Cyprus what to visit with a child. Entertainment in Cyprus for children and adults. Best prices for tours to Cyprus

We have visited many interesting places ah, but in reality this is just a small part of everything that Cyprus has to offer.

Marina Plotnikova, mom, blogger, traveler and event planner

I'll tell you about a few places that were most memorable and that you can visit with your children, because, of course, we took them everywhere with us. At that time, Yaroslav was almost five years old, and Ulyana was 2.5 years old.

Kourion - an ancient city in Cyprus

Not far from Limassol and one of the most significant attractions of the island is the ancient city of Kourion.

This city was built in the 12th century BC. on a high cliff for protection local residents from raids. For my centuries-old history it belonged to the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and was destroyed by an earthquake in the 4th century, although people lived here until the 7th century. In the mid-20th century, numerous excavations were carried out here, which made it possible to find and put on public display the remains of the city. Some attractions of Kourion, for example, the ancient theater, have been restored and are now used for their intended purpose.

Kourion is a real place of power! We were here 4 years ago, when Yaroslav was only a year old, but we were happy to come again and will probably return again and again. A very strong place with unique excavations and stunning views!

And there are two nearby unique beach: Governor's and White Rocks. When you go to Kourion, add them to your itinerary too. It's very beautiful there!

Road towards Limassol

From St. Rafael Marina towards Limassol stretches a stunning promenade with wooden bridges and a picturesque road that runs by the sea, then rises a little higher and again goes further from the coast, where it is decorated with tall palm trees, bright flowers and luxury hotels.

You can walk along this road for several hours in one direction and it doesn’t get boring at all, because the landscape and the road change all the time. If someone is tired, you can always turn onto the highway and take a bus to the desired location.

My most favorite place. We love to walk there with the whole family, go down to the sea, and have picnics.

At the beginning of the trail near the Elysium Hotel there are 2 playgrounds, where I left my husband and children and went for a 6-10 kilometer run along the health trail.

It was my most powerful reboot and an incredible feeling of happiness. Now, if I feel sad, I mentally return to the place where absolute harmony reigned!

Beach and Aphrodite's stone

Aphrodite Beach is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic natural attractions in all of Cyprus and many legends and beliefs are associated with it.

The most famous legend says that it was on this beach in 1200 BC. The beautiful Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, love, fertility, eternal spring and life, emerged from the sea foam and acquired a human body.

According to legends, one of the rocks on the beach, the Aphrodite stone, has magical powers, and if you find a heart-shaped pebble near it, you can meet true love and find youth.

This is very a nice place And beautiful beach for adults and children!

Avakas Gorge - incredible place in Cyprus near Paphos. And if you like movement, strong impressions and overcoming obstacles, you will probably like it there!

The length of the gorge is 3 km. A wide path leads to it with a very picturesque views. Nearby is the Akamas Nature Reserve, home to many wild mountain goats, which can often be spotted on the rocks.

Entering the gorge, you find yourself in a natural corridor, the role of walls in which is played by rocks. As you move deeper, you feel as if you are walking along a narrowing passage. In some places the rocks hang directly overhead. That's very beautiful. And many people consider this gorge a place of power.

We really want to come back here again, longer and more prepared, to go through the entire gorge and take a closer look at all the most amazing places.

It is better not to take very young travelers here, as the stones are quite slippery and there are places where you need to climb over large boulders, jump from stone to stone, and it even happens that when wild goats run from above, small stones fall down. Be carefull.

Aphrodite Trail

The Aphrodite Trail on the Akamas Peninsula is probably the most beautiful walk around the island. We walked for almost 5 hours with elevation changes of 340 m. Our hike began with Aphrodite’s bath, continued through the forest and ended with a dizzying descent along the serpentine road. I was really very scared to look down, although the road was not very narrow, but when I managed to look around, the view took my breath away!

Do you know how we got there? One cool and at that time still unknown guy wrote me a message on Facebook and suggested that we meet and go for a walk with the children.

And just a day later we all went hiking in the mountains together and the whole day was so incredible and so emotionally intense that I wanted to close my eyes and live every minute again! I love such open people!

Troodos Mountains

Cyprus is not only about the sea and magnificent beaches. mountain range Troodos is the oldest landmark of the island and the famous ancestor of Cyprus. On the slopes of these mountains there are picturesque villages, Byzantine monasteries, and ancient ruins.

The cool mountain forests growing on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains are an ideal refuge from the heat on a sultry summer day. More than a hundred species of plants grow in these Cypriot forests: pines and oaks, outlandish giant cacti and strawberry trees, cypresses and junipers, alders and cedars. By the way, Cypriot cedar recently celebrated its 800th anniversary.

Troodos Mountains - nature reserve. In summer, vacationers escape the heat here; here you can spend hours walking around the numerous walking routes of varying complexity. And in winter, the slopes of Mount Olympos are covered with snow and delight skiers.

And the children have something to have fun with.

Turtle Beach Lara Bay

Lara Bay Turtle Sanctuary is a famous national park Cyprus. It is famous for the fact that green and hawksbill turtles usually lay their eggs here. These are endangered species of Cypriot animals and are looked after by the reserve workers.

