Enriched by a wealth of churches, antiquities and natural surroundings and with beautiful, diverse scenery, holidaying in Cyprus is sure to suit all tastes. With over 330 days of sunshine yearly and 9000 years of beguiling history, Cyprus, as a holiday retreat, has something for everybody. Feasibly you could vacation in Cyprus all year round and it's an outstanding place for a family vacation as there is something for all ages and preferences. For those who want to spend long lazy days in the sun as well as seeing many World heritage sites villa holidays are excellent .
From the clubs of Ayia Napa to the family beaches at Protaras, from the harbours of Larnaca and Limassol and the diverseness of Nicosia, to the Troodos Mountains and the Akamas Peninsula near the more restrained west coast resorts of Latchi and Polis that offer glorious walking holidays, Cyprus supplies all that you could desire in a holiday.
On the west coast you have Paphos which is an entrancing resort with an attractive harbour, a richness of nearby historical sites and options of moderately priced bars and tavernas. Polis is even more restrained than Paphos and has smaller unspoilt beaches and coves to unearth. Near to the foothills of the Paphos mountains is Pomos a village with uninhabited beaches, remarkable landscapes and sandy coves. Also near to Paphos is Pissouri which is surrounded by high cliffs. There are water sports galore available on the Coral Bay Beach and sightseeing and a choice of interests which will keep the older children occupied making Paphos ideal for combination family vacations, with a prosperity of things to see and do.
Ayia Napa is known as the clubbing capital of Cyprus and is on the eastern side of the island. In summer many of the large European clubs set up home here and it becomes an alternative to Ibiza. The beaches are excellent although crowded in summer. Protaras, on the other hand, is similar in style to Ayia Napa, but has more space and beach family holidays are best spent here. The beaches are long and sandy with safe clear water. Nearby Pernera has one of the quietest and least crowded beaches in the Protaras area.
Those seeking a Cyprus holiday integrating beaches with more veritable Cypriot life should think about one of the larger coastal towns like Limassol. The islands second largest city, Limassol offers a good foundation for exploring while enjoying your holidays in Cyprus and is ideal for those planning a trip to the Troodos Mountains and the nearby villages. There are numerous attractions as well as authentic Greek tavernas and music clubs.
Larnaca, positioned on the south east side of the island, is a stylish coastal town with exceptional shops and restaurants and the charming Palm Tree Promenade. It is home to one of the two primary airports on the island and is noted for its' large harbour and international yacht marina. It is regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Thought of as the shopping heart of Cyprus, the capital, Nicosia is the largest city of Cyprus is and is modern, progressive with variations amongst an expanding New city and an old walled city with a great range of shops and street markets. Meandering the old cobbled streets you can waste hours just savouring the captivating mixture of old and new.
If you have the chance to visit Cyprus it is to be recommended. Pleasing temperatures and sunny days are all but guaranteed and intense temperatures are exceptional. A chance to taste the delectable traditional menus and superb wines, is it no wonder that holidays in Cyprus are considered to be holidays in paradise where you will be accepted by amiable Cypriots in all districts.
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