Children's holidays in Cyprus. Where is it better to go to Cyprus with children, a description of resorts, hotels and entertainment

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

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

Cyprus is territorially divided into the northern part of the island, controlled by Turkey, and the southern part - the Republic of Cyprus itself, the rest in the main cities of which will be discussed further - this is 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 visiting and moving between the Turkish and Greek parts of Cyprus. But there are certain rules that tourists must follow.

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

You cannot apply for a visa if you need a multiple entry visa, you plan to enter Cyprus through the port of Limassol, the child does not have his own passport. In this case, it is made national visa, with which you cannot enter the Schengen area (the Republic of Cyprus is part of the EU, but is not a member of the Schengen Agreement). A with valid visa Schengen (under certain conditions) you can enter Cyprus.

Resorts and beaches of Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus is a country that does not have a large number of attractions. The main reason why tourists from all over the world come here is a beach holiday with the opportunity to swim in the warm clear sea, warm up and sunbathe under the Mediterranean sun. That is why the beaches are the most important component of the holiday in Cyprus. Their diversity is amazing: with golden and light sand, with areas covered with a mixture of sand and pebbles and purely pebble.

There are approximately 90 beaches on the island, of which more than 50 have been 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 entrances to the water, lack of big waves, shallow water near the coast, children's infrastructure.

By the way, all the beaches of Cyprus are municipal. In practice, this means the following: you can relax on any beach you like, whether it is in an open area or fenced at the hotel. The difference is that hotel residents will use umbrellas and sunbeds for free, while outsiders will pay for the rental of beach equipment. Most of beaches meet European standards, they 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 it better to go on the island with children. For family vacation you can consider such popular regions as Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Larnaca.

This is a quiet calm resort with sandy comfortable beaches for a relaxed and relatively inexpensive vacation with kids. It is located in bays surrounded by beautiful rocks. Nothing here interferes and does not distract from calm solitude among the most beautiful nature.

There are few attractions. But with children, you can visit a small aquarium, Fun Park Waterpark, Ocean Aquarium Park, a show of dancing fountains. And if you get bored, you can have fun in the nearby Ayia Napa.
On the beaches of Protaras with fine soft sand, you can relax and splash in 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 area is actually Flamingo Beach. The beach is crowded, but with a convenient entrance without rocky slopes, the sea is shallow and the water is clear.
• Better than the quiet Fig Tree Beach with light sand, shallow depth and a good entrance, located in Fig Bay, it is difficult to find for families with children.
• The beach in the "Green Bay" is not so famous, small, with indented shores, there are pitfalls and algae on the sandy bottom. But at the same time, there is a sandy coast with golden sand and an entrance to the sea convenient for children.
• Konnos Bay has a tiny beach with golden sand, water rides, cafes, changing rooms and showers, with a lifeguard station some distance from Protaras. In some places the coast is rocky and the descent to the water is not too gentle.
• The beach in the urban area of ​​Pernera with fine sand, warm water, calm sea and convenient entrance is a place where children can play well on the shore and go into the water.
• Luma Beach ("Golden Coast" or "Golden Coast" - according to the name of the hotel located nearby) is suitable for families with small children.

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There are enough modern apart-hotels and hotels of all categories with a focus on children's recreation. Yes, and accommodation is more economical than in Ayia Napa next door. It is most convenient and fastest to get to Protaras from Ayia Napa by taxi, suburban minibus. Larnaca is the nearest airport to the resort.

Ayia Napa

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

Although in September-early October, when cheerful and noisy groups of students go home in connection with the beginning of the academic year, the city takes on the appearance of a respectable resort town, quite suitable for a family holiday, including with kids.

According to experts, the 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, closed from strong waves, with excellent light (almost white) sand and excellent infrastructure. It is located near the hotel Nissi Beach Resort in a tropical park with colorful flowers, exotic palm trees and friendly pelicans. Among the shortcomings, a large number of vacationers can be noted during the season and algae come across on the beach in July-August.
• Sandy Bay Beach (located near Nissi) is good for relaxing with children, protected from the winds, with water activities, with white clean sand, clear water and a convenient entrance.
• The popular Makronisos beach is more relaxed and not crowded. With very soft and fine sand, bottom without shells and pebbles, convenient entry into the water. This is a good place to relax with kids.
• Also not crowded and beautiful beach Landa or "Golden Sands" with shallow water, golden sand and turquoise water and a convenient entry into the water for kids.