Coral Bay Beach

This beach is among best beaches Paphos and its surroundings, this is the most visited beach in West coast Cyprus and just perfect for family vacation with children of all ages.

The popularity of Coral Bay is due to the fact that the beach shore is covered with exceptionally fine and soft, light yellow sand, which is brought here from other beaches in Cyprus.

Of course, during the season everything here is filled with sun loungers. But we came there many times in February and March and were completely alone there, although for us the sea was already comfortable enough for swimming and the children splashed in the water for a long time.

Latchi is a small resort in the western part of Cyprus.

In the past it was just a small fishing village, but is now a very popular resort. Many come here for the color and special charm that is present in the village.

There is a beautiful promenade with small fishing boats, cozy taverns that offer fresh fish and seafood, and beautiful spacious beaches, where what struck me most was the pebbles. You just scoop up small pebbles with your palm and you can look at them endlessly. All different shapes, different colors, matte, shiny, translucent. We even organized beauty contests with the children, in which stones took part :)

Minthis Hills is a golf center with a wonderful restaurant

Not good tourist place, but if you're in Paphos, it's worth stopping by for the pedestrian mountain route and a gourmet lunch overlooking endless golf courses.

Cafes and restaurants in Cyprus

There are many wonderful restaurants in Cyprus with exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and magnificent sea views.

We lived in Paphos for almost all 3 months, so, of course, our favorite places are there:

Cafe Suite 48. A very cozy establishment on the embankment with a small children's playground and often live music in the evenings. The soup of the day is prepared here every day, mostly vegetarian. They also have very tasty veggie burgers served with salad and fries. The portions are very large. I ordered 1 serving of soup and 1 burger for two children, and the potatoes also went to dad, and the salad to mom :).
Indian restaurant Curry House. This is our most successful discovery! We found it absolutely by accident, when we wanted to go somewhere to celebrate the anniversary of our acquaintance, but our favorite places were already closed. Then we looked at TripAdviser, looked at the reviews and ratings of vegetarian dishes, and went to this restaurant. Everything was so delicious that we later took great pleasure in bringing friends there and tasting new dishes together. My favorite is the medium-spicy Veg Masala, which is steamed vegetables with masala spices served in a small pot on a warming rack. Very beautiful.
Cafe Oniro by The Sea with a beautiful view of the sunset and the ship running aground.

As 4you.rent correctly said: “If you combine the best bar, best view and experimental cuisine, you will find yourself in this place"

The best time to visit is from 17.00. Interestingly, tables cannot be booked in advance and you may have to wait in line.

What to do with children in Cyprus

After 3 weeks in Cyprus, when we began to understand that we would stay at least as long, we began to look for some activities for our eldest son, who was about to turn 5. We were not accepted into the English kindergarten at the British School because it was too short term.

We tried music, tennis, learned about aikido, but Yaroslav didn’t like it. We opted for an English center not far from home, where Yaroslav went for several classes, but he quickly became bored there and said that it would be better to study at home with his mother. And he can write handwriting himself :) There were also attempts to take up painting and modeling at an art center, where after a trial lesson I didn’t even ask the cost. It turned out that 1 lesson costs 20 euros. This is normal for Cyprus, but for Ukraine it is space. And I decided that I could do it myself)).

In the end, all educational process remained on me, but we studied mathematics together, shared the joy of our first victories in reading, made crafts, drew, played, and even took part in races in Limassol twice. And from now on we decided that we would bring medals, not postcards. What do you usually bring?

Where else to relax with children if not in Cyprus? Mild climate, friendly sea, sandy beaches, many of which have the Blue Flag of cleanliness, plenty of entertainment for every taste...

Where to go and what to see in Cyprus with children? Which Cyprus resorts are best for family leisure? A little useful information about “children’s” infrastructure and educational attractions.

Things to do in Ayia Napa with kids

It is often called the second Ibiza - this cheerful and “youth party” resort in the eastern part of Cyprus. It is located in the subtropical zone, has a coastal area with golden sand. Ayia Napa is more suitable for holidays with teenage children; noisy fun is not very comfortable for children.

Stay in the eastern part of Nissi Bay, further from the city center. It's calm here, white sand beach, shallow entry into the sea, water sports. There are good family-friendly places to go with children in Ayia Napa and the surrounding area.

Attractive for families aquapark " Water World» , stylized as the buildings of ancient Hellas: antique statues, columns, fountains. “The Labor of Hercules”, the whirlpool of Aeolos – 18 attractions of the park will give both children and adults a lot of enthusiastic emotions.
Entrance: from 3 to 12 years – 24 €; from 13 years old and for adults – 38 €.

The largest on the island Luna Park Parko Paliatso , occupying an area of 25,000 m², is one of the places in Cyprus where you should definitely go with your child. Roller coaster, Ferris wheel, catapult, carousel...

Waiting for its brave souls maze of fear Nightmare in the center of Ayia Napa, reproducing scenes from famous horror films.

