Cyprus villa holidays
Great location. Nice and peaceful but close enough to places to visit, great having the car.
Villas in Cyprus
Local cuisine in Cyprus
In Cyprus, people like to eat well and at meal times typically enjoy an array of traditional courses. When you choose a villa holiday here, prepare to slip into this relaxed pace of life with a long, lazy evening meal at a local taverna. Sample traditional Greek meze – an endless flow of Eastern Mediterranean dishes served in one sitting.
Visit harbour side tavernas offering freshly-caught fish, or enjoy a selection of international menus along Cyprus’ pretty coastline in popular resorts like Coral Bay. For ultimate relaxation, grill fresh local produce in the comfort of your own private holiday villa.
Hints of history in Cyprus
Cyprus has an overwhelming cultural heritage. Wherever you travel on the island you’ll find ancient monuments and sites, churches and monasteries depicting over 9,000 years of history.
Its open-air museums are filled with relics including a wealth of Greek temples, Roman mosaics and 15th-century frescoes. Among Cyprus’ top attractions are its Roman settlements, castle dungeons and old city walls. On your villa holiday, a visit to Aphrodite’s Rock is a must - just a few kilometres west of Pissouri, it marks the spot where the legendary goddess emerged from the waves.
Outdoor pursuits in Cyprus
Visitors flock to Cyprus to explore the island’s natural splendours – from hiking, windsurfing and sailing to horse riding at sunset. For a true look at traditional life head to the wonderful rural villages, with their authentic stone-clad houses nestled in the foothills of the mountain.
The more adventurous, and those on a family holiday, can explore the island by bike or by boat, take a jeep excursion or play a round of golf at one of Cyprus’ three championship golf courses. Small sandy coves offer magnificent snorkelling where you can explore rich underwater sea-life.
Atmospheric evenings in Cyprus
Traditional town squares play host to local restaurants, shops and bars – offering a real taste of Cyprus’ culture with live Bouzouki music and dancing. A good selection of tavernas, bars and small nightclubs can be found in the region’s larger, more cosmopolitan beachside resorts. Here, you’ll be able to dine and dance until the early hours.
Why not visit the main resort of Paphos on your Cyprus holiday and sample the town’s bustling nightlife from local discos to sophisticated night spots.
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- Witness mythological scenes at the spectacular Roman mosaics in Paphos, and explore the island’s eternal collection of archaeological treasures
- Take a jeep safari into the Troodos Mountains, discover the Kykkos Monastery and visit the highest point on the island at Mount Olympus.
- Fly over to Egypt for the day and behold the imposing Pyramids and Treasures of Tutankhanmun.
- Cool off from the sun, or splash around with the kids, at the water park in Paphos.
- Take a sunset or dinner cruise from Latchi or Paphos harbour to inject some evening glamour.
- Just a few minutes drive from Coral Bay is Paphos Bird Park, home to exotic parrots, toucans, eagles, owls and animals like giraffes, snakes and crocodiles.
