Cyprus holiday at sea. Beach holidays in Cyprus. Public transport in cities

The tourist flow to the Republic of Cyprus is increasing every year. It is beneficial for the island to attract vacationers, so they are developing tourism infrastructure: build new hotels, roads and shops, maintain historical and architectural attractions in proper condition. But guests are most attracted to the resorts of Cyprus with sandy beaches, and there are a considerable number of them here. Soft sand, smooth entry into the water, versatile water activities - this is appreciated by families with children, young people, and older people.

The most famous and largest Cypriot resorts are Ayia Napa, Protaras, Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca. They lie along the coast of the island. Almost all the beaches on the coast are sandy; they differ only in the color of the sand: natural black, yellow or bulk white. Most of them have blue flags for developed infrastructure and cleanliness, so you don’t have to worry about their environmental safety.

Many of them are municipal property, so entry to the beach is free, but you will have to pay for using all the infrastructure on the shore. This applies to renting sun loungers and umbrellas, and to riding catamarans or water slides.

Hotels in Cyprus with a sandy beach are in particular demand, so it is recommended to book rooms in advance. Let's look at the resorts in more detail from the point of view of beach tourism, including choosing ones suitable for families with children.

Ayia Napa

The resort town in the east of the island grew over several decades from a small village at the monastery of Ayia Napa (“holy avenue”). Now the ancient monastery functions only as a museum, and believers go to services in the new temple built nearby.

Today Ayia Napa is a major tourist city, focused on active and club recreation for young people. The city has countless clubs, bars, discos and souvenir shops. The best sandy beaches of Cyprus are located here, among them the following can be distinguished:

Nissi is the most famous beach in Cyprus, accordingly, the area around it is occupied by the most luxurious hotels. Coastal restaurants, bars and hotels are bustling even in dark time days: incendiary music is heard, noisy themed parties are held. Highlight Nissi Beach- in its white fine imported sand covering the coastal strip. Entertainment on the beach is available to people with different financial conditions and levels of physical fitness: this includes sailing on yachts and catamarans, bungee jumping, banana boat and parachute riding, and playing beach volleyball. After active pastime tourists can eat in numerous cafes on the seashore. Nissi Beach has extensive shallow areas where the water warms up well even at the end of the day. swimming season. On the right side of the beach (if you face the sea) there are rocky areas. Located in the sea near the shore small island ok, which can be reached on foot along a sand spit. Tip: Wear beach shoes when crossing the island to avoid injury from sharp rocks. The disadvantage of the place is that it is crowded.
Pantahou - located to the right of the fishing port. Stretched for more than a kilometer. The narrow beach strip is framed by a rocky shore with growing palm trees and acacias. The crowded shore becomes quiet only at night and in the pre-dawn hours. To relax with children on this beach, choose its left, calmer side. On the right side there are restaurants and hookah bars, discos and bars.
Landa, or New Golden Beach, is 400 m long and 50 m wide. The white sandy beach is a Blue Flag holder and is more suitable for children than Nissi. Landa Beach offers sports and entertainment equipment rentals, bungalows and restaurants, picnic areas and parking lots.
Makronissos is a non-party area 5 km from the resort center. Hotels attract families with children precisely because of this quiet shore with fine light sand and a gentle entrance to the sea.

There are others in the Ayia Napa area that are suitable for families with children: Ayia Thekla, Sandy, Krio Nero and Kermia.

Makronissos Beach

Protaras

This resort in the southeast of Cyprus is aimed at families with children. Located 10 km from Ayia Napa. When searching for those resorts where Cyprus has good sandy beaches, many family tourists choose Protaras. On the shore there is white sand, developed infrastructure and a gentle entrance to the sea.

The beach in Fig Tree Bay has become a place of rest not only for visitors with children, but also local residents. Crowded during the high summer season, the influx of tourists is reduced in September and May, when schoolchildren are in session. Luxury hotels next to the beach, working on an all-inclusive basis, they offer guests various services: use of a swimming pool, boat trips along the coast, sightseeing trips To interesting places, rental of beach equipment: scuba gear, catamarans, boats. Budget hotels and boarding houses for a low cost offer only accommodation in comfortable conditions, sometimes with breakfast.
Konnos Bay is located 2 km from the center of Protaras. Not very suitable for families with children due to the steep or long descent to the sea, but perfect for scuba divers and divers.
Luma, a beach next to the Zolotoy Bereg hotel, is located in cozy bay protected from wind and waves. Golden sand, green date palms in the hotel area, cleanliness, shallow blue water - ideal conditions for a cozy family vacation.
Sunrise, a beach near the hotel of the same name, located on the shore. The uncrowded shore with fine sand stretches for 500 m. Entrance is free for everyone. Those staying in nearby hotels will find entertainment on the beach for children, young people and the elderly.
Flamingo is a beach with fine sand, where grassy green slopes descend directly to the water. Cyprus resorts offer not only passive, but also leisure, Flamingo was no exception. Boats and steamboats, jet skis and paragliders, tennis courts are available to vacationers, and souvenir shops and cafes are open on the embankment. Quite a crowded place.

