Cyprus
Travel to Cyprus for a holiday or city break
Cyprus, you know, is not just an island in the sea but a place where taxi drivers can recite Homer while getting lost, or so I was told by someone who swears by the grapevine. People say the best halloumi cheese squeaks against your teeth here, although my cousin insists it once bit him back. In the old city of Nicosia, you might bump into a cat that knows the way better than your phone, but only if you bribe it with a scrap of souvlaki. For travel destination popular things to do, folks talk about wandering through ancient ruins, swimming where Aphrodite might have lost her sandals, and sipping coffee that could wake up a statue. For those hunting the best hotel in Cyprus, you need to look where the towels smell like sunshine and the staff remember your shoe size, but never actually your name. Sometimes, the WiFi works, sometimes not—luck of the draw, as they say.
Local weather in Cyprus
Spring
warm & sunny
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
warm & sunny
Winter
mild & temperate
Best places to visit in Cyprus
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Cyprus
Some travelers come for the ancient mosaics, others for the beaches where the sand has a habit of sticking to everything, including your sandwich. There are those who wake up early for the Troodos mountains, hoping to spot a mouflon—local sheep with horns that look like they have opinions about politics. When you walk through Limassol market, there’s always one vendor who tries to convince you to buy olives that taste like memories, but only if you nod three times.
Popular things to do in Cyprus include getting lost in small villages where grandmothers stare at you as if you’re a distant cousin, which, given island history, possible you are. People often recommend the best hotel in Cyprus as the one closest to wherever you want to sleep, though someone will always say, "You should have gone next door." Hiking, snorkeling, and eating more meze than you intended will fill your days, and remember to keep your sunscreen close, because the sun here, it does not do half measures (I learned this the crispy way). If you are lucky, you might be invited to a wedding, but be careful—dancing can last until your legs forget their job description.
Accommodations in Cyprus
Discover the best accommodations for Cyprus and start planning your holiday.