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The resort has a large selection of hotels from inexpensive apartments to luxury hotels of the highest category. When choosing accommodation with children, it should be taken into account that in the center near the hotels there are a large number of restaurants, clubs and discos. For families with children, it is better to focus on hotels away from noisy nightlife.

The cost of living in hotels in Ayia Napa (compared to other resorts on the island) is slightly higher. But it makes up for it with quality service. Every hotel (even 2* hotels) offers breakfast, air conditioning, internet. Hotels of a higher category lure families with children by having their own beach. This is true in noisy Ayia Napa.

Many hotels position themselves as family hotels, offering young guests fun rides, children's pools with all kinds of slides, a children's menu, playrooms, nannies and animators. Almost all rooms in the hotels of the resort, at the request of customers, can be completed with special children's furniture (cots, high chairs).

But even if you do not 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 is dedicated to myths Ancient Greece, the beautiful Monastery of Ayia Napa, the park "Cavo Greco". And on a sea boat you can go along the coast on a sea voyage.

The airport serving Ayia Napa is located in Larnaca (35 km from the resort). The resort is small and you can not 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 - economic, cultural and Finance 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. Various tourists like to relax here, including family travelers with children. There is where to have fun: the Galaxy amusement park, the zoo, the Fasouri Watermania and Wet’n Wild water parks, the Camel Park camel farm entertainment center. For lovers of antiquity - vintage knight's castle and many ancient temples. In addition, this resort is considered the most Russian resort in Cyprus, where Russian speech is heard everywhere.

The beaches in Limassol are beautiful: sandy (occasionally there are sand and pebbles), close to hotels, with decent infrastructure, with convenient descents into the sea. Peculiarity local beaches- volcanic sand of dark, gray and yellowish shades with the content of useful minerals.

• The best of them: Dasoudi beach (or "beach in the forest"). A pine-eucalyptus grove stretched along it in a long strip. It is unusually easy to breathe here the air, saturated with the aroma of pines and eucalyptus, mixed with the freshness of the sea breeze. Trees also provide natural shade. All this attracts tourists with children here.
• In the neighborhood of Dasoudi and next to the zoo is the Central City sand beach Active Olympion.
• Popular among families with children is the Lady’s Mile beach (“Lady’s Mile”) remote from the city with a calm without big waves, shallow and warm sea. It stretched 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 bays separated by white rocks is located among green hills 20 kilometers from Limassol. Vacationers with children are attracted here by the shallow depth near the coast, golden sand and very warm water in the bays.
• Curium Beach, one of the parts of which has a shallow sea and sand, is a popular place for families.
• On the beach of Pissouri, local Cypriots with their families like to relax in solitude and peace. The pebble-sand beach is located in a bay among picturesque hills and beautiful landscapes 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 gently sloping.

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The nearest airports to the resort are in Larnaca and Paphos (on the way - 45-50 minutes). Limassol is not so well developed 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 is a major center and resort, and probably (this is confirmed by the finds of archaeologists) the most Old city In Cyprus. Here is located international Airport. It is suitable for recreation for different categories of tourists, including those with a relatively low income.

If you still have not decided what is best 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 coast with a sandy bottom and because of the gradual lowering of the bottom.

• Big Mackenzie Beach with gray sand, Very clean water, with a gentle entrance and developed infrastructure, it is considered the best in the resort (adjacent to the old airport).
• Finikoudes beach in the city center near the embankment with an alley of date palms, with gray-yellow sand and shallow water can be attributed to the same category.
• Dhekelia Beach is the largest in Larnaca, which is 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 resort hotels, such as four-star hotels, are also located here. palm beach, Princess, Lordos, Sandy Beach, five-star Golden Bay, simpler apartments and hotels.
• With young children, you can go to Faros Beach (located near Larnaca on the Kiti Peninsula). There is fine and clean sand, well-developed beach infrastructure.

