Flight, Hotel & Package Holiday Bargains in Cyprus
Summary
The third largest island in the Mediterranean behind Sicily and Sardinia, Cyprus is situated in the east of the Med, south of Turkey. Cheap holidays in Cyprus are hugely popular due to the promise of year-round sunshine, fantastic beaches and a warm, friendly welcome. Among the most popular resorts for Cyprus holidays, Paphos and Limassol are the two that rank highest on the list of top Cypriot resorts, which also includes the fun-packed Ayia Napa, the family-friendly Coral Bay, Protaras and the historic town of Larnaca. In the southwest of Cyprus, Paphos has all the attractions of a modern beach resort combined with a charming old town further inland. Limassol is situated 25 miles west of the airport at Larnaca, which along with Paphos is one of the two main airports in Cyprus. Package holidays in Limassol offer several excellent beaches such as the sandy Mackenzie Beach, and have a laidback cosmopolitan atmosphere with lots of activities including a range of water sports. Of all the varied package holidays to Cyprus, Ayia Napa holidays are perhaps the liveliest, with top international DJs entertaining huge crowds in the resort’s best nightclubs.
Getting there and getting around
The two main airports used for holidays to Cyprus are Paphos and Larnaca. Both airports are served by regular flights from most regional UK airports with both tour operators and low cost carriers including Thomsonfly, Mytravel and Jet2. The resort of Paphos is just 9 miles from the airport and Larnaca is also only a short transfer from its corresponding airport. There are 24 hour taxi services and intercity buses providing transport from the airport to the Cyprus holiday resorts. Car rental is also available at the airports from the usual well-known names including Avis, Europcar and Budget.
Things to do
If you are lucky enough to find bargain cheap holidays to Cyprus, make the most of your trip by hiring a car to see as much of this stunning island as you possibly can. Kato Pafos is the picturesque harbour area of Paphos, where you can sit down in cafes and tavernas to taste some of the local delicacies and enjoy the superb views. There is a good selection of bars and discos in the seafront area of Paphos, while the water park and aquarium are a good day out for the kids. The fantastic climate in Cyprus ensures that most visitors spend lots of time down by the beach. The beach at Coral Bay is considered one of the best in Cyprus, where you sunbathe, take a dip in the sea or enjoy some of the water sports on offer such as parasailing, water skiing and snorkelling. Enjoy a day’s walking in the Troodos mountains or visit some of the charming traditional Cypriot villages such as Yeroskipou. Cyprus has a number of fascinating historical sites to visit and ancient monuments such as the Tomb of the Kings and the Baths of Aphrodite. Head for Ayia Napa to join the throng with thousands of clubbers in venues such as ‘Castle Club, ‘Abyss and ‘Rise’.
Food and drink
The cuisine in Cyprus has a lot of similarities with that of other eastern Mediterranean destinations such as Greece and Turkey. Visit one of the numerous fish restaurants in Cyprus, such as The Captain’s Table in Zygi. If you are feeling adventurous you could try octopus in red wine, sea bass or red mullet. Popular meat dishes include souvlaki and sheftalia, a traditional Cypriot sausage. There are a variety of sweet snacks to sample, including lots of sweet pastries on offer in seafront cafes. Cyprus has a strong wine-making tradition that stretches back hundreds of years. The amber-coloured dessert wine Commandaria is made in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains, and is the world’s oldest named wine still in production.