10 best resorts in Cyprus for families with children – photo, description, map

It makes sense to choose an island for the sake of its atmosphere. Everything in it “works” for tourists: from ancient buildings, beaches to mass holidays and entertainment venues. In order to choose the right resorts in Cyprus for families with children, it is important to focus on the age and health of young travelers. There are many settlements on the island where the children‘s menu is considered a foreign curiosity. On the other hand: there are a huge number of amazing places. where the water has unique healing properties.

Ayia Napa

A cozy place on the Mediterranean coast is famous for its water park and beautiful sandy beaches. It has its own Luna Park. Ayia Napa is ideal for a family holiday, but you should immediately drown: children's entertainment, in addition to the mentioned establishments and animation programs in hotels, is not enough in the town. On the other hand: in Ayia Napa there is a huge amount of all kinds of vegetables and fruits all year round.

Every year, only 60 days are overcast here, and the rest of the time the weather is fine. If you plan to come with a baby, choose a vacation in May or October (this is the most favorable time when the sun is less active). There are fewer vacationers in spring and autumn, and therefore a beach holiday is more comfortable. The place is ideal for hiking; boys and girls who are interested in history will like it.

The mysterious ancient monastery “Aya” will be the best guide when traveling around the cozy town. For young musicians, the end of September will be especially interesting, when the children will be able to hear folk melodies at numerous city fairs. And in the middle of the same month, the city is flooded with fairies, sorcerers, knights, dragons – participants in the annual Festival of the Middle Ages.

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Larnaca

On the southeast coast is a sunny city with a shallow sea and a sandy bottom. One of its main advantages: a mild climate and low humidity, so it is perfect for children who have diseases of the respiratory organs. It is often called the standard of comfort. For lovers of a relaxing holiday, as well as for couples, Larnaca will take care of a comfortable pastime – the locals do not like noisy entertainment and overcrowded beaches.

Perhaps that is why you can't dig into the cleanliness of the coastal zone – the beach received an international award confirming the high standard of water and sand quality. There are many children's playgrounds and entertainment centers in the town. Unlike many other cities in the countries, Larnaca hotels adhere to such a policy: they do not separately organize animation programs, play towns for young travelers, but organize transfers for them, excursions to local attractions.

Museums abound for a small town in Larnaca. The high season here starts in May. In the same month, the city is literally immersed in flowers, in honor of which the Cypriots hold a colorful festival. Along with May-June, the beginning of autumn is considered the most successful season for children's recreation.

Cypriots adore children, they provide travelers with everything necessary for a comfortable stay of kids and older children instantly and provide such guests with the most comfortable rooms with sea views.

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Limassol

The resort town has a huge number of children's camps, including language ones. An important advantage of its beaches is the presence of a gentle entry into the water. The city has a cheerful atmosphere all year round. Its tourist infrastructure is aimed specifically at family travelers. Any hotel, hotel here gladly accepts young guests, but you will not find a children's menu in them.

Many Cypriots absolutely do not understand why children are forced to eat what they do not want, or to cook soups for girls and boys. Experienced travelers advise mothers of babies to take baby food to rest in this amazing place, because its choice in local supermarkets is minimal.

The holiday season starts from April and lasts almost until November. It also has its own spring Flower Festival, so for the sake of an amazing carnival, it is not necessary to travel with children to another resort town. If your child is interested in art, studying at a music school, planning to enter the conservatory, or simply loves solemn performances, plan your vacation to coincide with the Ballet Festival.

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Protaras

A very calm place for party lovers will seem boring, but it is ideal for relaxing with kids. With children, you can and should come here from May to September. The sea near the coast here is very warm, shallow, and, which is also important, the descent into the water is smooth. It also makes sense to choose this place for holidays with children of older age groups. The fact is that the cult of water sports literally reigns in the town.

