- Cyprus or Rhodes - where is the best climate?
- Resort beaches
- Cypriot cuisine and restaurants
- Sights and historical monuments
A Russian tourist who dreams of a quality summer vacation focuses primarily on European countries. If you want a chic summer pastime, then you need to choose Spain, Italy, France. Do you want something more democratic in terms of prices, but no less interesting? Cyprus or Rhodes, which belongs to Greece, are the most suitable options.
On the one hand, these islands have long established themselves as offering a variety of beach activities, attractions and natural beauty. On the other hand, there are serious differences between them, related to the climate, mentality of the local population, peculiarities of the history and development of tourism.
Cyprus or Rhodes - where is the best climate?
The climate in Cyprus is temperate, summers are hot, high temperatures do not drop until mid-October. Low air humidity in summer makes the heat well tolerated by all categories of holidaymakers. The second positive point is that the water in the sea is warm enough, in some regions of the island you can swim almost all year round.
The climatic conditions of Rhodes are quite favorable, with warm winters and quite hot summers. In the western part of the island, strong winds can be observed, which are not to everyone's taste. The swimming season opens in May and lasts until October.
Resort beaches
An important aspect of a Cyprus beach holiday is free admission to all beaches without exception. A fee is charged for umbrellas and sun loungers. The best places for sunbathing and swimming are the resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras, where the white sand and the clear sea are. Protaras is suitable for tourists with children, as the bottom is shallow and the water warms up well. The sand on the beach of Limassol has healing properties; it contains flint, which has a beneficial effect on the human body.
Tourists who choose Rhodes will be lucky in the sense that there is an opportunity to enjoy swimming in two seas at once - the Aegean and the Mediterranean. You need to be ready to relax on pebble (in the west) or sandy (in the east) beaches. Strong winds in the Aegean Sea can ruin a beach holiday, but they are great for practicing sea sports, for example, windsurfing.
Cypriot cuisine and restaurants
Cyprus is a small island, but in its resorts you can find many restaurants or cafes offering dishes that are typical for different regions of the planet. Most of the establishments are focused on Greek cuisine - an abundance of greens, fish and seafood. Meze has its own zest - a complex lunch that can include up to 30 (!) Different dishes, from snacks to unmatched desserts. Local gastronomic brands - feta cheese, dessert wine with the sonorous name Commandaria, Zivania moonshine (tasting only on the island, export is prohibited).
Since Rhodes lives mainly at the expense of tourists, the organization of catering for guests is taken very seriously here, no one wants to receive critical reviews and lose customers. The cuisine is mainly Greek, you can also find dishes popular in other countries. The capital, which bears the same name as the island, has the largest selection of restaurants, followed by the resorts of Lindos and Faliraki.
Sights and historical monuments
The island of Cyprus is a real treasury of monuments of ancient history and culture associated with different civilizations and peoples. You can see ancient Greek temples, theaters built by the ancient Romans, fortresses, the handiwork of skilled Venetians. The Middle Ages left their traces in the form of the most beautiful Gothic temples. The most common excursions to the capital is Nicosia, where you can endlessly walk around the Old City, getting to know the sights at every turn.
The main attractions of the Greek Rhodes are located in the capital, here you can see the monuments of history and culture that have survived since antiquity. There are amazing architectural structures built by medieval architects. The rival of Rhodes (the capital) is Lindos, where there are no less monuments and attractions. Among the natural beauties of Rhodes, the Valley of the Butterflies and the meeting place of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, which is called the "Kiss of the Two Seas", are impressive.
Comparison of individual components of recreation in the resorts of Cyprus and Rhodes reveals significant differences.
Holidays in Cyprus should be chosen by tourists who:
- love the mild climate and clean, well-groomed beaches;
- prefer respectable rest;
- are gourmets and prefer Mediterranean cuisine;
- are fans of historical sites.
The Greek island of Rhodes is chosen by travelers who:
- love Greek cuisine;
- plan to master windsurfing;
- know and love history well;
- are fans of natural beauty and unique landscapes.
