Fall in love with Aphrodite's isle on your holiday. Spot colourful fish in the crystal waters at Cyprus' rugged Cape Greco and bronzed bodies on party resort Ayia Napa's sandy Nissi Beach. Explore Venetian walls in the capital, Nicosia, and Roman mosaics in the Cyprus holiday resort of Paphos. Enjoy fresh fish and seafood at Latchi's habourside tavernas.
Holidays in Cyprus: regions
The best Cyprus holiday beaches are at Ayia Napa and Protaras, where warm turquoise seas lap the resorts' gently shelving golden sands. Spend lazy days on your Cyprus holiday sipping cold drinks in cafes lining Larnaca's lively promenade, and nights dancing till dawn in Limassol's glitzy nightclubs. In the west, stroll around Paphos' colourful fishing harbour on Cyprus holidays.
City holidays in Cyprus
Holiday in Cyprus and explore its capital, Nicosia, with its archaeological museums, mosques and Venetian walls. Venture west on your Cyprus holiday to Paphos' UNESCO Roman mosaics, or Larnaca's Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, where Prophet Mohammed's relative Hala Sultan lies entombed. For cultural Cyprus holidays, wander around Limassol's 12th-century Crusader Castle.
Outdoor holidays in Cyprus
Hike the Troodos' Kaledonia trail on your Cyprus holidays, ending at spectacular cascading waterfalls. In winter, ski down snowy Mount Olympus and water-ski in Coral Bay. Holiday in Cyprus and learn to kite-ski in laid-back Pissouri or dive a wreck off Larnaca. Spot loggerhead turtles at beautiful Lara Bay in Akamas on a Cyprus holiday jeep safari.
Foodie holidays in Cyprus
Join the locals on your Cyprus holiday for a traditional meze, a slow banquet of vegetables, meat and fish. Try grilled halloumi (sheep's cheese), dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) and kleftiko (slow-baked lamb in a rich sauce). Take home sweet Commandaria wine, olive oil and Greek Delight (similar to Turkish Delight) from your Cyprus holiday.
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Fast Facts - Cyprus
Language
Greek (south) / Turkish (north)
Currency
The Euro
GMT
GMT +2 (+3 in summertime)
Electricity
240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard
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