Cyprus is not in vain called a paradise. Aphrodite Island is one of the best resorts in the Mediterranean. Only Sicily and Sardinia are superior in size. It has a rich history, mild climate, attractions, quite picturesque nature. All this helps to attract a large number of tourists from various countries. There are several resorts there, so let's try to figure out where it is better to relax in Cyprus. How do they differ when it is best to fly to the island.
The place of your vacation depends on which vacation you prefer - quiet, calm or active, with a visit to discos, night clubs. Despite the fact that the country is small, here you can get almost everything you want.
Where to relax in Cyprus? Let's analyze the top five resorts.
Limassol
Tourists come here all year round, and life in this city is in full swing all the time. Various holidays are constantly held here: in the spring - masquerades, parades and carnivals; in the summer, theater troupes from all over the world come to the festival of dramatic art; winemaking festival kicks off in the fall.
The resort has many chic hotels and restaurants, nightclubs and discos, bars, taverns. Sports activities - tennis, horse riding, yachting, in winter - skiing. And you can just lie on the cleanest beach and swim in the warm sea.
Pathos
Considering the question of where it is better to relax in Cyprus, one can not help but mention the resort of Paphos. This locality is the exact opposite of Limassol. It was once the ancient capital of the island. Now there are many different historical sites of world significance: the villa of Dionysus, the catacombs of St. Solomonia, the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum of Eliadis, the Byzantine Museum, Neophytos Monastery, Royal Tombs and others. There is also a very beautiful Akamas park, a picturesque harbor. A quiet and measured family vacation is the main destination of Paphos.
Larnaca
This is one of the main cities of Cyprus. The visiting card is the world famous Palm Embankment. This is not anywhere else in the world. Hal Sultan Tekke Mosque and Salt Lake are local attractions that must be visited.
Many hotels on the coast, bars, taverns, restaurants, live music - all this is also available here. Most tourists arrive at the local airport, and then travel to other resorts.
Protaras
This is a rapidly developing young resort with the most modern hotels. They are equipped with everything, you can fully relax without leaving their borders. Where is the best place to relax in Cyprus? Here! The most gorgeous beaches with golden sand and clear water. A lot of sports, such as water skiing, minigolf, tennis, parachuting.
Ayia Napa
If a youth company is trying to answer the question of where it is better to relax in Cyprus, the answer is unequivocal - in Ayia Napa. The abundance of restaurants, taverns, bars, karaoke, magnificent views of the open sea here at every step. In the summer season there are various dance and folklore evenings, festivals and holidays, parties and youth discos until the morning.
There are few attractions: the village of Liopetri with its beautiful wicker baskets and the village of Paralimni. If you want extreme, visit the new Marine Park.
Well, when is the best time to relax on the island of Aphrodite? The season lasts from April to October. All these months you can sunbathe and swim. From my personal point of view, as a person who lived two years in Limassol, the most comfortable Cyprus in June, September and October (for lovers of beach holidays). In July and August it is very hot there.