- On the merits of Cypriot resorts
- About beaches
- Summer holidays with children in Cyprus
- Note to the traveler
- About sights
Cyprus closes the top three of the largest islands in the Mediterranean and is in the top positions in the ranking of the most preferred summer destinations by Europeans. Different categories of tourists fly to Cyprus, and each of them finds interesting routes for excursions, clean beaches, warm sea and a warm welcome.
On the merits of Cypriot resorts
Tours to Cyprus have been in demand for the last couple of decades. All the undoubted advantages of the republic, serving as a summer health resort for workaholics tired of the gray everyday life, are not so easy to immediately list:
- Most of the Cypriot beaches are marked with Blue Flag certificates for their special cleanliness and compliance with environmental standards in their operation and maintenance.
- The climate in the resorts of the island is Mediterranean, suitable for the vast majority of travelers.
- The beaches of Cyprus are equipped and adapted for a comfortable stay throughout the day.
- The flight to the island takes just over 4 hours, and there is no time difference with Moscow. These circumstances help to avoid adaptation for all new arrivals.
- Mediterranean cuisine is another plus for the pros. Traditional Greek salad in the country's restaurants is served with local olives and homemade oil.
And the beauty of the island is in the variety of its resorts. In Cyprus, you can find a place to please and lovers of noisy parties, and adherents of active and sports recreation, and fans of privacy, and sedate married couples. It is not surprising that tours to the island of Aphrodite are so popular among Russian travelers.
About beaches
The main advantage of the magical island is its magnificent beaches. They stretch along the entire coast, but the most famous and comfortable ones are located in the main resorts of Cyprus.
According to the vast majority of those who visited the island, its best beaches are located in Ayia Napa and Protaras. It is here that the sand is soft and white, the color of the water is the most picturesque, and the cleanliness of the resting places is ideal.
The most popular resort Limassol is not ready to give in to the palm and offers its guests its own good beaches. Having bought a voucher here, you can sunbathe on the "Ladies' Mile" or "Governor's", which is considered a popular place for night parties and discos on the sand.
Do you want to become young and beautiful by flying to Cyprus for a summer vacation? You just need to swim on the beach of Aphrodite between Paphos and Limassol. Despite its pebbled surface, it is very popular with tourists who believe in miracles.
Summer vacation with children in Cyprus
The story of a family vacation, perhaps, should be preceded by a small lyrical digression. In Cyprus, kids are very fond of, and every child turns out to be a universal favorite and a darling there. Whichever hotel you choose, whichever resort you buy a ticket to, the young tourist will become the center of attention of local residents and staff. Each restaurant has comfortable baby chairs, where little visitors can have a cozy lunch or dinner, and waiters are happy to look after the little ones while their parents enjoy their chosen dishes.
The best resorts for families with children in Cyprus are located on the east coast. However, when choosing Ayia Napa, it is worth asking how far the hotel is from the nearest nightclub. This resort is often called "the second Ibiza", and therefore the choice of location should be approached responsibly.
On the territory of the hotels, "sharpened" for children's recreation, there are water attractions, entertainment programs are organized and animators work. Babysitting services are often provided in 4 * and 5 * hotels.
Note to the traveler
- Renting a car is a great way to see all of the island's attractions. However, it should be remembered that traffic in Cyprus is left-hand, and part of the roads is a rather dangerous mountain serpentine. For beginners, it is better to use public transport or purchase organized excursions.
- Entrance to all the beaches of Cyprus is absolutely free, but the equipment will have to be rented.
- Most of the hotels on the island offer breakfast or half board, but all inclusive hotels can be booked if desired.
- Sea cruises to Egypt, Israel and Lebanon are organized from the port of Limassol. The price of the issue consists of a transfer from the hotel to the port, visa support, excursions with a Russian-speaking escort and full board on the ship.
About sights
Stopping in Cyprus for a summer vacation and choosing what to visit in the city on your own, pay attention to the huge list of historical and architectural monuments. Many of them have UNESCO protected status.
The most popular excursions in Cyprus are trips to the beach, where Aphrodite emerged from the sea, and to ancient Kourion. This city was one of the largest on the island in ancient times. On its territory there are preserved Roman baths, an antique amphitheater and houses of noble citizens decorated with mosaics.
Summer and autumn are seasons rich in festivals and holidays in Cyprus. At the beginning of June, a folk dance festival takes place in Limassol, and in the second half of July and August, Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa host the participants of the festival of ancient Greek drama. Connoisseurs of good wine book tours to Cyprus in early September, when the Wine Festival comes to Limassol, and Dionysus becomes the sole legitimate ruler of the Mediterranean city.
