Family Holidays to Cyprus

Home to World Heritage Katos Paphos, charming little villages, ancient towns, the lovely Akamas National Park and many iconic beaches, the Paphos region is Cyprus’ most historic area and an ideal holiday base. The main resort town of Polis Chysochous is bright and modern, lively for kids and good for family hotels and self-catering apartments.

• Visit Petra tou Romiou where, according to legend, Aphrodite was born – the beach is spectacular.
• Paphos Forest is one of the island’s best places for shady, summer afternoon walks – climb a bit and kids might catch a glimpse of curly horned Mouflon.
• Kouklia, Aphrodite’s Sanctuary, is also in the Paphos region.
• Don’t miss: Katos Paphos Archaeological Park, Loutra Hammam, the Tombs of Kings, the Aphrodite Cultural Route, the Steni Museum of Cultural Life and Blue Flag Vrysoudia Beach.

Larnaka is Cyprus’ ancient port. A mix of mesmerising historic drama and energetic holiday atmosphere, it’s one of the very few Mediterranean cities to combine both so easily and still manage to charm. In and around Larnaka is a great area for family accommodation and the lively day and night activity works particularly well for older kids and teenagers.

• The extravagant Phinikoudes prom links old and new Larnaka without a breath and brings together everything from great restaurants and city beaches to live music, street theatre and cute cafés.
• Fall in love with Larnaka’s original neighbourhoods but don’t miss the quaint villages round and about, they’re famous for traditional art and crafts.
• Don’t miss: Larnaka Medieval Museum, the Folklore Museum, Piale Pasha sea walk, Larnaka Bay water sports and Agios Lazaros.

The second largest city in Cyprus and the country’s main port, Limassol is also the family holiday capital, home to great resort hotels and land of blue flag beaches. The city’s coast stretches for 15km and the glamorous marina is at the heart of a strip of shops, restaurants and cafés.

• Top area for Krassochoria – mountain wine villages.
• The sunniest southern slopes of the Troodos range are in this region.
• Don’t miss: Akrotiri Salt Lake, ancient Amathus and Kourion, walking in the Troodos Mountains and Germasogeia Dam.

About 40km south east of Limassol, Ayia Napa is known as the country’s party area and

deserves the reputation. With over 40 gorgeous beaches, waterparks, theme parks

and more than its fair share of extreme water sports, it’s a fun place to visit with kids but not the most family-friendly area to stay.