Where is the best place to go in Cyprus for a great vacation? We tell you about the best resorts, beaches, interesting sights. Here are the reviews of tourists.
Cyprus is not mega-popular, but many are among the favorites: a wonderful climate, delicious food, beautiful nature, ancient heritage and most importantly for tourists - beaches that are considered one of the best in Europe.
Where is the best place to relax in Cyprus
Ayia Napa
This is the most famous youth resort in Cyprus, where there are many nightclubs, bars and other places of entertainment. Ayia Napa is designed not only for young people, and many believe that the best place to relax in Cyprus is here.
The beaches in Ayia Napa are sandy and well maintained. Entertainment is standard: boating and catamarans, yachting, diving, surfing and fishing. There is a water park with attractions and an amusement park for children. The most popular and populous beach in the resort is Nissi Beach, have a quieter and more peaceful rest on the beaches Makronissos and Landa.
Hotels in Ayia Napa of different price categories are located both on the first line and in the city limits. When choosing a hotel, take into account its distance from the sea and the features of the coastline, as there are rocky beaches. There are family-style hotels that offer babysitting services, a children's playroom and animation.
For lovers of cultural leisure in Ayia Napa there is a functioning old monastery, rock tombs and the Museum of the Sea, and in the area of the cape Greco you can visit the national park.
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Larnaca
Planning a family vacation in Cyprus with children? Then your best vacation is in Larnaca - this is the island's most famous budget resort. The prices are not high, it is convenient to get there - the airport is located nearby. True, there is little entertainment, but you can rent a car and go on a trip. We have a route around Cyprus by car - read it!
The beaches in Larnaca are sandy with an admixture of small pebbles and shell rock, with a good bottom without stones and changes in depth - safe for children. The color of the sand pumped up a little - here it is of an unpresentable gray color.
The most popular beaches in Larnaca Mackenzie and Finikoudes - clean and well equipped. The first beach is preferred by locals for recreation, the second - by tourists. Finikoudes is located practically in the center of the resort with shops and taverns. Mackenzie is located a decent distance from the center, so food and all entertainment are cheaper here.
As a cultural leisure, tourists can recommend a trip to the village Lefkara, as well as visiting local attractions - the castle in the harbor, the temple of St. Lazarus, the Stavrovouni monastery (accessible only to men) and the Sultan Tekke mosque. For those interested in the underwater world in Larnaca there are several operating diving centers.
Pathos
Wealthy tourists traditionally rest in Paphos, as the prices for vacations here are higher than anywhere else in Cyprus. There are many 5 * or 4 * hotels, but there are also budget accommodation. Excursions by the sea and golf are popular entertainment. There are many historical sights in the city: the Archaeological Park, an ancient fortress castle, catacombs and city museums. But most of all tourists are attracted by the Stone of Aphrodite, where, according to legend, the mythical goddess of love and beauty first stepped ashore.
In Paphos, the coast is predominantly rocky or pebble, there are few sandy beaches. There is a wide embankment. Good beaches, covered with light sand, are located outside the city in Coral Bay and on the shores of the bay Lara... There the descent is gentle everywhere, and there are practically no waves, it is suitable for families with children.
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Protaras
Calm quiet village located near Ayia Napa. Another place in Cyprus where it is better to relax with children - here it is not as expensive and noisy as in Ayia Napa, and the beaches are completely sandy and well equipped. The sand is clean, fine, there are showers, toilets and equipment rental. There are attractions, taverns and a massage parlor for children and adults.
The beaches are the most popular among vacationers with children. Fig Bay: shallow warm sea, light clean sand. The coast of Protaras is also very popular with divers, with excellent visibility and good diving spots.
There are no historical sights here, only beautiful nature and quiet beaches. Cape Greco and the national park are located a few kilometers from the resort. If you wish, you can go to Ayia Napa or visit the Oceanarium.
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Limassol
In this resort of Cyprus, the most motley audience rests in the good sense of the word: young people, families with children, respectable businessmen, athletes. Why is he considered one of the best?
Historical monuments of various eras have been preserved in Limassol, there are restaurants and nightclubs, numerous game centers, tennis and horse clubs, a water park and a zoo are functioning. The hotel base is represented by hotels of different price categories, villas and apartments for rent.
The longest beach in Limassol - Lady's Mile, it is also considered the quietest, therefore it is popular with family vacationers. There is a cafe, playgrounds for children and the opportunity to go sailing, diving and parachuting for adults. There is another large sandy beach in the city center Dasudi, along which the eucalyptus grove stretches. The beach is well equipped, there are sports grounds for games, taverns and small shops.
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Best time to travel to Cyprus
High season
IN May the beach season opens on the island. The sea is already warm and pleasant + 22 ° С, the air temperature is + 28 ° С during the day, + 16 ° С at night. IN june heat comes: there is no wind, no rain, and the air temperature is not lower than + 30 ° С. The sea is so gentle that you don't want to get out on land, the water temperature is + 28 ° С. At this time, there are many vacationers in Cyprus with children of all ages.
July - a hot month in Cyprus, the air heats up to + 35 ° C and above. The water is fresh milk, the humidity is low, but it is simply dangerous to be on the beach for a long time. IN august the weather is no different from July: just as dry and hot, and the hotels are overcrowded with vacationers.
IN september the sea cools down to + 24 ° С, and during the day the temperature is + 27 ° С. The velvet season begins. We advise you to choose September for your holidays in Cyprus - the weather is comfortable. IN october air and water temperatures drop by another 2-3 degrees. IN November some still swim, although it is already cool + 23 ° C during the day.
Low season
IN December a short and not too cold winter comes to the island. The wind blows, the sea becomes an unusual lead color, the sky is often covered with clouds, and the air temperature is not higher than + 18 ° C. There is already snow in the mountains, sometimes from the mountains it brings night cold to the coast. IN january the air temperature drops to + 15 ° С during the day and +8 ... + 10 ° С at night. There is nothing to do on the coast at this time, there are few vacationers in hotels.
IN march almonds and fruit trees bloom, the air warms up to + 20 ° С, it still rains, but not as often as in winter, and in smaller quantities. IN april warms up to + 22 ° С degrees, vacationers appear on the beaches again. It is better to come to Cyprus in spring if excursions and independent trips around the island are a priority. At this time, the weather is already reminiscent of summer, but the sea is still cold for swimming.
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