The sea grottoes and “pirate” caves of Ayia Napa are a unique and unique sight that is worth seeing with children. In the southeast of the resort, on 380 hectares, there is a Forest Park " Cavo Greco" The collection of orchids is amazing. Trekking, horse riding and fishing are offered. On the territory there are interesting caves of the Cyclops, rock “underwater palaces” and tunnels.

Things to do in Larnaca with kids

The resort town is dynamic, popular and... intended more for a budget holiday. The sea is shallow and clean, the bottom is sandy. The water is warmer than in Protaras and Ayia Napa. The beaches of Larnaca are gray-yellow sand or small pebbles, there are also sandy and shell areas. The city has an abundance of exotic flowers, oleanders, and araucarias. In the surrounding area there are plantations of citrus fruits, almond trees, and olive groves.

For a family holiday, it is best to stay in tourist area « Dhekelia Road» , 6 km from the city. There's abundance there family hotels and on the first line. There is a bus from the city center, the cost is 1.5 € one way. Bored of the beach and sea? Let's find out what to see in Larnaca with children.

One of the most popular places in Larnaca for family holidays is a park Wow Adventure . There is a children's play area for kids, where professional animators work. Fun and exciting rides. There is a place to feed the child. A park Wow Adventure open seven days a week, admission for adults 5€.

Worth to visit Amusement park Lucky Star . More than 30 attractions - water and roller coasters, go-kart rental, motorcycle racing, video game hall, train safari, rope park Trambolino. It will not be boring!

Another place in the vicinity of Larnaca that is worth visiting with a child is Camel Park ( Camel Park) . Wonderful mini-zoo in a nearby village Mazotos. Here you can ride in a camel caravan, on donkeys, on ponies, feed two-humped animals, “talk” with peacocks and pelicans, see porcupines, llamas, and kangaroos. Eat open pool, entertaining competitions are held.

Park of medicinal and spicy herbs CyHerbia in the vicinity of Larnaca is another interesting place where the whole family should go. There is a riot of colors and aromas here. Particularly attractive is the intricate green labyrinth with access to observation deck and a garden of plants planted to resemble a map of the island.

City embankment Finikoudes - “the center of civilization.” Palm trees, carousels, electric cars, trampolines. You can have a fun and beautiful time. Children's playgrounds are everywhere in the city.

Be sure to take your children to see the medieval fort and cannons. It is worth organizing a “cult trip” to Archaeological Museum, where exhibits found during excavations are presented Kitiona- an ancient city-state, and the excavations themselves are being carried out behind the museum building. Opening hours are from 8.00, except Sunday and Monday.

Be sure to go to Owl Museum – one of the largest in the world dedicated to these birds. More than 5,700 different owl figurines made of stone and wood, glass and clay, owls-jewels. Admission for adults – 3 €. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00.

Holidays in Larnaca are a unique opportunity to watch the beautiful pink flamingos that live on Salt lake , located 5 km from the resort.

For kids who are passionate about creativity, an excursion to the village is interesting. Kornos: Goncharov Street and workshops for making jugs and clay figurines. In the village Lefkara you can approach the craftswoman right on the street and watch how the famous Cypriot lace is woven.

For lovers active rest are offered boat trips, visiting an ostrich farm, octopus hunting, jeep safari.

Things to do in Protaras for kids

Protaras is a family-oriented town . Its big advantage is its golden sandy beaches. There are no medieval fortresses here and ancient ruins. The main thing that motivates you to come to Protaras is comfort, a high level of service, tourist infrastructure and... beauty.

The mild Mediterranean climate of southeastern Cyprus determines favorable conditions for family and children's recreation. The city has a large selection, peace and tranquility. There are also plenty of interesting places where you can go with your child in Protaras.

The ocean aquarium in the city center is one of the favorite attractions for children in Cyprus. Not only representatives of the sea-ocean live here (exotic fish, stingrays, moray eels), but also turtles, parrots, lemurs, monkeys and even crocodiles. There is a Penguin House. The aquarium is surrounded by an unusual garden with constantly blooming plants and flowers.
Opening hours from 10-00 to 18-00. Entrance ticket: children (2-12 years old) – 7 €, adults – 13 €.

Colorful daily next to McDonald's in the complex " Magic Dancing Waters" 20 thousand water jets rise 12 m to the beat of the music. The show starts at 21-00 and at 22-30. Duration - about an hour. Watching the “water dance” will cost an adult 24-26 €, a child – 15 €.

The Protaras Historical Museum is another interesting place to visit with a child. Collections of transport (carts and carriages), national clothing, toys, and ancient tools will certainly appeal to younger students.

Among the most interesting are the plain of white windmills, there are about 100 of them. Cape Cavo Greco with outlandish natural caves and quirkiness coastline- also a beautiful sight. Add to this the landscape beauty of the landscapes, the azure of the sea, and the warm sun.

Things to do in Limassol for kids

What attracts families with children to Limassol? There are several reasons:

Geographically, it is located in the middle of the island, easily accessible to any part of Cyprus;
coastal beach area, 15 km long;
volcanic sand is rich in silicon, which has a beneficial effect on the body;
gentle descent into the water, children's infrastructure “within walking distance”;
the most Russian-speaking resort in Cyprus (up to 10% of the population), many signs in Russian, restaurant menus, Russian shops;
children's entertainment (3 water parks, amusement park, zoo); there are historical sights.