Protaras and Ayia Napa are located nearby, so there will be no problems with a trip to the famous neighboring water park. At the same time, any hotel for excursions with children, visiting entertainment venues will easily organize a transfer and provide transport. There is a difference between the beginning of the swimming and leisure seasons in the town: the first one starts later than the second one by a month.

For families with children, it is best to choose the time from June to September or early October. If the child does not tolerate heat well, it is better to refuse trips in July and August. And another moment (more precisely: an event) that will not leave indifferent young travelers and gourmets: the Strawberry Festival.

It takes place in a village near Protaras and is recognized as one of the most delicious resort holidays. Although this is a controversial issue, because the stalls in all settlements of the country are bursting with all kinds of berries and fruits at any time of the year.

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Pathos

The name of the resort in adults is associated with respectability, however, for young travelers there is a lot of interesting things here. The only conditional minus: it is hot and crowded here, so experienced travelers advise choosing the beginning of summer or autumn for a family vacation. Paphos is known for a huge number of attractions, ancient monuments, it is natural that many young historians perceive the resort town as one huge museum.

And another important point: there is a chic water park and several children's play centers. And when asked about animation programs for children, you can get a huge surprise from the staff of respectable hotels.

Why additional entertainment when young travelers have at their disposal a whole city with its beaches and a sea of ​​exotic fruits (real vitamin bombs for the body)? True … the choice of baby food is not very good here. In Cypriots, children start eating early from an adult table, however, if necessary, special menus will be prepared for your kids.

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Peya

The small village, where the inhabitants used to grow oranges, has come an amazing way: from the wilderness to the resort, which is becoming more and more popular with family travelers with each holiday season. In Peyia, most hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis, while in Paphos they initially abandoned it and lost a significant part of the flow of tourists who choose holidays abroad during the financial crisis.

An important point: in a small resort with a children's menu or animation programs, there are no problems. And also its hotels, hotels are trying to equip sports grounds, gyms, small swimming complexes for all age groups of guests. The cost of recreation in Peyia is significantly lower than in neighboring settlements.

The sea here is calm, the descent into it is gentle, but the beaches are very rocky. The most famous local beaches are located within the resort village and next to it: Agios Georgios and Coral Bay. These places of rest are recognized as the best in terms of comfort and safety.

Doll

Another resort village that is just starting to successfully compete with larger cities. There is a huge number of ancient ruins here, to which the flow of excursions does not decrease all year round. There are no special conditions for family travelers in Kouklia, however, what is available in its numerous hotels is quite enough for a comfortable stay with children.

The main attractions are the ruins of the temple of Aphrodite and the church of Panagia Katholiki. The cost of living in the village is lower than in Paphos. Therefore, many family travelers do this: they live during their holidays in Kouklia, and come to Paphos for shopping and entertainment.

If a child is interested in culture, history, art, a visit to the ancient Lusignan castle will be a real gift for him, where, according to the Cypriots, ghosts live, and most importantly: antique masterpieces and all kinds of rarities are collected.

Policy

The visiting cards of the resort town are water sports and fish fairs. Here you can easily rent yachts and enjoy boat trips. The atmosphere of silence and tranquility reigns in a small town, which is why it is most often chosen by those who travel with small children. One of the main values ​​of the area: nature. Walking in almond groves has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improves the condition of the respiratory organs. Increase the vitality of the body.

Polis is very small, a toy compared to megacities, but it has crystal clear air all year round. If the culinary component of the tour is important to you, then the harbor of Latsi is what you need. Tourists note that fresh fish caught half an hour before your arrival is cooked deliciously here.

After lunch, you can go to the baths of Aphrodite, where all visitors are treated to spring water. Trips are organized to nearby villages to explore copper mines, citrus orchards, flower fairs and wine storages, and to the Akamas Peninsula near Polis they go for a tan. The best time to relax is the end of spring and the beginning of autumn.

