season. Previously, they were lagoons, but over time and changes in the coastal line, they were cut off from the sea and formed salt lakes.

Climate

The climate of the island is subtropical, Mediterranean. The summer season is characterized by hot dry weather, autumn-winter brings rain, snow falls only in the mountains. The average temperature of the hottest month of the year - August - is 30 degrees, mid-January - 12. The maximum temperatures of the corresponding months are over 40 and 19 degrees, respectively. The number of sunny days per year exceeds 320. The tourist season opens in May and lasts until the end of October, although many tourists also spend the winter here.

Flora and fauna

The nature of the island is diverse, due to the presence of different climatic zones and reliefs - mountains, plains, sea. 140 species of trees, shrubs, flowers growing here are endemic, that is, they are not found anywhere else. Most of them are in the mountainous regions - Troodos and Kyrenia. In Cyprus you can find different kinds conifers - pines, cedars, junipers. Oaks and cypresses are common. There are many flowering shrubs - oleander, hibiscus, jasmine. The Cypriot cyclamen is considered the symbol of Cyprus; orchids and lavender also grow.

The fauna, in contrast to the rich flora of Cyprus, does not differ in diversity, and is mainly represented by amphibians - frogs, lizards, turtles. The forests are inhabited by foxes, hedgehogs and hares. The red-listed mouflon can be found in the mountains. The migration routes of migratory birds - partridges, quails - pass through the island, pink flamingos come to the Salt Lake of Larnaca to winter.

Cyprus map with cities. Administrative division of the country

Represented by two levels. At the first, enlarged level, the republic is represented by 6 dioceses, uniting the city of the same name, its suburbs and rural settlements. They can be easily found on a map of Cyprus with cities in Russian. Two dioceses - Famagusta and Kyrenia - are located on the territory of Northern Cyprus, three - Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos - on the territory of Greek Cyprus, and the capital Nicosia is divided between the two states.

At the second level, the Greek part of the republic is divided into 33 communities or municipalities that deal with the urgent problems of the population.

Nicosia- the only divided capital in the world, is such for both the Greek Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The city is located on the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the Pedieos River, and has no access to the sea.

Limassol- the largest city in Cyprus, located on the southern coast of the island, in the Gulf of Akrotiri. It has a seaport, due to which it is a developed economic center, as well as a center of winemaking. There are gentle sandy beaches along the coastline, so the city attracts many tourists.

Municipality of Strovolos it is formally considered a suburb of Nicosia, but its size allows it to be considered more of a city, and the second largest in Cyprus after Limassol. It is home to 70,000 people. Local authorities have established 65 parks in the municipality, planting a total of 340,000 square meters of greenery.

Detailed map of Cyprus in Russian. Map of roads, cities and resorts on the map of Cyprus. Show on the map Cyprus.

Where is Cyprus located on the world map?

Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea at a distance of 380 kilometers from Egypt, 75 kilometers from Turkey, 105 kilometers from Syria and 380 kilometers from the nearest Greek territory - the island of Rhodes. As of 2018, the island's territory is divided between Turkey (north coast) and the Republic of Cyprus (south coast). This article deals with both the island as a whole and the territories of the state of the Republic of Cyprus,

Where is Cyprus on the map of Europe?

Geographically, the island of Cyprus belongs to Asia, but not without reason it is reckoned by many to the European civilization. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily.

Interactive map of Cyprus with cities and resorts

The island of Cyprus has excellent beach resorts and one ski resort. Of the first, Ayia Napa stands out, famous for its magnificent sandy beaches and youth parties. Not far to the east of Ayia Napa is the inexpensive, quiet resort of Protoras, with wide beaches, rocky coves and inexpensive apartments. To the west is Larnaca, another budget destination with an excellent sandy coastline for families. Next is the largest resort of Limassol - a truly universal place for both family recreation and youth with the most developed infrastructure. It is worth mentioning the most prestigious resort of Paphos, located on the western part of the island, where mainly wealthy tourists rest.

Geographical position of Cyprus

The geographical coordinates of Cyprus are between 35 ° 10'00 ″ N. and 33 ° 21'00 "E. In the north of the island, the coast is indented and rocky, and in the south, on the contrary, it is flat, with long sandy beaches. Most of Cyprus is mountainous. In the central part of the island and in the southwest is the vast Troodos volcanic massif with its highest point, Mount Olympos (1951 meters). The Kyrenia mountain range runs along the northern coast. The western part of Kyrenia is slightly higher than the eastern one and some peaks reach 1000 meters. The highest point of this mountain system is Mount Akromanda (1023 meters).

Territory of Cyprus

The island's territory is 9251 square kilometers - the 162nd indicator in the world. The island stretches 240 kilometers from west to east and 100 kilometers from north to south. The coastline is 720 kilometers. The territory of the republic includes the nearby islands: Geronissos, Agios Georgios, Kila, Glukiotissa, Kiedes, Cordilia and Mazaki. In Cyprus, you can see sharp landscape contrasts, when bright green groves of citrus and oilseeds are interspersed with arid yellow foothills, rich in colors of flower meadows and walnut groves with treeless mountain peaks, and the azure coast with white beaches with winter coniferous forest and snow in the mountains Troodos.

The Republic of Cyprus is an island state located in the Mediterranean Sea. Satellite map Cyprus shows that the state is divided into 3 parts: 60% of the territory belongs to the Republic of Cyprus (Greek), 38% to the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), 2% to British military bases. The island's territory was divided after the 1974 war between the Turks and Greeks living in Cyprus.

The Republic of Cyprus is an officially recognized state, in contrast to the TRNC, which was recognized only by Turkey. Despite the fact that officially the Republic of Cyprus is 98% of the territory of the entire island, in fact, only the southern territories belong to it. The territories of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus are separated from each other by a buffer zone guarded by the UN military.