What to do and see in Limassol with children? The main attractions are water parks .

Watermania – noisy and fun entertainment for children in Cyprus. This is more than 100,000 m² of territory and is located in a citrus grove. 30 slides (“Kamikaze”, “Black Hole”). “Lazy River”, making its way through waterfalls and caves, 2 restaurants, 3 bars.

Aquapark Wet'n Wild – another place worth going with children. Located in the city center, it covers an area of 13 hectares.

Luna Park- a place of fun. 70 attractions, outdoor areas, video game room. There are playrooms for babies and even special areas for feeding and changing babies. Park address: st. Archiepiskopou Makariou, 53.

The medieval castle near the old port is real historical Museum. Teenagers, especially boys, will love the collections of coins, weapons and armor from the Templar era.

Things to do in Paphos with kids

The legendary town on the southwest coast is an elite and fashionable resort Cyprus. Pathos is weakly focused on children's holiday, there is practically no suitable infrastructure here.

The beaches in Paphos are rocky and sandy. Unless the coast of Coral Bay with a good entrance to the sea is suitable for. And it is best to settle in the Coral Bay or Akamas areas.

If you are thinking about where to go in Paphos with a child, then you should start getting acquainted with the city by visiting the historical and cultural monuments listed UNESCO to your List. And this is... all of Paphos!

Schoolchildren will be interested in the port fortress - a fortification structure from the time of Alexander the Great, the Necropolis and the Royal Tombs. Ancient city Nea Paphos with preserved Roman buildings and subject mosaic fragments of the floor and walls. Intra-rock monastery of St. Neophytos with a unique collection of frescoes.

Aquapark " Aphrodite» under open air– one of the best in the world. The area is 3.5 km², the attractions for children are calm and safe. The water park is located in a mountainous landscape with rich Mediterranean vegetation and well-kept gardens. It has 23 slides and pools with several levels of water purification, and is adapted for people with disabilities.

Visit: children under 3 years old - free, from 3 to 11 years old - 17 €, from 12 years old - 30 €.

The next thing you need to see in Paphos with children is the city zoo, the largest in Cyprus. There is a natural history museum and a children's playground, 65 species of animals, a terrarium, restaurants and cafes.

Bird Park in Paphos - a mini-zoo in action. Pink flamingos and ostriches, ibises, owls, swans, peacocks. A fun miniature show of parrots, there are 63 species of them!
A child ticket costs 9€, an adult ticket costs 15€.

To a village near Paphos Geroskipou curious tourists come for unusual local sweets. And 12 km from Paphos visit 2 beautiful waterfall"Baths of Adonis"

As you can see, there are many interesting places where you can go or go with your child in Cyprus. If only there was enough time and money to attend all the planned entertainment.

Cyprus for children or how to organize family leisure on a sunny island

Family holidays are probably the most best time when, without the daily bustle and worries, you can fully be with those who are especially dear and close - children.
Holidays with children in Cyprus are unforgettable experience, and not only from the abundance of sun and sea, because this island has something to please and surprise, something to show and something to occupy the inquisitive mind and irrepressible energy of small and young tourists. At the same time, parents, along with their children, can plunge into a world of delight, or restore the balance of power while their children are engaged in the most useful activities under the supervision of qualified hotel or entertainment center staff.

- this is a fountain of the most positive emotions and an opportunity to improve their health, and for their parents - an opportunity to see and share the joy of childhood with them.

Amusement parks in Cyprus

Cyprus for a holiday with children starts with a good water park or amusement park. Time passes easily and unnoticed, and most importantly it is safe, since experienced and attentive instructors are on duty at each attraction or slide. The following “parks” of Cyprus are especially popular:

The Aphrodite water park is located near Paphos. Small, cozy, extremely clean, ideal for families with children of all ages. There are many water attractions of varying levels of steepness built there - from a calm “river” running through the entire park, where you can swim on an inflatable mattress or a circle, to a swimming pool with artificial waves and slides. There is a special relaxation area with sun loungers for moms and dads while their children frolic in the pool under the supervision of attentive instructors.
Aquapark " water world"in Ayia Napa - is unique in its thematic design and the scale of all kinds of slides. Here you can plunge into the very whirlwind of the myths of ancient Hellas and repeat the exploits of the fearless Hercules - the battle with the hydra and the descent from a 20 m high water tower, or conquer your own fears and incredible whirlpools. Therefore, a holiday in Cyprus with children is a sea of joyful splashes at unprecedented speed.
The Lucky Park attractions near Larnaca will light up the lights of joy and vivid impressions in the eyes of both children and adults - funny carousels for kids, attractions of various kinds and cool slides for those who are older. It will not be boring. Plus a restaurant where for delicious dishes local cuisine we can discuss everything we have experienced together (!)

Typically, such noisy amusement parks are located away from residential areas so as not to disturb the peace local population and guests of the island. Find out more about this link.

