Pick the right week in Cyprus and our beach break turns into something much bigger. We could land in the middle of a carnival parade, a rose-scented village weekend, an open-air opera night or a waterfront food festival. For most visitors, the Cyprus festival calendar is strongest in late February, May and September. Those windows […]
Cyprus drew me in before I even landed. Four and a half hours from a grey British morning, the coast appears below the plane window looking improbably blue, and the warm air hits the moment the doors open. That combination — short flight, serious sunshine, proper history, and genuinely good food — is why this
If we’re after Cyprus at a gentler pace, Polis is one of the best places to book. It trades big-resort noise for sea views, tavernas, village streets and easy access to the Akamas coast. This Polis travel guide is built for the stage when browsing turns into booking — the basics sorted fast, and actually
undefined Bellapais and Kyrenia for Gothic history and a lively harbour — see also our Cyprus history museums guide For a northern Cyprus day trip, Bellapais and Kyrenia make an easy and rewarding pair. Bellapais Abbey is the standout, with Gothic arches, pale stone and wide views towards the coast below. After that, Kyrenia brings
undefined Getting around safely: roads, taxis and public transport — see our full Cyprus travel guide for UK visitors Transport is one of the bigger practical risks — winter travel is especially smooth, see our Cyprus in winter guide in Cyprus for many visitors. For a lot of us, road safety matters more than crime
undefined Car hire, buses and taxis: which airport is easier on arrival? The best arrival airport also depends — see our full Cyprus travel guide for UK visitors on how we plan to move around once we are there — our best beaches guide helps plan the rest of the trip. If we are driving,
Cyprus surprises us in winter. We can leave grey UK skies behind in the morning and be walking by the sea a few hours later, yet snow may be sitting on the Troodos peaks that same week. That contrast is the real draw. Cyprus in winter is not a classic beach holiday — read more
Grey skies at home can make any patch of winter sun look tempting — see our guide to Cyprus in December. If we are asking whether Cyprus is warm in winter, the short answer is yes, compared with the UK. On the coast, we can get bright days in the high teens, outdoor lunches, and
A December trip to Larnaca — arriving via Larnaca airport can feel like finding an extra season. While much of the UK is grey and cold, we can still get mild sunshine, sea views and outdoor sightseeing without the summer crowds. That makes Larnaca in December a strong choice if we want a short winter
Grey skies in the UK can make December feel longer than it is. Paphos feels different. We get sea views, old ruins, festive lights and mild winter weather, often around 18 to 20 degrees during the day. That makes Paphos, Cyprus, in December a smart choice for a short break — see all our best