Cyprus Cheap Packaged Holidays, Hotels And Flights

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With a sub tropical climate and many beautiful beaches and quiet coves, Cyprus is the perfect holiday venue just about any time of the year. Summer temperatures top 40º and Cyprus hospitality is famously warm. But there’s more to this eastern Mediterranean gem than friendly people and sunshine.

Cyprus has breathtaking inland scenery, a fascinating and eventful history and an astonishing number of ancient historic sites. You’ll feel at home here too. Cyprus was a British colony for many years and the signs are still all over the island – familiar shops, driving on the left and pillar boxes with the Queen’s monogram.

Cyprus Resorts

Ayia Napa is hot on the heels of Ibiza for the title of clubbing capital. Young music lovers flock to this energetic resort to enjoy endless clubs and world class DJs. The sounds of house, R&B, funk and hip hop fill the night air and the resort vibrates to live music, dancing, karaoke and cabarets. By day, Ayia Napa offers some of the best beaches in the Med including Grecian Bay and Nissi.

South coast Limassol is the island’s second largest town and serves up sophisticated nightlife and cosmopolitan restaurants. Larnaca is another larger town with plenty of history and miles of sandy beaches.

Paphos, on the relaxed west coast, has so many superb ancient sites it is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This charming harbour town has four lovely beaches and lots of rocky coves to explore. Further west lies the wild natural beauty of the Akamas Peninsula.

he capital of Cyprus, Nikosia, lies inland. This is the last divided European capital and has a ‘green line’ separating Greek and Turkish areas. Nikosia is rich in history and the old quarter has narrow streets and squares packed with intriguing shops, workshops, cafes and welcoming tavernas.

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Shopping in Cyprus

If you’re looking for something special to remind you of Cyprus, you’re spoilt for choice. Browse the shops and stalls full of interesting jewellery with colourful stones. Explore markets and bazaars laden with pottery, tiles, silks, scarves, baskets, antiques and ornaments. You may want to take a bigger suitcase.

Eating Out In Cyprus

Cyprus is full of ideas for eating out. There are and lovely local restaurants in the inland towns and villages and great fish restaurants and waterfront tavernas on the shores. The popular resorts provide everything from Cypriot mezes to Italian, Indian and Japanese cuisine. Local delicacies? Start the day with grilled haloumi cheese for breakfast. For dinner, try stuffed vine leaves, meatballs and mouthwatering moussaka. And don’t miss the local beer, Keo – perfect on a hot day.

Nightlife in Cyprus

Again, there’s so much variety. Ayia Napa is party central and draws music lovers to some of the coolest clubs on the Med. Paphos is another party town whilst Limassol is smart and sophisticated. Northern Cyprus is ideal if you’re looking for peaceful bars and waterside restaurants.

Must See and Do

Lazy days on the beach may be top of your list, but set aside time to see the fabulous historic sites of Cyprus. Take a look at the mosaics at The House of Dionysus, the ancient theatre at Kourion and the fabulous frescoes in the foothill churches of the magnificent Troodos Mountains. Feeling energetic? How about walking, golf, fishing, horse-riding, jet-skiing, parasailing or bungee jumping?

FIZZ FACTS

Today’s temperature in Cyprus: 38°

Time difference: GMT + 2 hours

Fizz Recommends

“Karousos Beach Restaurant in Ayia Napa is a must. A beautiful, romantic setting and the best fish meze ever. Ouzo mussels, prawns and dish after delicious dish. We counted 19 or 20! And the traditional sweets are gorgeous!”

“Try the rack of ribs at Jo’s Diner in Paphos. The best I’ve ever eaten. Great value and a wonderfully friendly, family-run restaurant.”