Holidays to Cyprus
Golden days on golden beaches, tasty bites in traditional tavernas, and awe-inspiring moments among ancient wonders… a Cyprus holiday is a refreshing escape from the ordinary.
Ayia like my style
The nightlife capital of Cyprus – the iconic Ayia Napa – is unmissable for those of you looking to let loose. Encore, Titanic Club, Square Bar and Jungle Bar are just some of the wonderfully named clubs and drinking holes worth your time.
When you need a breather (and it’s probably recommended), hit Ayia Napa’s Nissi Beach during the day and recover with a refreshing dunk in the Med.
Shore thing
Whether you want to be smack bang in the middle of the action or a million miles from another soul, there’s a beach perfect for you in Cyprus. The island is, after all, the third biggest in the Mediterranean and there’s around 400 miles of lovely coastline to explore.
Highlights include quiet, sandy Zapallo Bay on the south coast, Fig Tree Bay with its high-energy watersports in the east and the lovely Silver Beach in the north (close to the ancient Salamis Ruins).
Rewind time
With around 11,000 years of history taking place in ancient Greek temples, Roman theatres and Byzantine churches, Cyprus is a bona fide playground for the history buffs among us.
Make time for a leisurely wander through the crumbly ruins of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos, hike to the hilltop St Hilarion Castle, and enjoy the magnificent views at the Theatre of Kourion (where, if you’re lucky, you may even catch a live show).
You had us at halloumi
Get ready to take a big bite out of Cyprus. This country is a yummy culinary melting pot, with Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean and Arabian influences. The mezze, in particular, is a-mezze-ing (yeah, we went there).
The capital Nicosia and the southern coastal city of Limassol are two of the best places for foodies in Cyprus, with the former playing host to a mix of traditional and modern tavernas, and the latter close to more authentic village eateries (in and around the Troodos Mountains).
Sneak Peek
Best for... Nightlife, beaches and history – and not necessarily in that order! ⛱️
Go... In summer for peak party mayhem or the shoulder season for great weather without the crowds 😎
You have to... Experience a Nissi Beach summer party 🪩
Cyprus holiday deals
Aliathon Resort
- 20 Sept 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Gatwick
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Anemi Hotel & Suites Paphos
4.4
Excellent
- 20 Sept 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort
4.1
Very Good
- 24 May 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Manchester
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Akti Beach Village Resort
4.5
Excellent
- 3 Apr 2027
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Stansted
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Top destinations in Cyprus
Protaras
Prices from
£339 pp
Larnaca
Prices from
£339 pp
Limassol
Prices from
£429 pp
Polis
Prices from
£339 pp
Details
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Greek & Turkish
Time difference
GMT+2
Cost of a beer
€2-4
3-course meal
€15-30
Flight time
4.5h
Tombs and temples
If you love your culture and history, a Cyprus holiday will blow your socks off. For a quick introduction to Cypriot art, check out the State Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Costas Argyrou Museum.
For history, top picks include the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos (to explore ancient underground tombs), Agios Lazaros in Larnaca for its gold-plated interior, and Arsos Folk Art Museum, which will take you back to 18th-century domesticity.
Top Cyprus beaches
Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa is arguably Cyprus's headline act. Golden sands, turquoise waters, beach bars, DJs and watersports – this mega-popular beach has got it all.
Not your scene? No probs. Pop over to nearby Konnos Beach for gentle swims and a comparatively quieter atmosphere or venture to the far-flung Golden Beach on the Karpas Peninsula, where you’ll trade facilities for pure tranquillity (just ask any of the turtles that nest here).
Nightlife
Ayia Napa is still, to this day, unbeatable when it comes to nightlife. Make a beeline for the brightly lit, heaving Ayia Napa Square, where most of the action happens. Start easy with a karaoke night at Senior Frog’s and then go wild at the legendary (and literally massive) Castle Club.
Alternatively, there’s Paphos, which is a lot more chilled out. The nightlife here is more about cocktails at harbour-side bars, pints in the pub and alfresco dining – and less about clubbing into the early hours.
When to go to Cyprus
Aside from December and January, when it’s a bit cooler and rainy, the weather is superb in Cyprus for most of the year. The warm weather starts kicking in in February before the real summer heat hits in May.
It starts to cool off again in October and it’s between then and the end of November, that you’ll likely find a crowd-pleasing cheap Cyprus holiday.
To avoid the crowds, look to travel outside of the peak summer season of July and August (though visiting at the height of summer is popular for a reason).