Zoos in Cyprus

Holidays with a child in Cyprus will become much more interesting if you visit a zoo or aquarium. For example:

Oceanarium in Protaras. Few people have seen this - stingrays, piranhas, turtles, crocodiles - more than a thousand aquatic species animals. Plus penguins and a tropical garden.
Paphos Zoo is one of the most interesting centers living creatures, because on its small territory it was possible to collect an amazing collection of “residents” - birds (not only parrots and peacocks, but even penguins), mammals (giraffes and tigers, kangaroos and porcupines), and also a variety of reptiles - cobras and rattlesnakes, turtles and crocodiles.
When you come to Cyprus with a child, be sure to visit the zoo in Limassol. It is in no way inferior in its colorful content to the Paphos Zoo: funny monkeys, lazy hippos, important peacocks, royal lions and proud hawks. Watching each inhabitant of this zoo, leisurely strolling along the shady alleys in the midday heat, you and your children will get a lot of rainbow impressions.

Beaches suitable for children

Cyprus is famous for its warm sea and impeccable beaches. The careful and respectful attitude of local residents towards nature and its resources is impressive, therefore cleanliness, safety and convenient infrastructure are not advantages, but mandatory conditions for every beach on the island. Therefore, a holiday in Cyprus with children means comfort, carefreeness and improved health.

All decent resorts in Cyprus for families with children have in their infrastructure great beaches, where there is an opportunity to relax with children of all ages: playgrounds, cafes, water attractions. Also, it is worth noting the following beaches, where you will be especially interested in relaxing with children:

Beach " Coral Bay", Pathos - perfect place for relaxing with children by the sea: rationally designed breakwaters protect from waves, the depth of the flat bottom is very moderate and well-thought-out infrastructure - umbrellas and sun loungers, toilets, showers, changing rooms, cafes, slides and attractions.
Flamingo Beach, Protaras - very spacious, clean, flat bottom, no stones, convenient infrastructure and playgrounds.
Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa is White sand, blue water and a tropical corner where toucans perch importantly on palm trees.
Dasoudi Beach, Limassol - located next to eucalyptus and pine trees, so it is so easy to breathe here. The waves are small, the sand is soft, there is everything you need for a holiday with children.

A must visit with children in Cyprus

I prepared something incomparable:

The Archimedes Museum, where no one hides science under glass, but on the contrary, everything is learned interactively, through experiments and experiments. Analogs of ancient machines are impressive and you can touch them, play with them and even build an almost real bridge. There are also mazes and flights balloons. Who can pass by this?
Santa Maria Active Recreation Center, where young guests of the island are invited to take part in quests, ride horses, and learn archery. It will be interesting for kids to visit the mini-zoo, and teenagers will find a labyrinth with a minotaur.

Holidays with children in Cyprus are always a joy, because here they know how to take care of the comfort of every vacationer. You can go to Cyprus with a small child without fear, because the hotels have everything necessary to make the holidays of children and their parents comfortable and joyful: from special rooms and equipped places in restaurants, to children's pools, playgrounds, nannies and animators, entertainment and educational centers .

Cyprus how popular destination For summer holiday does not intend to give up his positions. On the contrary, it is still the leader among foreign resorts and a constant hit of the season. There are reasons for this: the mild Mediterranean climate, delicious cuisine, simple rules entry, clean beaches, adequate service in hotels, long (from April to about mid-November) swimming season.

Average monthly water temperature during the season on the island: in May +22°C, in June +23°C, in July +25°C, in August +27°C, in September +25°C, and in October +22°C. The end of May-June, September-October is the optimal time for traveling with children to Cyprus: the sea is warm, the air temperature is no more than +30°C. July-August – heat with temperatures of +35°C and above.

Cyprus is territorially divided into northern part islands controlled by Turkey, and the southern part - the Republic of Cyprus itself, holidays in the main cities of which will be discussed further - these are Ayia Napa, Limassol, Paphos, Protaras, Larnaca, Nicosia - the capital of the Republic of Cyprus.

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Features of the visa issue

There are no restrictions on visits and movement between the Turkish and Greek parts of Cyprus. But there are certain rules that tourists must follow.

To visit Cyprus Russian tourists a visa will be required. Although obtaining entry documents is not particularly difficult. In practice, for Russian citizens it looks like this: it can be a provisions, national or Schengen visa. An e-visa is issued online if tourists arrive in the country through Paphos or Larnaca airport.

You cannot obtain a visa if a multiple-entry visa is required, you plan to enter Cyprus through the port of Limassol, and the child does not have his own passport. In this case, a national visa is issued, with which you cannot enter the Schengen area (the Republic of Cyprus is part of the EU, but is not a party to the Schengen agreement). And with a valid Schengen visa (under certain conditions) you can enter Cyprus.

Resorts and beaches of Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus is a country no different big amount attractions. The main reason why tourists from all over the world come here is beach holiday with the opportunity to swim in the warm, clean sea, bask and sunbathe under the Mediterranean sun. Therefore, beaches are the most important component of a holiday in Cyprus. Their diversity is amazing: with golden and light sand, with areas covered with a mixture of sand and pebbles and pure pebbles.