The hotel network 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 historical monuments in this city. With children, you can visit the main attraction of the resort - the Christian shrine Church of St. Lazarus, visit the Luna Park and the mini-zoo. Walks along the Finikoudes promenade are popular. The nearest water park and dolphinarium are located in Ayia Napa.

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

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

The beaches here are mostly pebbly and rocky. Some of them are artificial with bulk sand. The entrance to the sea is not always convenient (complicated by rocky shores). But for lovers of pebbles in Paphos, perhaps, there are the best places.

• The best is the sandy beach of Coral Bay with shallow water, fine sand, with a mass water activities. It is equally good for those who are just learning to swim, and for families with children.
• Not far from it is Corallia Beach with soft sand and amazing turquoise water.
• Not far from the Paphos City Beach (descent into the water on concrete slabs, the bottom is rocky) there is a small Faros Beach with light sand, with a gentle 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: Virsudia A and Virsudia B and the sand and pebble beach of St. George. There are several hotels nearby, the beach is quite noisy.
• For family holidays, we can recommend the sand and pebble beach of Geroskipou in the suburbs of Paphos, a small beach of Pachiamos with light sand in the bay surrounded beautiful rocks and palm trees, sand and pebble beach of Latchi.
• 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.

Find a tour in Paphos

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 Geroskipou or Amargeti.

There are a huge number here architectural monuments, Archaeological, Byzantine and Ethnographic Museums, Aphrodite Rocks, Aphrodite Water Park, Bird Park, Paphos Aquarium, the Royal Tombs necropolis near Paphos.

Paphos has an airport. The flight from Moscow will take about four hours. Often tourists get to Paphos through Larnaca Airport. And then, using a transfer, taxi or public transport.

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

We figure out which beaches, hotels and resorts in Cyprus are most suitable for families with children. We are reviewing prices for tours in 2019 (both the cheapest tours and all-inclusive). We study the reviews of tourists.

Cyprus is often chosen for holidays with children: short flight, some of the best beaches in Europe, quick and easy pick up. In addition, the island has a dry Mediterranean climate that suits even the youngest travelers. The island has delicious food, fresh vegetables and fruits, and local hotels provide a decent level of service. Turkish-style animation is rare, but children have fun in water parks, amusement parks, visit aquariums and local attractions.

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The best resorts and beaches in Cyprus for families with children

The best sandy beaches of Cyprus, according to tourists, are located in Protaras and Ayia Napa. But they are not inferior either. We list the best resorts and beaches in Cyprus for families with children in 2019 and find out why they are good, and you decide where you prefer to go.

Ayia Napa

According to reviews, the most beautiful powdery sand beach near Ayia Napa is Makronissos Beach. It is marked with the Blue Flag and is considered the best sandy on the island. Despite the fact that this resort of Cyprus is considered a youth resort, it is good to relax here with children. The beach is ideal for kids - the entrance is gentle with the same sandy bottom, without stones and shells.

Makronissos beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus (Photo © dimitrisvetsikas19 / pixabay.com)

Protaras

Beautiful promenade and well-groomed sandy beaches in Protaras. Many tourists consider this resort to be the most suitable for families with children in Cyprus. The best beaches in Protaras are Flamingo And Fig Tree Bay Beach. White finest sand, gentle slope and the same sandy seabed, umbrellas and sun loungers.

View of Fig Tree Bay Beach in Protaras (Photo © dronepicr / flickr.com)

Limassol

The best beach for families with children in Limassol is considered Dassudi Beach. This is a long beach with grayish volcanic sand, located in the center of the resort, along which grows a fragrant eucalyptus grove. Limassol is popular among our compatriots, but has a drawback - it is a large port city. With small children, they usually look for quieter and cleaner places.

Pathos

Paphos is also a port city, but the atmosphere is calmer, besides, the local air is ideal for allergy sufferers and those suffering from bronchopulmonary diseases. Paphos has an airport, which significantly reduces the travel time to the hotel, and with children this factor should be taken into account. But the beaches in Paphos are mostly pebbly and rocky, sandy beach coral bay- almost 12 km from the city center, you can get there by city bus. Coral Bay is popular with vacationers with small children, as the entrance is gentle. There are also sandy beaches in the southern part of the city.

