Cyprus Holidays
What a Cyprus holiday looks like:
Holidays in Cyprus
With a rich and captivating history, stunning scenery, winding cobbled streets, and globally renowned cuisine, few can resist Cyprus' allure. You’ll be charmed by Cyprus’s golden beaches, rugged coves, and tranquil pine forests. Head to Larnaca with its array of stunning towns or immerse yourself in Cypriot culture as you wander the cobbled streets of Kyrenia.
Cool off at Limassol's Wet 'n' Wild and Fasouri Watermania water parks. Or dance the night away in Ayia Napa's world-famous clubs, bars, and karaoke spots! Alternatively head to Paphos, the birthplace of the goddess of love, Aphrodite, and also home to the breathtaking Coral Bay nestling amongst lush vineyards and banana plantations.
Where is the best place to stay in Cyprus?
Protaras is a family favourite with its golden beach, shallow waters and restaurant-lined main strip. Ayia Napa is a popular choice with the younger crowd drawn to the iconic sun-drenched Nissi Beach by day and the vibrant bars, pubs, and nightclubs after dark.
Travel Guide
Cyprus is perfect for beach-based breaks, especially from June to September when the temperature gauge hovers at 30 to 33 °C.
- Currency: Euro
- Average temp: 25°C/77°F
- Average flight time: 5 Hours
- Time Difference: +2 hours
- Best time to visit: May-October
- Most suited for: Families, Couples, Friends
Featured Cyprus Holiday Offers
Whether it is discovering a new city or re-visiting a favourite destination, our choice of funky boutique hotels to luxury 5 star palaces allows you to shape your break the way you want it.
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Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel
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Alexander The Great Beach Hotel
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Things to see and do in Cyprus
Choose from a huge choice of water sports as well as boat trips in the larger resorts and try cycling, hiking, and horse riding in the Troodos Mountains.
Culture fans can head to Paphos’ Tomb of the Kings and the Temple of Aphrodite. For family holidays to Cyprus, there are water parks in Paphos and Ayia Napa, plus great days out at Pafos Birdpark, Limassol Donkey Sanctuary, and Larnaca’s Camel Park.
As the sun goes down in Cyprus, resorts come to life. There's Ayia Napa's famous bustling bars and nightclubs. Limassol has plenty of clubs and bars too, whilst Paphos has a broad selection of pubs and quieter venues.
Protaras has a family-oriented atmosphere after dark; Larnaca’s promenade is lined with bars and clubs; and Nicosia's nightlife is more sophisticated with live Cypriot music and traditional bars.
Food and drink in Cyprus
The local cuisine in Cyprus includes Grilled Halloumi, Souvlakia, Shaftalia, Afelia, Pastitsio, Kolokasi, and Stifado; best sampled al fresco in a tiny taverna overlooking the water.
For great value, book a Cyprus all-inclusive hotel, where snacks, meals and selected drinks are included in your holiday.
Weather in Cyprus
Average monthly temperature in Cyprus (°C)
- Jan 17°C
- Feb 17°C
- Mar 18°C
- Apr 18°C
- May 19°C
- Jun 21°C
- Jul 23°C
- Aug 24°C
- Sep 23°C
- Oct 22°C
- Nov 20°C
- Dec 17°C
Popular Cyprus Destinations
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Cyprus, where golden beaches, captivating ancient sites, and vibrant local culture promise an idyllic Mediterranean escape.
What currency is used in Cyprus?
Cyprus uses the euro as its currency.
What is there to do in Cyprus?
1. Discover the many national parks of Cyprus. The many parks have amazing sights to behold. Ranging from stunning cliffs to beautiful forests there is a journey for everyone to take to see captivating sights.
2. Have a walk around Kyrenia’s historic harbour. This harbour is home to many centuries of historic buildings from the ottomans and romans. This is a great seaside sight for those wanting to breath the fresh sea air and see history all around you.
3. Visit the Pafos Archaeological Site. This site is home to some amazing mosaics to see that were built by the romans many centuries ago and it could be home to many more artifacts that hide underground.
4. Explore the beaches of Protaras. On the east side of the republic there are many beaches that you can visit and relax on. There are even islands nearby you can visit such as Fig Tree Bay.
When is the best time of the year to visit?
Summer is the best time to visit Cyprus as its waters get warmer and the sun stays present all day to give you an amazing hot day of beachside activities. This is also a great time to take a hike along the trails and national parks as the views will have blue skies and the weather will be nice and warm.
What are the popular locations to visit?
Paphos:
An amazing seaside town that is friendly to tourists. This place offers many experiences for everyone from eating the delicious seafood to beautiful sea views and beaches to historic sites. One of these sites is the Turkic Paphos Fortress dating back centuries that you can visit.
Akamas Peninsula National Park:
A great place to explore the local wilderness and flora. You can have an amazing hike along this park and see many sights such as blooming fields, thick forests and historic baths of Aphrodite.
Agros:
A beautiful town nestled in the hills of Cyprus. This towns amazing homes have beautiful red roofs which make a great site from afar. This place is home to amazing food such as pork and lamb all tourist who visit must try. This is also home to local production of rosewater which is sold at stalls around the town.
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