Enjoy Some Wonderful Offerings with Cheap Holidays to Cyprus

An island country located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean, Cyprus would certainly enchant you with its wonderful culture and beautiful landscapes. In recent times, this nation has become one of the major Mediterranean tourist destinations as it attracts plenty of tourists annually with its natural beauty and intriguing historical sites. Among the main attractions of this amazing travel destination are its gorgeous beaches. You can have loads of fun in waters near these beaches with exciting activities like kite-boarding, wind-surfing, and scuba diving. The locals are equally charming in this island nation and would certainly win your heart with their hospitality and warmth.

Winters are cooler in this part of the world and bring some rain in the months from December to February. As this is a low tourist season, you can have more convenience in visiting the historical sites and get discounted room rates in hotels. Spring arrives by the first week of February and is the best season to enjoy your Cyprus holidays with comfortable temperatures and not much rain. From May to October, the island country experiences its summer with clear skies, cool breezes and warm temperatures. You may need protection from the sun if you plan to enjoy some sunbathing on the beaches during this season. You can also enjoy a slight drop in room rates of hotels in Autumn, which arrives in early October.

You'll come across many historic sites in this island country and the Ancient Kourion is one of them. It is a vast site, comprising of an ancient theatre and the House of Eustolios. St Hilarion Castle is also a place worth visiting during your cheap Cyprus holidays as it is considered to be among the most beautiful castle ruins of the Mediterranean and offers enchanting views of the surroundings. For enjoying some relaxed moments under the sun, you can make a trip to the Nissi Beach. When you're in the capital city of Nicosia, don't forget to visit the Cyprus Museum. Among the offerings of this museum is a vast collection of terracotta statues dating back to the 7th century, BC.

If you've been to Greece, you might have tasted a popular fast food of the country called Souvlaki, which is meat grilled on a skewer. You can enjoy Cypriot-style Souvlaki while enjoying your cheap holidays to Cyprus, which also comprises of fresh salad filling. The most popular dish in this part of the world is Halloumi or 'grilled cheese'. It has also gained immense popularity in many nations of Europe and the Middle East and is favoured both by vegetarians and non-vegetarians. If you happen to visit the country during Easter celebrations, you'll get to savour the Oven Macaroni. It is prepared in a large oven and contains large pasta tubes, minced pork, and bechamel sauce as its key ingredients.

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I'm Daisy, content strategist for Lowest2, which offers budget-friendly holiday packages to worldwide destinations. Much of my work involves writing on holidays of other popular destinations.