Beach at Fig Tree Bay

Limassol

This city in the south of the island is one of the largest in Cyprus, and one of the noisiest and most cheerful. Like many popular resorts, the city builds hotels of various levels of service, for every budget, so both lovers of luxurious life and people on a limited budget come here. From Limassol you can go on boat excursions to Israel, Egypt or the island of Rhodes. You can have fun with your children in water parks, amusement parks and the zoo.

In Limassol, the beach area stretches for 10 km; the beaches are not only sandy, there are pebble and sand-pebble beaches. The sand in Limassol is dark volcanic, with impurities that are beneficial for human skin.

The best beach in Limassol is the sand and pebble Ladies Mile (“Ladies’ Mile”). It is very long, about 7 km in length, and has all the necessary infrastructure. Here you can go diving, karting, and yachting. There is also entertainment for children. Among the sand and pebble ones, you can also name Dasoudi, Akti Olympion, Governors, Pissouri, Aphrodite and Miami.

Ladies Mile

Larnaca

This city in the southeast has a long beach line of 25 km. There is no white sand, so beloved by children. The beaches are covered with small pebbles or gray sand mixed with shell rock. The beach infrastructure is also very diverse. Among the beaches are the following: Finikoudes, Dhekelia, Mackenzie, Faros, Kastella, Yanates.

Finikoudes

Pathos

The city in the southwest of Cyprus, according to legend, is the birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite. She emerged from the sea foam on the shore of Petra tou Romiou. Within the city there are sandy, pebble and wild rocky beaches. We are only considering sandy ones where you can come for comfortable rest with children - Coral Bay, Corallia, Vrisudiya. Sandy and pebbly: Geroskipou, Latchi.

Petra tou Romiou beach

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The best beaches in Cyprus - this list could take several pages of neat text. How can I describe all the beauty that nature has bestowed on the Cypriot coast?! It is not surprising that our compatriots have such a strong attachment to Cyprus: the cleanliness and well-groomed nature of its beaches (free, it is worth paying attention) are beyond praise. Beach holiday in Cyprus, hotel areas will not cost anything, wild beaches They captivate you with their pristine, untouched beauty; on municipal beaches you can rent an umbrella or sunbed if you wish. The best beaches of Cyprus (and according to tourists, the absolute majority) have the Blue Flag as confirmation of their cleanliness and charm. In total, Cyprus has about 90 official beaches and a lot of wild ones. According to Russians who managed to travel to Cyprus and get acquainted with its beauty, the best beaches in Cyprus are, first of all, Nissi Beach (Ayia Napa). The fame of this beach resounds throughout Europe and even further, and all thanks to the azure water, wonderful sand, picturesque surroundings and beautiful developed infrastructure, where there is entertainment for both adults and children. Alagadi beach, 15 km from Kyrenia, in the town of Esentepe, deserves special mention. Here, green turtles lay eggs in May and baby turtles hatch in July. Beach holidays in Cyprus include: Pharos, Alykes and Pachyammos in Paphos, cozy beaches of Kastella, Phinikoudes and Mckenzie (very popular) in Larnaca, Potami and Louma in Limassol. A beautiful beach in Paphos is Coral Bay, located in a horseshoe-shaped bay. It has a gentle slope, the water is warm, and many families with children come here. Ayia Napa is simply replete with Blue Flag beaches - Lanta, Nissi Bay and Nissi Beach, Kermia, Glyki Nero, Konnos Bay, Katsarka, Agia Thekla, Pernera, Macronissos and Vathia Gonia (the list goes on and on). And the resorts of Cyprus that do not have a flag are no worse: coastline Looks neat and well-groomed everywhere. Best resorts Cyprus are virtually identical best beaches islands, because no matter what vacation spot you choose, its beach amazes with the beauty of the surrounding view and the purity of the water. There is not a person among our travelers who would not be impressed by the picturesque sandy beaches of Cyprus. If you want maximum privacy, then the wild sandy beaches of Cyprus will give you tranquility and the opportunity to reflect on issues that concern you and even swim naked in the gentle waves. At the same time, the municipal beaches of Cyprus with sand or pebbles are surrounded by all kinds of shops, restaurants, snack bars and entertainment venues such that you can not appear in your room at all until nightfall, but spend all your time here, in the soft embrace Mediterranean Sea. The color of the sand on the island varies, but the white sand beaches of Cyprus are especially popular - the water on them seems unusually clear and azure. The sandy beaches of Cyprus are not only pure pleasure and sunbathing, but also have health benefits, as the hot sand heals joints and warms up tired muscles.

