How to Explore Historic Places with Your Cyprus Holidays

by Daisy Wilkinson Travel Guides

Cyprus is an enchanting island country located in the eastern region of the Mediterranean. It has vast expanses of beautiful natural surroundings and offers its visitors a glimpse into its intriguing past with some fascinating historic sites. After the Mycenaean Greeks settled in this country during the 2nd millennium BC, it was ruled by several massive empires at different times in history, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, and the Ottomans. Your holiday in this European country would be truly memorable with the presence of a pleasant Mediterranean weather. You can also have a wonderful time on the sandy beaches of Greece.

You can enjoy cheap holidays to Cyprus if you visit during the autumn season from late October to the end of November. There are lesser tourists in this season and the hotels would give you fabulous discounts on their room rates. Winter season begins in the month of December and lasts until February. This time of the year is extremely cold and rainy, but you can still explore some historical sites during daytime in winter. Spring from February to May is characterised by comfortable temperatures during the day, and this makes it a favourite among tourists for spending a memorable holiday. Another popular time for visiting Cyprus is its summer season from May to October.

While enjoying your Cyprus holidays, you'll be able to explore its most popular attractions. One of them is the Cyprus Museum, which is located in the capital city of Nicosia. You can know the entire history of this nation with a visit to this museum, as it has a vast collection of archaeological finds. Right from the Neolithic ages to the reign of the Ottoman Empire, you'll be taken through the rich history of this country. The amazing artistry from every major period of the past is brilliantly shown with the help of some excellently arranged artefacts. The terracotta statues belonging to the 7th century BC are also among the top highlights of this museum.

Among the beaches you can explore during your cheap holidays to Cyprus is Nissi Beach. Located in Ayia Napa, it is the most famous of all the white-sand beaches in the country. This beach looks attractive even with the presence of the extensive rows of sun-beds. Owing to its popularity, Nissi Beach experiences a heavy rush of visitors during the summer season. As it has some excellent facilities for its visitors, you can have a memorable day on this beach during your holiday.

During your time spent in this country, you can escape the bustling crowds and head to Cape Greco to unwind amidst pleasant natural surroundings. It is a beautiful coastal national park that has plenty of walking trails in store for its visitors. You'll get to see the beauty of the coast while walking on the trails. If you're in Cyprus during the early spring, you'll be able to see the endemic wild orchids of the country in full bloom. Troodos Villages, Kolossi Castle, Karpas Peninsula, House of Dionysus, and Ancient Kourion are the other attractions worth exploring.

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