Akamas Peninsula

The Greek Cyprus economy is based on tourism, industry and services. There are 3 airports and 2 large seaports in the country. Largest cities Cyprus - Nicosia (capital), Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Protaras. It is worth noting that Nicosia is divided into 2 parts by a green line: this line separates the northern (Turkish) part of the city from the southern (Greek) one. Since 2004 Cyprus has been a member of the EU and since 2008 a member of the Eurozone.

Stavrovouni monastery in Larnaca

A Brief History of Cyprus

31 BC - Cyprus became part of the Roman Empire

395 - as part of Byzantium

965 - creation of the Cyprus theme

1191 - conquest by Richard the Lionheart, sale of the island of the Lusilian family, creation of the Kingdom of Cyprus

1489 - part of the Venetian Republic

1570 - conquest by the Ottoman Turks

1878 - ruled by Great Britain

1960 - independence from Great Britain

1974 - war between Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, division of Cyprus.

Petra tou Romiu

Cyprus landmarks

On a detailed map of Cyprus from a satellite, you can see some of the sights: the Paphos Forest, Troodos Mountains, Akamas Peninsula National Park and Cape Greco. Cyprus is famous for its beaches: many of the island's beaches have received the EU Blue Flag for their cleanliness. Among the most famous beaches are Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Coral Bay and Aphrodite's Bay near Paphos.

Kykkos monastery in Troodos mountains

Among the cult sights in Cyprus, it is worth seeing the Church of St. Lazarus and the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque in Larnaca, churches with paintings, the Kykkos and Chrysoroyatissa monasteries in the Troodos mountains, the monastery of St. Neophyta the Recluse in the village of Tala and the Stavrovouni monastery near Larnaca.

Also worth seeing are the royal tombs, the rock of Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou) and the castle in Paphos, the Kolossi castle in Limassol, the salt lake in Larnaca, the Cyprus Archaeological Museum in Nicosia, the ancient cities of Amathus and Kourion.

Tourist notes

Gulrypsh - a summer cottage for celebrities

Is on Black sea coast Abkhazia, the urban-type settlement Gulrypsh, the appearance of which is closely associated with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to the illness of his wife, they needed to change the climate. Case decided the matter.

Long lasting. The best resorts of the island await guests from March to November, and the golden beaches are warmly embraced from May to the end of September. The climate here is hot and dry, with an average temperature of + 10 ° C (in January) and + 39 ° C (in summer).

Cyprus is famous for its free beaches. Almost all of them have a "Blue Flag" (an international award for the safest and cleanest coasts that have undergone strict accreditation).

There is a map created for tourists who speak Russian, with a list of the most exotic places in Cyprus. These include the legendary beach of Aphrodite, steeped in sensual romance, the famous golden coastline of Golden Beach, famous for its crystal clear waters, the National Reserve on the Karpaz Peninsula. The air of the island is amazing, it seems as if the whole of Cyprus is saturated with the scent of citrus and lavender.

• Elite vacation: Paphos.
• Places for youth relaxation: Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa.
• Family destinations: Protaras, Ayia Napa, Limassol, Larnaca, Polis.

Cyprus resorts

Let's study a map of Cyprus with excellent resorts where the staff speaks Russian. There you can get a real paradise vacation. Each resort town of the island has its own unique flavor and unique history.

Advice. Going on a sea tour, you should know that Cyprus has two of the busiest seaports - Limassol and Larnaca. Air travelers will find two modern Cypriot airports (in Larnaca and Paphos).

Map of Cyprus with resorts and their names in Russian (it can be moved, enlarged using the mouse)

Pathos

The map of this elite resort in Cyprus occupies a small southwestern part of the island. Paphos is famous for its unique rocky beaches (the most famous are Public Beach, Coral Bay and Amaltia Beach). All conditions have been created here for the maximum convenience of tourists speaking Russian.

Guests, without losing luxurious comfort, can completely immerse themselves in the archaic charm of ancient temples.

Ayia Napa

The eastern map of Cyprus will tell you about another amazing place - a popular youth resort with the best amber beaches and azure sea on the island (Makronissos, Landos, Nissi Beach). This area will delight diving enthusiasts who want to go rowing, windsurfing and water skiing, as well as the famous Kavo Gkreko National Park.

Policy

The northwestern map of the island shows you another wonderful place, washed by the Gulf of Chrysochou. The small town is famous for its colorful fish fairs and yacht sports competitions. This tranquil, clean area with many secluded beaches is surrounded by magnificent almond groves.

The main advantage of Polis is the nearby Akamas Peninsula. The peninsula is home to the legendary Baths of Aphrodite and a national reserve filled with the beauty and harmony of nature.

Larnaca

A map of the southeastern part of the island will tell you where to relax in one of the best resorts in Cyprus. The town of Larnaca is an ideal place for a family vacation, it is quiet and serene (the best beaches are Mackenzie and Golden Bay). This place also attracts divers, who are waiting for fascinating dives into the bottomless beauty of the underwater world and the study of sunken ships. In the heart of the tranquil town is the renowned Marina, home to the world-renowned yacht club.

Limassol

A cheerful and energetic town where tourists who speak Russian can have a great rest. Situated in the south of Cyprus, washed by the Gulf of Akroti, Limassol is located among the ancient cities of Kourion and Amathus. Here you will find bright, round-the-clock frenzy in noisy nightclubs and relaxing holidays on golden beaches. September here will delight tourists with a wine festival with free tasting.

Protaras

The southeast coast map shows one small resort town, peaceful and surprisingly quiet. Cyprus in this place is distinguished by golden warm beaches and clear water (there is an unusual in beauty Fig Tree Bay). Diving enthusiasts will find rocky coasts and mysterious sea caves.