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Top tourist spots in Cyprus for international visitors

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15 August 2024

Top tourist spots in Cyprus for international visitors

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Tourism indicators show that Pafos/Polis is the leading destination for international tourists in Cyprus, with Ayia Napa coming in second.

 

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Statistical Service of Cyprus

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Geographical descriptors

Cyprus

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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Pafos/Polis is the leading destination for international tourists visiting Cyprus. In 2023, it drew in over 34.2% of all foreign visitors to the island, making it the most popular choice. Ayia Napa town came in second, attracting 16.4% of all inbound tourists. Interestingly, in 2019, Pafos/Polis was even more popular, drawing in 35.6% of tourists, indicating a potential shift in the preferred tourist destinations within Cyprus. For more detailed information, the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT-DB) provides an online database that is freely accessible and can be tailored to meet individual needs.

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