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Cyprus is very clean beaches, hotels with good service and an easy “excursion”. Entertainment includes mini-cruises, thalassotherapy and delicious Greek cuisine. The capital Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia Napa, Limassol and Protaras - all about Cyprus: weather, tours, reviews, maps and prices.

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Perhaps the most adequate assessment of tourist Cyprus would sound like this: “strong Mediterranean goodness.” That is, this is a completely typical destination for a beach holiday, without any bright or unique “tricks”, but without any major drawbacks (unless, of course, you count the rather high prices as such). The island has a mild climate, hotel service is quite adequate to their level, and the beaches are very clean, with many Blue flags- so tours to Cyprus are more than deservedly popular among travelers.

Regions and resorts of Cyprus

The island of Cyprus has several excellent beach resorts and one ski resort.

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Climate

A daily flight to Larnaca from Moscow is operated by Aeroflot, and since 2016 also by the low-cost airline Pobeda. S7 Airlines flies from Moscow to Larnaca and Paphos three times a week. The journey takes about 4 hours.

From St. Petersburg, direct flights to Larnaca are operated by Rossiya Airlines on Thursdays and Sundays. During the summer season, there are additional charter flights, and the rest of the time it is easier to fly with a transfer in Moscow.

Also in summer there is charter flights from Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Rostov-on-Don, Moscow, Samara and other cities.

By sea

Cyprus can be reached by sea using regular flights and private ships from the ports of Greece, Egypt and Israel. From the Greek port of Piraeus, several transport companies operate regular ferry services to Limassol and back.

In particular, flights from Greece (including the islands), Egypt and other ports are operated by Cruise Cyprus (website on English language). Cruise prices start from 250 EUR per person one way. Prices on the page are as of September 2018.

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Transport

You can travel around the island by intercity buses. From every major city, buses usually depart twice a day (morning and evening), except Sundays.

Travel cost: approximately 3 EUR for 50 km. There are single, daily, weekly, monthly and annual passes. All, except one-time, offer an unlimited number of trips. A single trip ticket from Limassol to Larnaca costs 4 EUR, a day ticket costs 7 EUR, a weekly ticket costs 33 EUR, and a monthly ticket costs 70 EUR. You can purchase them at bus stops or from the driver.

There are also single travel tickets valid on all intercity routes: for one day - 15 EUR, for a week - 75 EUR. More detailed information about tariffs, routes and stops - on the carrier’s website.

Public transport in cities

IN major cities There are municipal buses and minibuses. Travel time is from 4:00 (in some cities - from 6:00) to midnight. In large tourist cities There are 24-hour buses, but they have special night rates (but in any case they are cheaper than a taxi). On Sundays and holidays, many drivers have a legal day off, but in tourist centers there are rare buses.

The ticket system is the same as for intercity buses. There are single, daily, weekly, monthly and annual passes. A single day ticket (from 4:00 to 21:00) costs 1.50 EUR, a night ticket (from 21:00 to 4:00) - 2.50 EUR. A daily weekly pass (there are no night passes) will cost 20 EUR, and a daily intercity pass (a one-day ticket that gives the right to travel on both intercity and city transport) will cost 15 EUR.

A taxi can be stopped on the street, called through the hotel administrator, or by phone from any store or restaurant. There are two tariffs: day (from 6:00 to 20:30) and night (from 20:30 to 6:00, 15% more expensive); The baggage transportation tariff does not depend on the time of day. It is better to agree on the price with the driver in advance, and a few words in Greek can reduce the price a little. The average cost of a taxi ride is 5-10 EUR for a 10-15 minute journey, depending on the city.

Car rental in Cyprus

Police, fire service, ambulance: 112, 199 (24 hours a day).

Information help desk: 191, 192 (24 hours a day).

