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Holidays to Cyprus

When you visit Cyprus, you’ll find an island full of historical treasures, gorgeous landscapes and golden beaches.

From the beauty of the Kykkos Monastery to the warm shores of Nissi Beach, there is so much to see and do. Why not visit the fascinating Paphos Castle or take a hike up to the top of Mount Olympus? Or if you’d prefer to lounge by the sea, take a stroll down to the stunning Coral Bay.

The food of a place is the soul of a place, and the food of Cyprus has to be tasted to be believed. With gorgeous food like succulent lamb kebabs, tasty baklava and grilled halloumi, you’ll never go hungry during your stay.

With an awe-inspiring landscape, fantastic food and great things to see and do, visit Cyprus with Barrhead Travel. Speak to one of our travel experts today.

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What to expect in Cyprus

There's a great deal packed onto the small island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. It's most popular for its deep blue Mediterranean waters, seaside resorts, and silver beaches. In addition, it's riddled with relics of ancient history: beehive huts of primitive peoples, classical Greek and Roman ruins, and everything in between.

The charms of Cyprus are many and varied. For a start, the weather is sunny and dry for most of the year and the encircling sea is blue, clear, and enticing. There are modern luxury hotels in the coastal resort towns, historically restored city precincts to explore, taverns, and nightlife aplenty.

The country has remote and picturesque mountain villages and monasteries, beautiful churches, Crusader castles, and fascinating museums. The local people are extremely welcoming of tourists, happy to share their innate love of life and camaraderie.

In Cyprus, it's possible to mingle with the crowds or seek isolation off the beaten track, even in the peak holiday season. For this reason, the island is also a favoured destination for honeymooners. It has the reputation for being where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, is said to have arisen from the sea.

While the fascinating history of Cyprus is worth exploring, many tourists come to enjoy the country's beautiful beaches and resorts. Cyprus is home to 49 Blue Flag beaches, where snorkelling and scuba diving, waterskiing, quad biking, and windsurfing are all on offer. The top beaches have excellent facilities, with restaurants and bars, hotels, and other amenities within easy reach of those on the shore.

Steeped in ancient culture, it's no wonder Cyprus offers some of the most exciting and fascinating sightseeing opportunities in Europe. Highlights include a visit to the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia to view artefacts dating back over 8,500 years, as well as exploring the site of the first discovered Neolithic ruins of Choirokoitia, just north of Larnaca.

Tourists can also marvel at the striking mosaic floors in Paphos, dating from the third century AD, before visiting the mystical catacombs of Agia Solomoni Church, where visitors are greeted by a pistachio tree laden with pieces of cloth.

Another favourite for visitors is taking a romantic excursion from Paphos to visit the natural grotto on the Akamas Peninsula near Polis, 30 miles (48km) north of Paphos. Legend has it that the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, used to take her baths in the waters.

The public transport system in Cyprus is reliable enough to get to most major cities. However, one of the best ways to get a real feel for the country and to explore everything it has to offer is to hire a car or moped and take a leisurely tour around Cyprus.

Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine all year round. Long, dry summers and mild winters are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer is a time of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters are mild, with some rain and snow on the Troodos Mountains.

Cypriots are fond of saying that 11 out of the 12 months are sunny in their country and it is no idle boast: the 'summer' holiday season lasts about eight months in Cyprus, beginning in April with average temperatures of 70-73°F (21-23°C) during the day and 52-55°F (11-13°C) at night; and ending in November when average temperatures are 72-73°F (22-23°C) during the day, and 54-57°F (12-14°C) at night. The remaining four months of the year are by no means freezing either, with temperatures still sometimes exceeding 68°F (20°C).

These enviable statistics make Cyprus a year-round holiday destination, particularly as European winter sun-seekers often choose to vacation here even in the cooler months. However, peak tourist season is summer (June to August).