A Guide to Cheap Holidays in Cyprus

Getting to and around Cyprus cheaply

UK package holidaymakers will arrive in Larnaka or Paphos International Airports. If you haven't arranged a transfer to your resort or hotel, then the best way to get about is in a hire car.
Otherwise, there is a cheap and efficient bus service and plenty of taxis.

Beaches in Cyprus

Sunbathers on holiday in Cyprus will not be disappointed. There are some truly wonderful beaches around one of the main resorts, Paphos. In fact, six of them have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, namely Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A, Vrysoudia B, Alykes, Municipal Bath and Farros.

They're all good, family friendly beaches with lots of water sports, and plenty of cheap nearby cafes and restaurants when you fancy some lunch. Nearby Coral Bay is also attractive.

Low-cost sightseeing in Cyprus

Many different civilisations left their mark on Cyprus, so there's a wealth of superb historical sights. There are frescoed Byzantine churches in the Troodos Mountains, which are on the World Heritage list and the third century Tombs of the Kings and Roman mosaics near Paphos are certainly worth a visit.

Elsewhere, visit the ancient temples of Kition near Larnaca and the impressive castle and ancient city of Kourion near Limassol.
The capital, Lefkosia (previously Nicosia), is also very interesting. You can learn about Cypriot history at the fantastic Cyprus Museum and marvel at some more frescoes at St John's Cathedral. Tickets to these great sightseeing locations are all relatively cheap and great value for money.

Eating cheaply on Holiday in Cyprus

Cypriot food has Middle Eastern, Turkish and Greek influences and without doubt, the best way to truly get a taste of island cuisine is to order a fish or meat meze. The local cheese, halloumi, is delicious grilled. Fish is excellent and is served grilled, fried, plain or spicy. Also sample grilled lamb or chicken known as souvla, or sausages called shieftlalies. The local cuisine is also very cheap for its quality, the rich waters surrounding the island has supplied it with some of the finest seafood available.

If you're after top DJs and thumping beats then there's only one Cypriot destination for you - Ayia Napa on the east coast. The resort received a bad press for a few years but they've really cleaned up their act and the focus of these is purely on wonderful music and pulsating clubs. Many are drawn to this resort because of its profusion of English-style restaurants, cafes and Irish pubs.

Cheap Shopping in Cyprus

Cyprus offers a wide range of cheap goods ideal for taking home to aid the memories or as gifts for friends and family. There are handicraft centres in most major towns.

Popular souvenirs include leather goods, ceramics, lace, jewellery, spectacles and home-made honey and sweets, are all good buys.
Or you could relive drunken holiday nights back home in the UK by purchasing a couple of bottles of the favourite local tipple, ouzo, the Filfar orange liqueur or Cypriot brandy

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