Sampling Island Life with Cyprus Hotels

Some people come to Cyprus for the fine wine and excellent cuisine, others visit for the wide stretches of beach that yawn into the azure sea, but you are sure to have your own reasons for visiting this breathtaking island. Floating in the Mediterranean Sea just off the coasts of Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, Cyprus offers a mix of Western and Eastern cultures.

Many flock to see the beautiful ruins, including mosaics, castles and breath-taking churches. Be assured that whatever you’re looking for in your accommodation, there is something for everyone with the Cyprus hotels and resorts on offer.

What to See

For those looking beyond lazing on many of Cyprus’ beaches, the island offers many experiences and attractions. With Cyprus’ 10,000 years of history, comes a lot of historical relics and sites, especially in the island’s capital – Nicosia, with its Venetian wall with three gates. Explore the heavily forested Troodoos Mountains where visitors can enjoy skiing in the winter months and hiking throughout the rest of the year. When exploring the area, visitors will also stumble across monasteries and churches. Holidaymakers might want to visit the village of Lefkara, a traditional hillside village, known for its lace and silver handicrafts.

What to Do

In the Akrotiri Peninsula lies a long stretch of sand known as Lady’s Mile Beach, this is great for families wanting to visit a beach. Water sports are a popular past time on the island and are on offer with Cyprus hotels, which include an array of water sports, including water skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. Visit Agia Napa, which enjoys a reputation as a thriving nightclub area, if it’s the clubbing scene you’re after.

Where to Stay

There are many amazing places in Cyprus and you’ll be spoilt for choice with how much there is on offer, especially with the range of deals on the beautiful Cyprus hotels available. Visit the cosmopolitan Limassol, where the Knights Templar, Richard the Lionheart and many others have all featured in its surrounding history. But don’t just visit the city for its historical importance, make sure you also get to know the locals, who have a reputation for being fun loving and will show you the best party hotspots. There is also the gateway to Cyrprus, otherwise known as Larnaca, which has both a busy port and international airport. But there is much more to Larnaca, as there is plenty on offer for historical sightseeing, and this coupled with the bright beaches and refreshing sea makes it the ideal destination.