What are the most spectacular roads in Cyprus?

Nestled in the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is a paradise for two- and four-wheel lovers, as the country features some of the best coastal roads in the world, as well as many mountain roads, some of them unpaved.

Cyprus is an island country divided into six districts: Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos, and covering an area of 9,251 square kilometers. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. Featuring coasts and mountains, be sure to drive its stunning roads. If you prefer mountain drives, you can’t miss the road to the top of Mount Olympus, a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,952m (6,404ft) above sea level. At the very top, there are two military bases: British and Cypriot. Or the paved road to Madari Peak, at an elevation of 1.577m (5,173ft) above sea level. For those preferring coastal drives, the road to Fontana Amoroza beach is a very challenging drive. The road to the beach starts with a sign which - truthfully - says "Do not enter - dangerous for cars". It is one of the world’s best coastal drives.

But if you prefer different drives, try to bring your vehicle through the abandoned streets of Varosha, the ghost town of the Mediterranean. The city has been deserted since the Turkish invasion in 1974.