They say that when God created the world, He threw a handful of his bounties on every continent. And since the island of Cyprus is located just halfway between Europe, Asia and Africa, it’s got three times more of God's blessings. 300 sunny days a year, 9 months of summer and 3 months of spring, azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, lush greenery and centuries-old history, traces of which are scattered across a small piece of land literally at every step. Choosing this island, you involuntarily wonder: where is the best place to relax in Cyprus? After all, there are so many interesting places, and so few vacation days.
A bit of politics
The island is still divided into the northern part (Turkish) and southern (Greek). The tension of the 70s of the twentieth century with armed skirmishes has long been a thing of the past. But, choosing
where it is better to relax in Cyprus,
keep in mind that for the southern part you need to open a Schengen visa. In this case, you can visit the north of the island, but see that the stamp is placed on a separate insert. Otherwise, there will be problems when returning to the south. If you choose the north, where by chance most of the historical sights are concentrated, then the road is closed to the other part (unless you are the lucky owner of the “Schengen”).
Cyprus Riviera
If you are aimed at sunbathing and swimming in the sea, then the answer to the question of where it is better to relax in Cyprus, will sound like this: of course, in the south of the island. Luxurious hotels lined up along the coast line an unbroken chain around almost the entire coastline. And in any, even a 3-star hotel, there is access to the sea, a swimming pool, a park and a huge variety of entertainment. But based on the fact that even the beach public is divided into two large groups - families craving peace and tranquility with children and noisy young people who love outdoor activities, then in the southern, Greek part you need to look at the resorts. So more opportunities to understand where it is better to spend a vacation.
Holidays in Cyprus. Tourists reviews
It is advisable to view the impressions of travelers who have already visited the island. For example, Limassol and Ayia Napa in the responses are called noisy, cheerful youth cities, where life does not stop for a minute. At the same time, Protaras is very popular with travelers with children - it is a quiet, characteristic Greek resort where life flows slowly and measuredly. Paphos is a universal city: it pleases tourists of all categories, since there are a huge number of ancient monuments and amazingly beautiful landscapes. If you chose the Turkish north, then the most popular there are Famagusta and Kyrenia.
How much does a vacation in Cyprus cost?
If you compare the island with other popular tourist destinations, then the prices for tours here, of course, are higher than in Central Europe. Bulgaria, Poland, Egypt and Turkey are cheaper, but the service there is more simple. But if you compare Cyprus with other countries of Western Europe and even with mainland Greece, then trips to the island of Aphrodite are cheaper. You can make your vacation less expensive by taking a "burning" tour. Or reduce the cost of it through early booking. As for the resorts on the island itself, the most expensive are Ayia Napa and Limassol, while Larnaca and Paphos cost less. The Turkish part is completely budgetary. Based on prices, you can choose for yourself where it is better to relax in Cyprus.