Couples holiday to Cyprus - your experiences and recommendations please?

GeckoGirl1985

Hi there,

My boyfriend and I are thinking of planning our first proper holiday abroad and, he being much more travelled than I, suggested that he thinks Cyprus would be a good choice. I'm happy to follow his judgement on this as I have only had 2 holidays abroad and don't really know where is nice to go. However when we google holidays to Cyprus we are just overwhelmed - there are so many resorts and areas that we don't know where to start with choosing. I would love to hear about other people's experiences and any recommendations?

Things we are looking for;
Nice hotel or apartment, not far from the beach
Interesting town life, shops and culture
Within easy travelling distance of visitor attractions


Things we would like to avoid;
Drunken nightlife / bars full of stag/hen do's!

We are planning to go out of school holidays to avoid hiked-up holiday charges.

Thank you!

richardw

Which month do you want to travel?

Gloomendoom

If you like nightlife, clubbing etc, go to the Ayia Napa end of the island, otherwise try Pafos and the surrounding area.

Cyprus is a bit of a Marmite island, you either love it or hate it. I love it, but I'm not sure why.

Have a look at the Tripadvisor forum for more info...

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowForum-g190372-i9179-Cyprus.html

This pic was taken in Cyprus...

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=63391230&postcount=5627
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knightstyle

Avoid summer as it gets very hot. Paphos is nice with a great waterfront eating out overlooking the water is fairly cheap and lots of choice. Beware hiring cars from back street places. No recommendation on hotels as we stay in a relatives flat.

sweetcheekz

I wouldn't discount Limassol either, more of a Caf! society atmosphere, plenty of places to eat, a strip with bars and clubs but not notorious like Agia Napa. There is a beach, not the best on island but sandy and shallow, and you are never too far from a good beach. Close to Fasouri waterpark, which is a fab day out, and imo the best waterpark on the island (hotels often run a coach trip). You have the old town of Limassol with some lovely buildings and Churches, a small castle. Close by is Kolossi Castle and the huge ruins at Kurion (very hot in July and August). We lived close by for a few years and found Limassol pretty good for access to anywhere on the island, if you have a car. It's a very small island you can get anywhere and back on a day trip :rotfl:

MrsE_2

I would def recommended the east (Portaras, Pernera Agia Napa) over Pathos. The beaches & sea are much nicer, its cheap & easy to get about.
Don't go in July or August, its really hot. September's lovely.

Obviously_the_best

All I can really add is to avoid coral bay. It's the only Cyprus holiday I've been on and haven't been back, the beach was awful and the resort dead.