Coral Bay beach in Paphos (Photo © booking.com / Ocean Bay Villa)

Larnaca

Inexpensive and relaxing holiday can be found in Larnaca. The beaches here are the best. Mackenzie And Finikoudes. These are excellent beaches with long shallow water, only grayish sand and in some places small stones are found.

According to tourists, Cyprus is great for families with children. There are water parks almost everywhere. In Paphos, in addition to the standard beach activities, you can take a walk in the archaeological, entertainment and national parks and look at giant tortoises, visit the Bird Park and the aquarium. A small zoo is located in Larnaca, and a real camel farm is located in Limassol.

Finikoudes beach in Larnaca, Cyprus (Photo © sandaodiatiu / flickr.com)

The best hotels in Cyprus for families with children in 2019

A solid hotel for families with children can be found in almost any major resort in Cyprus - in Larnaca, Protaras, Limassol and Paphos. There are magnificent hotels in Ayia Napa, but this resort has gained fame as a local Ibiza, and is more in demand among young people.

The luxury hotel is located in the center of Protaras near one of the best beaches of Fig Tree Bay. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, spa, hammam, fitness center, heated indoor pool, kids club and diving school. Mini golf near the hotel. Tourists noted the magnificent beach, cleanliness, decent food and an excellent spa where you can spend the sultry hours of the afternoon. This is one of the best hotels Cyprus for holidays with children.

This view opens from the territory of Capo Bay Hotel(Photo © booking.com / Capo Bay Hotel)

The hotel is located in the garden of the former Paphos winery, next to the beach. From the rooms you can see the brilliant blue of the sea, on the territory - oval pools, a restaurant and a bar. Tourists noted the cleanliness, good location hotel (to the harbor a few minutes walk), excellent food (buffet or menu).

View from the balcony from the room at Amphora Hotel & Suites (Photo © booking.com / Amphora Hotel & Suites)

According to tourists, budget hotels for holidays with children in Cyprus, the apartment complex, which is located in the city of Limassol, is well suited. On the territory of a garden, an outdoor pool with a terrace, a children's corner and a mini-playground. A 10-15 minute walk to the beach, cafes and restaurants. All rooms are equipped, there is a kitchen, a bathroom, a sleeping and living area, a large balcony. The area is quiet and calm, you need to drive a few stops to the city center - it is more convenient to rent a car.

Courtyard with sunbeds and pool at Corina Suites & Apartments (Photo © booking.com / Corina Suites & Apartments)

Another small apart-hotel is located 50 steps from Larnaca Bay beach. On the territory there is a swimming pool with a terrace, a sauna, a playground and a children's pool. All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, there is a restaurant and a bar. According to reviews, the hotel is great for families with a child in Cyprus: it is very quiet and calm, and the sea is shallow and warm, suitable for babies.

Where to stay while traveling? Solo travelers can find hotels and hostels by best price on the search engine Rumguru - he will select the most profitable options among the many booking systems. But we advise you to look for apartments and villas on a special service for renting housing from the owners - Airbnb.

Playground at Frixos Suites Hotel Apartments (Photo © booking.com / Frixos Suites Hotel Apartments)

Tours to Cyprus in 2019

Buying a tour is a great solution if you don't want to organize the trip yourself. The cheapest tours are with a departure from Moscow at the beginning of June 2019 - now they cost from 50 thousand rubles for two adults and one child per week. In July and August the prices usually go up substantially, however there is always an opportunity to catch some cheap All Inclusive prices

If you are going to rest in Cyprus with children, especially small ones, it is better to give preference to all-inclusive tours. Prices for such tours last summer were about 1.5-2 times higher than usual - from 70-80 thousand rubles. But for the summer of 2019, there are vouchers for two adults and one child for 5-6 nights with a flight from Moscow and St. Petersburg from only 56 thousand rubles. The difference with budget tours in this case is not only in food, but also in the level of the hotel (all-inclusive holidays in Greece are usually offered by 3, 4 and 5 star hotels) - and this is a higher level of comfort and quality of service, and proximity to the beach.

