The most sunny capital of Europe. Many tourists bypass this city

The Time Out online magazine has chosen the most sunny capitals of Europe. At the top of the list, however, there is no look for cities from Spain, Italy or Portugal. Experts pointed out that the capital city where the largest amount of sun can be expected in the year is Nicosia. The capital of Cyprus, however, is not the main attraction of the Mediterranean island. Tourists visit Pafos and Larnaka more often, in which international airports are located.

The most sunny in all of Europe

Nicosia is not the first holiday choice of tourists, and it is in this European capital that they will find the most sun. At least, that’s what the authors of the latest Time Out ranking say, in which the Cypriot city took first place, ahead of Valletta in Malta, as well as Lisbon, Athens and Madrid. “The city is endowed with stunning 3388 sunny hours a year, which gives about 140 days,” we read in the article. What’s more, Nicosia is also the hottest city of Cyprus – it is here that the temperatures in the summer are the highest and reach up to forty -several degrees Celsius.

The capital of Cyprus and tourists

So why is Nicosia not a tourist hit? There are several reasons, and the most obvious is its location. The capital of Cyprus, unlike Pafos and Larnak, is not at the sea, which makes it a less attractive place to spend a vacation. Although there is an airport here, it is intended only for cruise aircraft from Turkey, including Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines.

Port Ercan is located on the so -called North Cyprus, i.e. territory occupied from 1974 by Turkey. Lot is, of course, not the only way that can be reached to Nicosia. Tourists also visit the capital on the occasion of optional trips organized by the office or on their own, by car or public transport. The Checkpoint crossing, which is located on Ledra Street, is not mandatory, which is why many tourists stay on the “Greek” side, using charming cafes or the possibility of shopping.