There are approximately 90 beaches on the island, of which more than 50 are awarded " Blue flag» for water quality, cleanliness and good environmental conditions. And almost all of them are ideal for families with children - clean soft warm sand, smooth entries into the water, no big waves, shallow water near the shore, children's infrastructure.

By the way, all beaches in Cyprus are municipal. In practice, this means the following: you can relax on any beach you like, be it in an open area or fenced at the hotel. The difference is that hotel residents will use umbrellas and sunbeds for free, and outside vacationers will pay to rent beach accessories. Most of The beaches meet European standards and are well equipped.

Before choosing a beach, you need to decide on a vacation spot on the island. There are many resorts in Cyprus, and the question naturally arises: where is the best place to go on the island with children? For a family holiday, you can consider such popular regions as Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Larnaca.

This is a quiet, relaxing resort with sandy, comfortable beaches for a relaxed and relatively inexpensive holiday with kids. It is located in bays surrounded by beautiful rocks. Nothing here interferes or distracts you from the calm solitude among beautiful nature.

There are few attractions. But with children you can visit a small aquarium, the Fun Park Waterpark, the Ocean Aquarium Park, and a dancing fountain show. And if you get bored, you can have fun in nearby Ayia Napa.

On the beaches of Protaras with fine soft sand, you can relax and splash in the clear water all day long in numerous cozy windless bays.

Flamingo Beach is the widest and main beach of the resort. One part of it is located near the Sunrise Hotel, the other zone is Flamingo Beach itself. The beach is crowded, but with a convenient entrance without rocky slopes, the sea is shallow and the water is clean.
It’s difficult to find a better place for families with children than the quiet Fig Tree beach with light sand, shallow depth and a good entrance, located in Fig Bay.
The beach in Green Bay is not so famous, it is small, with rugged shores, and there are pitfalls and algae on the sandy bottom. But at the same time here sandy coast with golden sand and a child-friendly entrance to the sea.
In Konnos Bay there is a tiny beach with golden sand, water attractions, a cafe, a changing room and a shower, with a lifeguard station some distance from Protaras. In some places the shore is rocky and the descent to the water is not very gentle.
The beach in the urban area of Pernera with fine sand, warm water, calm seas and an easy entrance is a place where children have a good time playing on the shore and it’s nice to go into the water.
Luma Beach (“Golden Coast” or “Gold Coast” - after the name of the hotel located nearby) is suitable for families with small children.

Find a tour to Protaras at the best price

There are plenty of modern apart-hotels and hotels of all categories with a focus on children's holidays. And accommodation is more economical than in nearby Ayia Napa. The most convenient and fastest way to get to Protaras is from Ayia Napa by taxi or commuter minibus. Larnaca is the closest airport to the resort.

Ayia Napa

This most popular resort Cyprus has a mild and very warm climate, snow-white beaches and turquoise water. The town is quite noisy, positioning itself mainly as youth resort. But at the same time, you can relax here with children. But not with babies.

Although in September and early October, when cheerful and noisy groups of students go home due to the start of the school year, the city takes on the appearance of a respectable resort town, quite suitable for a holiday with the whole family, including children.

According to experts, wide beaches in Ayia Napa are considered the best and most beautiful on the island. In addition, they all have a gentle, comfortable descent to the water and are sandy, which makes them quite safe and comfortable for children.

Nissi Beach is recognized as the best - a beach in a small lagoon, protected from strong waves, with excellent light (almost white) sand and excellent infrastructure. It is located near the Nissi Hotel Beach Resort in a tropical park with colorful flowers, exotic palm trees and friendly pelicans. Among the disadvantages, one can note a large number of vacationers during the season and in July-August there are algae on the beach.
Sandy Bay Beach (located near Nissi) is good for relaxing with children, protected from the winds, with water activities, white clean sand, clear water and convenient entrance.
The popular Makronissos beach is calmer and less party-oriented. With very soft and fine sand, a bottom without shells and pebbles, and easy entry into the water. It's good to relax here with kids.
Also uncrowded and beautiful beach Landa or "Golden Sands" with shallow waters, golden sand and turquoise water and an easy entry into the water for children.

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The resort has a large selection of hotels from inexpensive apartments to Deluxe hotels. When choosing an accommodation option with children, you must take into account that in the center next to hotels in large quantities There are restaurants, clubs and discos. To stay with children, it is better to look for hotels away from noisy nightlife.

The cost of living in hotels in Ayia Napa (when compared with other resorts on the island) is slightly higher. But this is compensated by quality service. Every hotel (even 2* hotels) offers breakfast, air conditioning, and internet. Hotels more high category Families with children are lured by the presence of their own beach. This is true in bustling Ayia Napa.

Many hotels position themselves as family hotels, offering young guests fun rides, children's pools with all kinds of slides, children's menus, game rooms, nannies and animators. Almost all rooms in the resort hotels, at the request of clients, can be equipped with special children's furniture (cribs, high chairs).

But even if you don’t settle in Ayia Napa, visiting this resort with children is a must. There is big park attractions, WaterWorld water park - “Water World”, the attractions and design of which are dedicated to myths Ancient Greece, beautiful Ayia Napa Monastery, Cavo Greco park. And on a sea boat you can go on a sea voyage along the coast.