Peyia - a small resort town in Cyprus (Photo © Tobiasvde / flickr.com)

Similar all-inclusive tours for flights from Yekaterinburg, Perm and Novosibirsk cost from 85 thousand rubles. But for some cities you can find just as inexpensive vouchers as for Moscow and St. Petersburg. For example, tours to Greece from Rostov-on-Don also cost from 65 thousand rubles.

Examples of all-inclusive tours to Cyprus for those who go on vacation with children, departing from Moscow in June 2019 (found on):

(Photo © dimitrisvetsikas / pixabay.com)

Cyprus has deservedly established itself as a place for have a great holiday. There are clean beaches, good hotel service and a rich excursion program. But is it possible to go there with a child? Yes, in Cyprus, parents with children will be quite comfortable if they choose the right resort.

Advantages of holidays with children in Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus receives a significant profit from tourists arriving here. Therefore, a lot is done in the country for the comfort of vacationers. Many families with children have already appreciated the benefits of a holiday spent in Cyprus.

• Ecology. Clean beaches are the hallmark of Cyprus. The order here is provided by the municipalities, and they do an excellent job. There is also practically no food poisoning caused by intestinal infections. So you don't have to worry about delicate children's organisms.
• Safety. In Cyprus, the authorities are successfully fighting crime. You can safely walk along the streets of resort towns with small children. Also, great attention is paid to safety in hotels. Even three-star hotels are equipped with safe slides and children's pools.

• Gentle entrance to the sea. Not all beaches have a convenient descent for children, but there are enough such places. The sandy beaches of Cyprus are perfect for families with children, because not all kids like to walk on pebbles. In addition, sand can be used to build castles or, depending on age, to sculpt Easter cakes.

• Long beach season. In Cyprus, you can sunbathe and swim from May to October, which is not the case in all resort countries. But with small children it is better not to go here in July and August. During this period, the air temperature is not lower than + 35 ° C, and this cannot be called beneficial for the child. A vacation in Cyprus with children in June, May and early autumn will be quite comfortable.
• Excursions for children. Cyprus is traditionally considered an excellent place for an educational "adult" program. There are many archaeological sites, temples and museums. But there are also for children interesting entertainment. There are water parks and amusement parks. Also, children will like trips to zoos, especially "contact" ones, where you can pet rabbits or ride a donkey.

It is worth mentioning the disadvantages of staying on a sunny island with kids. Holidays with children "all inclusive" in Cyprus are not so easy to find. Not all hotels offer such a system, which is very convenient for parents. But there are options for families. You can stay in apartments with a kitchen, there are enough similar offers in Cyprus. Or choose a hotel with a breakfast and dinner system, and dine in the nearest taverns or limit yourself to a snack from local fruits. In this case, be sure to find out in advance if the hotel restaurant has a children's menu.

Where to go to Cyprus with a child?

There are resorts here where it will be convenient and interesting to relax with children, even very young ones. There are less adapted places. But if you still want to relax there, you just need to know some information. And then a vacation with kids at an "adult" resort will leave a pleasant impression.

Protaras

This town is not in vain at the top of the list. Most parents consider it the best resort in Cyprus for families with children. There is an excellent seashore with fine white sand, and a gentle slope into the water will allow children to swim comfortably. The beaches are located in bays, mostly surrounded by rocks, it is windless and quiet here.

The road from the airport to the hotel takes about 40 minutes. Of course, there are even shorter distances, but this is not so much, and the child will easily endure such a trip. The infrastructure of Protaras is focused on family tourists. The hotels offer a children's menu in the restaurant, playgrounds and clubs. There are many supermarkets in the city where you can easily buy diapers and baby food.


by the most interesting place for children to visit in Protaras will be an oceanarium. In it you can see not only aquariums with marine animals and fish, but also enclosures with other representatives of the fauna, such as monkeys or birds. The city also has children's entertainment complexes. In general, Protaras is a quiet and peaceful resort that offers a relaxed holiday, just right for travelers with children.

