Booking that great Holiday to Cyprus
Cyprus Holidays offer the holidaymaker the opportunity to experience modern beach resorts with bustling and vibrant towns steeped in ancient history. Cyprus offers you the chance to explore a fascinating country which combines a rich historical past in a modern and relaxing environment. From the modern bustling resorts of Paphos and Limassol, to the relaxing beach resort of Protaras and to Ayia Napa, the nightlife capital, this island has something for all tastes. Cyprus holidays offer a huge range of quality hotel and apartments to choose from, coupled with a glorious sunny year round climate.
Cyprus offers a superb range of beaches from the golden sands of Coral Bay, Protaras and Ayia Napa, to the quieter more laid back beaches of Latchi and Polis located on the western peninsula. A wide variety of watersports are also available from water ski-ing, windsurfing, paragliding, sailing and diving available from most holiday resorts on the island.
Cyprus also offer the holidaymaker some fascinating historical sites including the monasteries of Chrysoroyiatissa, Ayios Neophytos and Kykkos as well as the traditional inland mountain village of Yeroskipou. Paphos also has some interesting ancient relics including the Pillar of St. Paul, the Paphos mosaics and the Tomb of the Kings which dates back to over 300 BC. The 15th century Kolossi castle and the ancient city of Kourion with its magnificent theatre is also fascinating and one the most important archaeological sites in Cyprus. Your visit to Cyprus would not be complete without a trip to the Troodos mountains, covered in thick pine forest with picturesque villages and monasteries dotted along the drive up to its scenic summit offering breathtaking views of the island.
Your holiday would not be complete without trying the delicious range of local Cypriot cuisine. Seafood dishes include sea bass, red mullet and Kalamari (squid). The delicious local Halloumi cheese is commonly served either fresh or grilled, as an appetiser. Other traditional Cypriot delicacies include charcoal grilled lamb, Souvlaki (pork and chicken cooked over charcoal), Lountza (smoked pork meat), and Sheftalia (wrapped minced meat). For desert you must try the Lokum (Turkish delight) and the local sweet pastries including Baklava.
Cyprus holidays are renowned for their excellent levels of accommodation, and you will find a wide range of hotels and apartments to suit your needs. Younger holidaymakers will be heading towards Ayia Napa for its lively nightlife, while discerning couples can indulge themselves in and excellent range of luxury hotels in Paphos and Limassol. Families will be drawn to the hotels offering kids clubs and plenty of children’s facilities primarily in Protaras and Paphos but also all over the island. Cyprus is a very popular destination for weddings and honeymoons due to the islands importance as the birthplace of Aphrodite the goddess of love, and its romantic venues for weddings and honeymoons. Cyprus holidays are an excellent choice for special interest groups including golf, bowls, dance and bridge holidays.