The promise of Cyprus is one of dazzling beaches, shimmering blue seas, endless summers and tables groaning under platters of meze and bottles of sweet, chilled wine.
From the pine-forested Troodos Mountains to the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus offers striking variety with scenic walking trails, vineyards and quiet bays.
The island’s heritage runs deep, with standout sites including Kourion, the Tomb of the Kings and Kato Paphos Archaeological Park.
Limassol, Paphos and Pissouri are home to some of the island’s finest hotels and restaurants, with charming villages such as Lefkara and Latchi worth exploring.
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Cyprus is a strong choice for an early or late season short-haul beach break.
Influenced by Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine, the local dishes are not to be missed, so be sure to sample the meze, dolmades, halloumi and traditional loukoumia.
Birthplace of Aphrodite and the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus has been seducing and inspiring travellers for thousands of years. The south-west coast is a great place to base yourself, with no shortage of high-end hotels to choose from around Limassol, Pissouri and Paphos in particular. Beyond them, to the north, rise the forested mountains of the Troodos Massif, dotted with traditional villages, picturesque churches and monasteries hiding icons from the very first days of Christianity. To the west, jutting almost defiantly into the Mediterranean, is the Akamas Peninsula, a pristine environment of valleys, gorges and wide sandy bays, where green and loggerhead turtles still come to nest in summer.
Thanks to its small size and excellent road network, you can get to virtually anywhere in Cyprus in a day, allowing for some wonderfully varied holidays. Where else in the Med can you visit mountain vineyards, explore ancient tombs, snorkel turquoise waters, and in winter, even ski?
Spring is the ideal time to visit Cyprus, when skies are blue, the air is warm and balmy, the uplands are a luxuriant green and there are wildflowers everywhere. Greek Orthodox Easter is an especially fun time to visit, with colourful events taking place right across the island. Summers are hot, leaving the sea warm enough to swim in right through until October. Winters are quieter with cooler weather.
Rarely does a destination so effortlessly capture the essence of its surroundings as Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. It’s not just the commanding Mediterranean Sea views or the centuries-old olive trees dotting its gardens that give this place an unmistakable magic — it’s the way the entire resort feels like a celebration of all things Cyprus.
One of the standout properties on the Cypriot luxury hotel scene, Anassa continues to be a firm favourite among discerning travellers, and for good reason. It is sophisticated, secluded and serene, with internal and external spaces inspired by its surroundings and the sea.
Bask in infinite views of the bright blue sea from every corner of this sleek hotel. Crisp and contemporary, AMARA is one of Limassol’s finest hotels, showcasing modern luxury, gourmet restaurants, a lavish spa, a great kids’ club and an excellent beachfront location.
Situated in the peaceful Bay of Pissouri, Columbia Beach Resort radiates the charm and character of traditional Cypriot architecture, with low-rise buildings, honey-coloured stone walls and quaint archways leading to vibrant grounds and a Blue Flag sand and shingle beach.
Set along a stretch of Limassol’s soft, sandy beach, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa has been recently redesigned with the modern traveller in mind. Its style is contemporary, its atmosphere is chic, and its amenities are undoubtedly luxurious. Best of all, it has features just for adults plus a bundle of activities for active children too.
Encased by tropical gardens and palm trees, this luxury adults-only boutique hotel is contemporary yet warm and welcoming. It boasts a beautiful sandy beach, lagoon-style outdoor pools and a heavenly Elixir Spa, all while in reach of popular Paphos harbour.
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