Plan a first Cyprus holiday from the UK, with practical advice on flights, regions, documents, stays, transport and food.
A Cyprus holiday can be as easy as pool time, beach walks and dinner without a bill arriving at the table. The difficult part is choosing a hotel that suits everyone, especially when a toddler needs shade, a teenager needs more than a mini disco, and parents want a proper break. The strongest family hotels
When we’re planning a peaceful beach holiday in Cyprus, Polis and Latchi are two of the smartest choices on the island. This corner of the Paphos District feels slower, greener, and far less built-up than the big-name resorts. The tricky part is choosing the right base: a hotel five minutes from the harbour can feel
Ayia Napa has a loud reputation, but that is only half the story. With the right base, we can stay close to clear water and sandy beaches, then sleep properly when the evening crowds drift back towards the Square. When we look at where to stay in Ayia Napa for beaches and quiet nights, the
Picking where to stay in Protaras is mostly about one thing: how close we want to be to the sea when the day starts. For most beach holidays, the safest choice is Fig Tree Bay or central Protaras, where the sand, restaurants and evening strolls all sit close together. But not every trip wants the
In Cyprus, the stretch of coast you choose shapes the whole trip. Two hotels can both face the sea and still give us completely different holidays. For most UK travellers, the quick answer is clear. Ayia Napa and Protaras are best for classic sandy beaches, Paphos suits a mix of sea and sightseeing, Limassol is
When we’re searching for adults only hotels in Cyprus for a calm, child-free escape, the island has a strong spread of stays that feel relaxed from breakfast to bedtime. The best choices tend to cluster in Paphos, Ayia Napa and a few quieter coastal corners. For most of us, the short answer is simple. Paphos
Start with the map, not the star rating. Choose the right part of Cyprus before anything else For most UK travellers in 2026, the easiest first picks are Paphos and Limassol. Both give us plenty of hotel choice, easy food options and enough to do outside the hotel gates. This quick comparison helps narrow it
Picking where to stay in Nicosia matters more than many of us expect. A small change on the map can mean pretty old lanes and tavernas, or a hot, awkward walk through office blocks. For a first trip, the best bases are usually Old Nicosia, Ledra Street, Laiki Geitonia, and the streets around Eleftheria Square.
For most of us, Finikoudes is the easiest answer. Still, Mackenzie, the Old Town and Larnaca’s quieter outer areas each fit a different kind of break. Once we match the area to the trip, booking gets much simpler. The quick answer on where to stay in Larnaca If we want one clear recommendation, Finikoudes is