Cyprus has something to offer every holidaymaker. Its stunning coastline has lots of fantastic beaches and resorts for those who want little more than a week of sun, sea and sand. For history buffs, the island is also full of ancient relics and interesting ruins.Cyprus sunset | from Cyprus Tourism Organisation
The pace of life is slow, the food is cheap and delicious and the weather's superb for most of the year. No wonder it's a favourite holiday destination for the Brits.
Getting there/getting around in Cyprus
UK package holidaymakers will arrive in Larnaka or Paphos International Airports. If you haven't arranged a transfer to your resort or hotel, then the best way to get about is in a hire car.
Otherwise, there is a cheap and efficient bus service and plenty of taxis.
Beaches in Cyprus
There are some truly wonderful beaches around one of the main resorts, Paphos. In fact, six of them have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, namely Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A, Vrysoudia B, Alykes, Municipal Bath and Farros. They're all good, family friendly beaches with lots of watersports, and plenty of nearby cafes and restaurants when you fancy some lunch. Nearby Coral Bay is also attractive.
Dassoudi is the main beach in Limassol where you'll find changing rooms, a snack bar, a restaurant, a car park and again, lots of water sports.
Ayia Napa, probably the most famous resort on the island, has a lovely fine sand beach where you can try water-skiing, wind-surfing, sailing, kayaking and parasailing or hire pedalos, motor boats and speed-boats.
Sightseeing in Cyprus
Many different civilisations left their mark on Aghios Nikolaos, Crete