Larnaca

This is the second most popular resort in Cyprus for families with children, where family tourists also like to go. There are many sandy beaches, although there are also pebble ones, and those where sand is mixed with shell rock. Another feature of the beaches of Larnaca is that the sand here is not white, but gray. However, this does not interfere with relaxing with children, because the beaches are clean and comfortable. Most often they have a safe, gentle slope into the water and a shallow bottom near the shore.

It is only 7 km from the airport to the city, so the road will not be tiring. The advantage of the resort is the developed infrastructure. There are many hotels offering a range of services for children. Mini-clubs, playgrounds, children's animation are waiting for young tourists. Kids will love Larnaca Zoo. This resort is a fairly calm and comfortable place to relax with the whole family.

Limassol

Limassol is a large and bustling port city. If you are looking for a place in Cyprus where it is better to go with children, you should think about another resort. Limassol does not have its own airport, and it will take at least an hour to get to the nearest one. The tourist infrastructure is aimed rather at adult travelers. Few hotels offer services for kids.


But if you still really want to relax here with a child, and you are not afraid of the lack of some comfort, you can find something to do. Limassol has water parks, children's entertainment centers, and a zoo. The most popular complex for children "Galaktika". For mothers with babies, there are rooms for swaddling and feeding, and older children will have a great time on the rides. Donkey Park deserves a visit. This is a kind of animal farm, where children can not only look at donkeys, but also ride them.

Pathos

This resort has advantages for families with kids. Own airport reduces the travel time to the hotel and back. There are several beaches suitable for children, the most famous of which is Coral Bay. Although the sand on such beaches is artificially poured, they are very clean. But still, Paphos is not particularly loved by tourists with kids. There are many pebble beaches here, and not everywhere comfortable descent in the sea. Little vacationers will not be very comfortable. In addition, Paphos is one of the most expensive resorts.


Those who are not afraid of the inability of Paphos to relax with children can be advised to focus on entertainment. A sea of ​​pleasure will bring a visit to the water park "Aphrodite". It is also worth taking a walk around the local zoo. Giraffes are allowed to be fed here, and peacocks roam freely in the park, not limited by enclosures. School-age children may be interested in excursions. Indeed, in Paphos there are many attractions located directly in the city.

Ayia Napa

This place is considered a youth resort: there are many bars and nightclubs. Too noisy for kids. And if you are planning to spend the whole vacation with a child, it is better to choose another resort. But if you want to combine a family holiday with your own entertainment, you can stay in Ayia Napa.


Despite the abundance of establishments for adults, this resort does not forget about small tourists. Traditional entertainment for children in Cyprus, water parks, are also in Ayia Napa. But here you can also visit the dolphinarium. There are plenty of hotels with a service for children in the resort. The beaches of Ayia Napa are not bad for kids. Many of them are covered with sand and have a gentle entrance to the sea. So this resort also has pluses. You just need to choose a hotel away from noisy discos and bars, and you will enjoy your vacation even with the smallest children.

So, you can't go wrong when traveling with a child to calm and comfortable Protaras. But if you really want to visit respectable Paphos or bustling Limassol, be sure to plan a trip! Competent organization of leisure - and you will get only positive emotions from your vacation!

Cyprus has everything to please not only adults, but also kids of any age: sandy white beaches, a wide variety of entertainment, a high level of security and a mild climate.

The main contingent of vacationers on the island are the British and Germans. Therefore, hotels, playgrounds and playgrounds, as well as beaches are equipped according to all international standards. You will not find a single hotel higher than 3 stars, where there will be no conditions for a holiday with a child.

Advantages:

1. Long beach season (from May to October).
2. Dry, child-friendly climate.
3. A short flight from the capital of Russia.
4. Large selection of hotels with a high level of service.
5. Friendly attitude towards young children (not to be compared with Turkey or Egypt).
6. Good European cuisine with a wide variety of dishes that will appeal to the child.
7. Availability of water parks in all resort regions.
8. Sandy beaches and warm sea.

Why You Shouldn't Vacation in July and August

The best time to travel with children is from May to June or from September to October. At this time, the air temperature does not exceed +30 degrees, and the water warms up to +25 - +27 degrees. In May, it is better to come with infants, for whom swimming in the sea is not so important. The swimming season opens in early June, so if you are planning a trip in mid-June, then it will be much warmer in Cyprus than in the same Turkey.