Beaches

All beaches in Cyprus are municipal and free; you only have to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas (3-7 EUR per day). Some hotels provide beach equipment for their guests free of charge, but this is more likely to apply to the most expensive hotels. In city centers, hotels from beach strip separates the highway.

Diving in Cyprus

Diving in Cyprus is not as spectacular as in Red or Caribbean seas, but also offers good opportunities for beginners and experienced divers. The flora and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea is not particularly diverse, but it is full of sunken ships, caves and other interesting objects. Best places dive sites are located around Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Ayia Napa.

In Larnaca there is one of the most interesting diving sites in the world - the sunken Swedish ferry "Zenobia", which was wrecked in 1980. None of the crew members were injured, only the ferry itself and the trucks, which lie on the seabed at a depth of about 40 m. at a depth of 33 m in the same area rests the cruiser HMS Cricket from the Second World War, which sank to the bottom in 1947. A little deeper - at 50 m - there is a rock in the form of a mushroom Mushrooms Rock, and at 10 m in depth - Octopus Reef, where they live octopuses.

The Swedish ferry Zenobia, which sank in the waters near Larnaca, is one of the ten most interesting dive sites in the world.

In Paphos, divers will be interested in seeing the Greek vessel Achilleas, which was wrecked in 1975 under unclear circumstances (depth 12 m), and the unique natural monument, similar to an amphitheater (12 m). And just 5-10 m in these waters you can see Amphorae Reef - amphorae and other ancient pottery that sank along with Greek galleys.

In the waters near Limassol there are also many ships at different depths, from 7 to 23 m. There are caves that look like ancient tombs, where you can watch the cute fish living there (for example, Tombs caves at a depth of 12 m).

Ayia Napa has a very picturesque canyon (depth 25 m) with corals, caves and the remains of ancient Phoenician wooden ships.

Dive centers are located throughout the island. Beginners will first be offered diving in the pool, and then released into open water. Almost every major dive center has Russian-speaking instructors, so there will be no problems with communication.

Beginning divers undergo mandatory training, which includes instruction, swimming pool and diving open water at a depth of no more than 10 m. The cost of one dive is from 50 EUR. The Open Water Diving program involves a training course lasting 4-5 days, from 5 dives in open water, and based on the results an international diver certificate is issued. Cost - from 250 EUR.

What to bring

Popular souvenirs: a figurine of Aphrodite, models of ships and dolls in national costumes. Fans of culinary delights can bring from Cyprus goat cheese “halloumi” (easy to transport), Cypriot sweets: Turkish delight, halva, “suzoukos” - almond grains in grape molasses, etc.

From October to April, stores are open from 8:00 to 18:00 (break from 13:00 to 15:00), and on Wednesdays and Saturdays after lunch they close completely. Shops are usually closed on Sundays.

Cuisine and restaurants of Cyprus

The island has mainly Greek cuisine, which differs from its mainland version in that it contains more seafood. Cypriot cuisine is based on meat, fish and vegetable dishes, and the main “culinary attraction” of the island is “mezze”: a set lunch that includes 20-30 dishes. Serving “meze” begins with appetizers, salads and vegetables and ends with meat and fish dishes, and each tavern has its own menu. Another popular Cypriot dish is souvlaki - kebab wrapped in flatbread. It is traditionally served without sauce so as not to overpower the taste of the meat. Also worthy of attention are “moussaka” - minced meat baked with vegetables and a sauce of sour cream and beaten eggs, and “kupelka” - cabbage rolls in grape leaves.

You should definitely try Cypriot feta and halloumi cheeses, as well as green walnuts in syrup. We should not forget about Cypriot wines, spirits and liqueurs, of which there are plenty on the island. The most famous wine is “Commandaria”. This is a type of Cahors, and it is best to purchase it at the Kykkos Monastery in Troodos. Beer lovers can recommend the foamy drink of two local brands - “Keo” and “Carlsberg”.

Those who like it stronger will appreciate the Zivania grape moonshine, the alcohol content of which can reach up to 80°. True, you can only bring home memories of tasting it: the export of drinks with an alcohol content above 50° from Cyprus is prohibited.

You can have an inexpensive meal at snack bars or kebab shops, of which there are plenty on the island. Lunch will cost an average of 5-8 EUR excluding alcohol. The most popular establishments are traditional Cypriot taverns. These are small family restaurants that are inherited from father to son, and usually the owner himself and his relatives work there. The menu is rarely extensive, but all traditional dishes local cuisine there are usually there. The portions are large, you can safely order one for two, and taverns often offer dessert or liqueur. Lunch in such a restaurant will cost 12-20 EUR with wine, dinner may be more expensive.

