TOP Cyprus Resorts…
Popular Cyprus Resorts
Paphos
Limassol
Larnaca
Ayia Napa
Also very popular are the towns and villages of Protaras – Coral Bay and Polis – check out Cyprus Cities and Towns. For a more traditional holiday check out Cyprus Villages just a short drive from the popular resorts.
Paphos
Paphos is a Unesco World Heritage Site which contains many places of architectural and archaeological importance.
This popular Cyprus resort is also the birthplace of the mythical Greek Goddess Aphrodite and there are many hotels and luxurious villas, spa resorts and golf courses in the area.
Kato Pafos has a palm tree lined promenade with an abundance of open air cafes, restaurants, a harbour and castle. Nearby towns and villages such as Pissouri and Kouklia are good to visit.
Cyprus Resorts
Limassol
Limassol (Lemesos) is another popular Cyprus resort stretching from the Old Town along 3km of seafront which is overflowing with luxurious hotels, apartments and rows of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops.
There is a lovely new harbor and the old town is full of traditional restaurants, a lovely shopping center and the pedestrianized cobbled street of St Andrews which runs parallel to the seafront. Read More >>
The inland village of Pissouri is situated between Limassol and Paphos and just a 30 minute drive away. This is a very popular resort with a village square, a variety of restaurants, local tavernas, banks and bars. Pissouri Bay is a 5 or 10 min drive from the village with sea front restaurants, bars, shops and a shingle beach.
Cyprus Resorts
Larnaca
The Cyprus resort of Larnaca is on the south east coast of the island. With a population of 46,700, Larnaca is the third largest city on the island. Built on the ancient city of Kition (birthplace of the stoic philosopher Zeno) pictured above, who lived in the 4th century, he was so inspired by the works of Socrates that he founded the Stoic School of philosophy in Athens.
Larnaca is the ideal resort for a laid back and relaxing holiday. As well as the lovely beach there are shops, restaurants and cafes along the famous Finikoudes promenade. Larnaca Airport is just a ten minute drive from the center of town.
Cyprus Resorts
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa is famous for its swinging and noisy nightlife and beautiful beaches. This very popular resort was once a small fishing village which took its name from the Greek word napa meaning wooded valley.
Ayia Napa has 200 clubs and bars around the square, a variety of restaurants and attractions to visit. It’s also not very far from Protaras and Larnaca.
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Book Your Romantic Holiday in Cyprus…
…and follow in the footsteps of Aphrodite and visit the village of Kouklia (Palaipafos – Old Pafos) where the Sanctuary of Aphrodite once stood. This area of Paphos was the playground of the lovely goddess and is known as Aphrodite territory.
Cyprus is a year round destination and an ideal location for holidays, weddings, honeymoons and romantic holidays in the sun.