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Pissuri

Russian-speaking travelers know almost nothing about this quiet resort. But in vain! It is ideal for a quiet family vacation, which literally saves health after the hustle, bustle, gas pollution of big cities. Pissouri is not a popular resort, therefore the prices here are relatively low, and ordering (if necessary) a children's animation program here is much easier and cheaper than in other resort towns and villages.

Pissouri has a huge number of ancient monuments. Sea water is considered especially healing here, so do not be surprised if the locals tell you where it is better for you to swim with your child. There are many bike rental shops here. And in taverns, chefs will always prepare special dishes for young travelers at your request, although such establishments do not provide children's menus.

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Nicosia

In the capital, children have absolutely no time to be bored. It has a lot of entertainment centers and parks, zoos and museums. All entertainment centers were created with the condition that while the children are having fun, adults will either be next to little fidgets or hire special staff to look after the children.

There is no shortage of the latter on the island, especially since in Nicosia it is customary to hire nannies and educators with knowledge of English. To combine, as they say, business with pleasure: rest with the early development of their children. The capital has its own museums of fairy tales and motorcycles with their own special attractions. If a child is interested in science, including biology, he can always attend classes in the Biological Garden located near the capital or the city's digital planetarium.

An important point: about half of the capital's hotels have rooms for parents with children. There are no problems with the children's menu in the city, as with delicious healthy desserts made from natural products for little gourmets.

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Which beach to choose

Experienced travelers identify several worthy beaches: Ayia Thekla, Ladies Mile, Konnos Bay, Coral Bay, Kourion, Lara, Latchi, Nissi, Pissouri and Fig Tree Bay beach. The longest beach, Ladies Mile, is located on the Akrotiri peninsula. Its shallow bottom and sandy shore are suitable for families with children, and for example, Nissi is designed for young people and the entire coast is built up with nightclubs and bars.

Lara will not allow you to settle on its territory because of the turtles that have completely captured the beach and lay their eggs on the shore, but you can watch this natural phenomenon. The calm waters of Coral Bay, Fig Tree and Konnos Bay are not suitable for surfers, as the coast is closed by rocks from several sides and does not let the wind through, but Kourion and Ayia Thekla attract lovers of steep waves.

The uncrowded beaches of Pissouri and Latchi will give you the opportunity to lie on a sun lounger in peace and quiet. All resort areas are equipped with changing rooms, showers, water transport (catamarans, inflatable slides, etc.) and a rescue team.

Which hotel to choose

All hotels are famous for their high quality standard and are not inferior in service to other European countries. The best five-star hotels include Atlantica Aeneas Resort & SpaAyai Yapa, Golden Tulip Golden Bay Beach HotelLarnaca, Limassol, and Le Meridien Limassol Spa & ResortPaphos. There is everything you need for children – high chairs, cribs, separate meals that will be prepared in advance at your request, children's pools and slides, and even Russian-speaking nannies. Prices in such hotels start from 300EUR per day.Four SeasonsElysiumCoral Beach Hotel & Resort

Hotels on a lower level, four-star, are second only to the range of services offered, but the staff is also friendly, and the rooms are comfortable: Nissi Beachin Ayia Napa, Palm Beachin Larnaca, The Golden Coast Beach Hoteland Crystal Springs Beach Hotelin Paphos. The staff speak Russian, food is included in the room rate, and there are playgrounds, children's meals and a private pool. The price of apartments in such hotels starts from 100EUR.

Best time to travel

The Mediterranean island boasts warm weather all year round, with daytime temperatures never falling below 10 degrees in winter. For 8 months of the year the weather keeps the temperature up to +35°C even at night, but in autumn and winter hotel prices still go down.

The beach season starts from May, but even in September and October you can meet tourists swimming in the sea. If weather and excursions are more important to you than water activities, then Cyprus will be happy to welcome you starting from April, when all cities are buried in almond blossoms, and the sun does not exhaust you with heat, and in winter Troodos is waiting for skiers.

Cyprus resorts for families with children on the map