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Cyprus is not a big island and driving is easy even though they tend not to be very good drivers. Crossing the border is not too complicated now but I am unsure of the insurance position if you hire a car in the south and take it north.
There is very interesting archaeology north and south if you like that sort of thing – the mosaics in Paphos are more impressive than any I have ever seen in the UK and the Roman remains on the cliff top at Curium near Limassol are also well worth visiting.
In the north of the island the Roman remains at Salamis, not far from Farmagusta, are impressive and you are free to wander everywhere, a bit like those of us of a certain age will remember doing at Stonehenge when we were kids.
You might like to drive up into the mountains. It will be a bit cooler up there in June than on the coast. There is a good walk near Platres to the Caledonian Falls which we have done a number of times.
The Akamas peninsula to the north east of the island is quite scenic and has some attractive walks.
There are plentiful fishing villages with little tavernas where you can enjoy fresh fish and the local white wine.
I am not very knowledgable about beaches but I think the best ones are in the North. In the south, it’s Ayia Napa which is not everyone’s cup of tea! Actually, I quite like the front at Larnaca. Beach looks nice and plentiful places to eat & shop very close at hand.
I am sure you will have a great trip. Our son bought us Lawrence Darrell’s book as a Christmas present so we’ll be reading it shortly!
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