The airport serving Ayia Napa is located in Larnaca (35 km from the resort). The resort is small and you don’t need to use transport (if you wish, you can easily get around on foot or by bike).

Limassol

This resort in the south of the island and the second largest city in the country is an economic, cultural and financial center. Its remarkable feature: if you have to walk around the Old Town in Limassol, try not to crush the tails and paws of the main symbol of the island - the cats that are everywhere here.

Limassol is considered the most cosmopolitan and cheerful city on the island. People like to relax here different tourists, including family travelers with children. There is plenty to have fun here: the Galaxy amusement park, the zoo, the Fasouri Watermania and Wet’n Wild water parks, Entertainment Center Camel Park camel farm. For lovers of antiquity, there is an ancient knight's castle and many ancient temples. In addition, this resort is considered the most Russian resort in Cyprus, where Russian speech can be heard everywhere.

The beaches in Limassol are excellent: sandy (occasionally sand and pebble), located close to hotels, with decent infrastructure, convenient descents in the sea. Peculiarity local beaches– volcanic sand of dark, gray and yellowish shades containing useful minerals.

The best of them: Dasoudi Beach (or “beach in the forest”). A long strip of pine-eucalyptus grove stretches along it. It is extremely easy to breathe here the air, saturated with the aroma of pine and eucalyptus trees mixed with the freshness of the sea breeze. Trees create natural shade. All this attracts tourists with children here.
Next to Dasoudi and next to the zoo is the central city sandy beach of Akti Olympion.
The Lady’s Mile beach, located far from the city, is popular among families with children, with a calm, shallow and warm sea without large waves. It stretched along a seven-kilometer strip of sand and pebbles from the city’s new port to the English military base on the Akrotiri peninsula.
The picturesque sandy beach of Governors (“Governor’s”) with bays and coves separated by white cliffs is located among green hills 20 kilometers from Limassol. Vacationers with children are attracted here by the shallow depths off the coast, golden sand and very warm water in the bays.
Curium Beach, one of its parts with shallow sea and sand, is a popular place for family holidays.
Local Cypriots and their families love to relax on Pissouri beach in solitude and peace. The pebble-sand beach is located in a bay among picturesque hills and beautiful scenery in the village of Pissouri near Limassol. The sea here is very warm and shallow, the water is crystal clear, the bottom is sandy and flat.

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The nearest airports to the resort are in Larnaca and Paphos (the journey takes 45-50 minutes). Not so well developed in Limassol public transport, and taxis are extremely expensive. In the vicinity of the resort there are many good beaches. Therefore, a rented car will come in handy here.

This major center and a resort and, probably (this is confirmed by archaeological finds) the most Old city In Cyprus. This is also where international Airport. It is suitable for recreation for different categories of tourists, including those with relatively low incomes.

If you still haven’t decided what is better for you: pebbles or sand, then you definitely need to go to Larnaca. The beaches here are mostly sand and pebbles. Here you can find both areas with golden-gray sand, sometimes mixed with shell rock, and areas with medium-sized pebbles. Many travelers with children like the beaches of Larnaca because of the shallow sea near the shore with a sandy bottom and because of the smooth decline of the bottom.

Great Mackenzie Beach ( Mackenzie Beach) With gray sand, very clean water, gentle entrance and developed infrastructure considered the best in the resort (adjacent to the old airport).
This category also includes Finikoudes beach in the city center near the embankment with an alley of date palms, gray-yellow sand and shallow water.
Dhekelia Beach is the largest in Larnaca, representing the road from Larnaca to the British base. The beach is mixed (areas with sand are replaced by pebbles) with varying degrees of width and grooming. The main hotels of the resort are also located here, such as the four-star Palm Beach, Princess, Lordos, Sandy Beach, the five-star Golden Bay, apartments and simpler hotels.
With small children, you can go to Faros Beach (located near Larnaca on the Kiti Peninsula). The sand here is fine and clean, and the beach infrastructure is well developed.

The hotel chain is represented by hotels in the category from 2 to 5*. But mostly these are inexpensive 2-3* hotels and apartments located closer to the bay. Their prices are traditionally low (perhaps the most inexpensive of the resorts in Cyprus), although the service is very unpretentious and unobtrusive.

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There are many in this city historical monuments. With children you can visit the main attraction of the resort - the Christian shrine Church of St. Lazarus, visit the Luna Park and mini-zoo. Walking along the Phinikoudes promenade is popular. The nearest water park and dolphinarium are in Ayia Napa.

Larnaca resort is very conveniently located. You can get here from St. Petersburg, Moscow and the capitals of the CIS. There is no need to go anywhere - the largest airport on the island is located 7 kilometers from the city. From here you can quickly and conveniently get to other resorts on the island.

It is a beautiful modern resort, the most elite and expensive. And although holidays with children are not at all a priority (there are practically no animation programs, few playgrounds), thanks to the developed tourist infrastructure, cozy picturesque coves and secluded beaches, it can well be considered a place for family vacations.

The beaches here are mostly pebble and rocky. Some of them are artificial with bulk sand. Entrance to the sea is not convenient everywhere (complicated by rocky shores). But for pebble lovers, Paphos probably has the best places.