In hotels and restaurants, a 10% service charge is usually included in the bill. Therefore, tipping in Cyprus is optional, but small change is always gratefully accepted.

There are also classic restaurants on the island, and the most interesting of them are located near wineries. They offer Cypriot cuisine and local wine. The average bill will be higher than in taverns: from 25 EUR per person.

Halloumi is a divinely delicious Cypriot goat's milk cheese that everyone should try.

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Entertainment and attractions

Cyprus is a relatively small island, but it surprisingly accommodates great amount monuments of nature, culture, history and art from different eras. The ruins of Stone Age settlements and temples from the times have been preserved here. Ancient Greece, Roman theaters, ancient Byzantine monasteries, Venetian fortresses and Gothic cathedrals. And due to the compactness of the island, many of these attractions can easily be visited in one trip.

It is worth visiting the capital of Cyprus Nicosia, all the main attractions of which are collected in the old quarter of the city. These are the Byzantine church of Chrysalinotissa and the church of Trypiotis with the famous iconostasis, the Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral St. John's, Famagusta Gate and Venetian Wall.

On the Akamas Peninsula, the ruins of the ancient cities of Morion and Avagos, the monastery of Agios Georgios have been preserved, and the territory of Lara Beach Bay, located to the south, has been chosen by green and big-headed turtles. It is also worth visiting the Baths of Aphrodite, which is not far from Latchi Bay. Amathus is one of the oldest cities in Cyprus, the ruins of which are located on the seashore 5 km east of Limassol. Modern archaeologists have found here a basilica of the early Christian era, a sanctuary of Aphrodite, ruins of baths and aqueduct systems - of course, time, as they say, has not been kind to them, but even in this form they make an impression.

No less ancient, Kourion was one of the largest city-states of the island. To this day, Roman baths and rich houses, the sanctuary of Apollo of Hylates, an ancient theater and numerous mosaics have been preserved there. Troodos Mountains - nature reserve And ski resort. There are also numerous churches and monasteries, some of them are included in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage and are under state protection.

Cruises from Cyprus

Mini-cruises from Cyprus are an opportunity to travel to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Greece, or Lebanon while vacationing on the island. For example, a two-day cruise to Egypt includes a full-day trip to Cairo (with a visit to Cairo National Museum) and an excursion to the pyramids and papyrus factory on the second day.

During a cruise to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, tourists will see the Church of the Nativity and Grotto, built over the birthplace of Jesus Christ. After lunch at local restaurant The tour will continue in the Holy City of Jerusalem with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Golgotha and the Western Wall.

The cost of a two-day cruise starts from 300 EUR per person, this amount usually includes transfers from the hotel to the port of Limassol and back, required visas(not always), excursions with a Russian-speaking guide, full board, all entertainment on board the ships and accommodation in a cabin of the selected category.

10 things to do in Cyprus

Swim in the bay of Petra tou Romiou, where, according to legend, the sea goddess Aphrodite emerged from the foam, and find eternal youth and beauty.
Go to a small winery to taste Commandaria and other wines.
Travel back to the Middle Ages in Kyrenia and visit the local Shipwreck Museum.
Have dinner in an authentic Cypriot tavern and drink a glass of liqueur with the owner.
Buy a hand-embroidered tablecloth in the village of Lefkara.
Dance all night until dawn in the discos of Ayia Napa.
Climb into the tower of the jealous Moor in Famagusta, where the supposed prototype of Othello, the governor of Cyprus, Christopher Moreau, lived in the 12th century.
Watch flamingos on the Aliki salt lake near Larnaca.
Ride a donkey named Hitler or Schumacher at the Dipotamos donkey farm in Ayia Napa.
Look from afar at the ghost town of Varos in Famagusta (you can go inside, but it’s very expensive - a fine of 500 EUR).

Holidays and Events

A separate reason for traveling to Cyprus is the endless holidays and festivals. In April, the country celebrates the National Day of Cyprus. In May-June, coastal cities celebrate “cataclysmos” - the festival of water and the global flood, and Limassol hosts a Folk Dance Festival. In July-August there is a Festival of Ancient Greek Drama: performances are given in the ancient amphitheater of Kourion, in the Paphos Odeon, Larnaca Fort and in the Monastery Square in Ayia Napa. The beginning of September brings its invigorating breath to the popular Wine Festival in Limassol, dedicated to god winemaking to Dionysus.

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