Ayia Napa vs Protaras: Pick Your Cyprus Beach Base
Ayia Napa brings bigger nights and busier beaches. Protaras offers calmer bays and an easier rhythm for families. Here’s how we’d choose.
Destinations
August 2026
Destinations
Famagusta Travel Guide: History, Beaches and Border Tips
Famagusta combines a medieval walled city, ancient Salamis and clear-water beaches with a Green Line crossing that needs a little planning.
Travel Planning
Cyprus in October: Weather, Sea and Where to Stay
Planning Cyprus in October? We share typical temperatures, sea conditions, rainfall, packing advice and the best areas to stay.
Destinations, Travel Planning, Travel Tips
Cyprus eSIM Guide for UK Travellers in 2026
Compare Cyprus eSIM plans, prices, coverage and setup, plus Northern Cyprus network options, before your 2026 UK holiday.
Accommodation, Beaches, Destinations, Things to Do, Travel Planning, Travel Tips
Cyprus Holiday From UK: Plan Your First Trip
Plan a first Cyprus holiday from the UK, with practical advice on flights, regions, documents, stays, transport and food.
Destinations
Paphos vs Protaras: Which Cyprus Holiday Fits Us?
Choosing between Paphos and Protaras comes down to what we want from our days in Cyprus — ancient sites and town life, or bright sands and an easy resort routine.
Travel Tips
Cyprus Without a Car: Bases, Buses and Day Trips
A holiday in Cyprus without a car can be easy, sunny and surprisingly good value, provided we choose the right base and make use of the local public transport. Coastal towns have walkable promenades, frequent local buses and enough cafés, beaches and sights to fill several days. The island has no rail network, and rural