The best sandy beach is Coral Bay, with shallow water, fine sand, and masses of water activities. It is equally good for those who are just learning to swim and for families with children.
Nearby is Corallia Beach, with soft sand and stunning turquoise water.
Not far from the Paphos City Beach (entry into the water on concrete slabs, the bottom is rocky) there is a small Faros Beach with light sand, with a gently sloping entrance without stones. It is not so noisy here and it is good to relax with children.
In the tourist area of the resort there are two more beaches with yellow sand surrounded by rocks: Virsoudia A and Virsoudia B and the sand and pebble beach of St. George. There are several hotels nearby, and the beach is quite noisy.
For a family holiday, we can recommend the sand and pebble beach of Geroskipou, the small Pahyamos beach with light sand in the bay surrounded by beautiful rocks and palm trees, and the sand and pebble beach of Latchi in the suburbs of Paphos.
On the territory of the reserve with large-headed green turtles in Lara Bay, there is a secluded beautiful sandy beach “Lara” or Turtle Beach. It's just a bare strip of sand without any infrastructure. But the water in the bay is always calm and warm due to its shallow depth.

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Paphos has the most expensive luxury hotels and 4-5* hotels in Cyprus with an unlimited number of services and own beaches. But you can find cheaper hotels. Or, as an option, stay in guest houses in the villages closest to Paphos. For example, in Geroskipu or Amargeti.

Here great amount architectural monuments, Archaeological, Byzantine and Ethnographic museums, Aphrodite's rocks, Aphrodite water park, Bird Park, Paphos Aquarium, Royal Tombs necropolis near Paphos.

There is an airport in Paphos. The flight from Moscow will take about four hours. Tourists often enter Paphos through Larnaca Airport. And then, using a transfer, taxi or public transport.

Whatever resort in Cyprus you choose, the island of the goddess Aphrodite is an excellent solution for a holiday with children and a convenient place in all respects for a holiday. summer holidays. Next time we'll talk about. Have a nice holiday everyone!

In Cyprus there are many places where you can have an exciting holiday and find entertainment to suit every taste of different categories of holidaymakers. Water parks, restaurants, nightclubs, zoos, historical attractions, nature reserves and much more - the choice is huge for young people or newlyweds, as well as for couples with a child or older people.

Things to do in Cyprus Ayia Napa

On famous resort You can have a fun time on the island by visiting the following attractions:

One of the most popular places in is Cape Greco with azure water, rocks and underwater caves, which attracts those who want to go diving and spearfishing. The national park is located on the cape Cavo Greco", where there are special areas for viewing the area, paths for cyclists and pedestrians, and even picnic areas.
One more favorite place leisure activities in Ayia Napa is Lunapark, from where you can always hear laughter and screams. It offers both harmless attractions for children and adults, as well as attractions for real extreme sports enthusiasts. From visiting the latter, you will get a fair amount of adrenaline!
Ayia Napa is home to the most famous establishment in all of Cyprus - night club "Castle" . This is a favorite leisure spot for young people, where the best DJs come. The club has many different bars and dance floors.
can offer thrill seekers extreme fun bungee . It is located on Nissi beach, its height reaches 50 meters.

Things to do in Cyprus Protoras

5. small town Protaras is famous for the fact that every evening at 9 o’clock you can watch a fascinating spectacle - dancing fountain show . Spectators watch with delight the jets of water soaring upward, which are illuminated by lasers of different colors. The fountains really “dance” as if they were alive to the beat of the music playing!

6. Protaras has one of the best Fig Tree Bay. This beach got its name from the fig grove that once grew on this territory. The grove itself is long gone, but Fig Tree Bay received the Blue Flag from the European Union for clean ecology.

Entertainment in Limassol, Cyprus

7. Popular place holiday in Limassol is large in area Sayious Park. There are playgrounds for paintball, go-karting, attractions for children and much more.

8. In Limassol you can visit the famous natural Park Akamas . To travel around its territory, you can use an SUV or take a walk. Here you can see rare plants of heavenly beauty and breathe in clean mountain air.

Adamas beach in Cyprus

Entertainment in Paphos: Cyprus

9. One of the main places for entertainment in Paphos is water park "Aphrodite" . Water attractions different types, slides with simple and intricate descents will not let you get bored.

10. Very popular among holidaymakers in Cyprus Petra tou Romiou Bay in Paphos, where, according to legend, Aphrodite was born. People are attracted here by the famous landmark - the Greek stone, which, according to ancient belief, grants wishes if you swim around it.

Water activities in Cyprus

In Cyprus you will find a huge number of water activities! This could be a trip on a catamaran, canoe or yacht. You can also have fun at the aquarium or dolphinarium. Try water skiing or parasailing over the sea and you will definitely have an unforgettable experience!

Cost of entertainment in Cyprus on the water

Jet ski ride - 10–30 euros for 15 minutes;
Flight with a parachute over the sea - 50 euros;
Banana ride - 5–15 euros;
Water skiing - 15–20 euros;
Pedal boat or canoe ride - 20 euros per hour;
Boat trip - 20–30 euros for half an hour.