In September-October, the weather conditions reach their peak of comfort. The summer heat subsides, the sea of ​​​​fresh milk temperature, and prices begin to fall. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to come here at the beginning of the school year - go for it!

It is worth refraining from tours to Cyprus from the beginning of July to the end of August. The island is located south of Turkey, so at this time it is even hotter here (more than +35 degrees), which can create certain difficulties with acclimatization even for adults. Does it make sense to pay big money for not the most comfortable conditions?

Best Family Resorts

There are not so many resorts in Cyprus, but for a family holiday, the following are best suited:

1. Pathos
2. Limassol
3. Protaras
4. Larnaca.

What to visit with children in Cyprus?

A lot of delight will be caused by visiting the locals (not only in Larnaca). The best throughout the country are those in Ayia Napa and Limassol. These water entertainment centers have huge children's corners with pools, slides and other entertainment.

Aquapark "Fasouri Watermania" in Limassol

Do not pass by the aquariums that are in and. Here the whole family can explore the diversity of the inhabitants sea ​​depths and enjoy your time.

There are amusement parks in all resorts. For the most part, these are mobile attractions designed for absolutely any age, starting from 2 years old.

In Protaras, in the very center of the city, a magical performance of dancing fountains begins in the evening. At the end of the mountain, which is located behind the fountains, lava begins to erupt. The play of light, water and music will remain in the child's memory for a long time.

Among the excursion programs, one can note the vorskaya walk to the Blue Lagoon. The very opportunity to dive from a yacht will already cause delight, and here you can also fish from a ship.

What to look for when choosing a hotel

When choosing a hotel, first of all, be guided by its distance to the coast. It is best to choose hotels first coastline, since children do not particularly like long transitions.

Read the information about the hotel carefully. It is desirable that the hotel offers:

• children's menu in the restaurant
• chairs
• cot available upon request
• the presence of children's animation
• playrooms and playgrounds
• separate children's pool

Pay attention to entertainment in the hotel: your children should be constantly busy and involved in something. That's the only way they'll bring it home good impressions and positive emotions.

Cyprus is one of the best and most sought-after destinations for family holidays with children, where to go and where it would be better with a child, what time to go? Cyprus is an island of contrasts, combining rustic style with modern infrastructure. beach season lasts from April to the end of October.

The holiday season and the increase in the flow of tourists begins at the end of April, in May. The air is well warmed up, the sea water is cool +19°C, not suitable for bathing babies, so at this time it is better to go with older children to visit the sights. Favorable time for the recovery of young children from June to July, from September to mid-October. At this time, warm clear weather is combined with a gentle warm sea and a light breeze.

Popular resorts and beaches

Before choosing a resort and hotel, you need to find out from the tour operator:

1. At what age can you stay with children in a hotel, will there be suitable conditions for them (bath, potty).
2. Is there an all-inclusive system, breakfasts, do they include a children's menu, for what age?
3. Which beach, where is it located, the entrance to the sea and its depth near the coast?
4. Are there entertainment for children, animation and babysitting services?
5. Security level.

Protaras

The resort has established itself as a quiet place for families. Sandy beaches protected from the wind and waves, beautiful rocky coves, crystal clear sea. Lots of entertainment: water park, aquarium, playgrounds and leisure activities with animators.

Ayia Napa

Favorite resort of many vacationers, especially with children. It has small hotels with an affordable price policy, suitable for budget holiday with children of all ages. Minus the resort - few playgrounds, small areas of hotels. At the beginning of autumn, Ayia Napa transforms, becomes quiet cozy place, which is preferred by the inhabitants of Cyprus for families with children.

The city has fascinating excursion tours and entertainment: amusement park, dinosaurs, walks on a pirate ship. There is also a dolphinarium, karting center, water park.

Larnaca

To spend a vacation in an economical mode will allow you to stay in hotels in Larnaca. There are fewer noisy entertainments here, but the beach, sea and service are no different from other, more expensive resorts. The city has an amusement park, a camel park, diving for teenagers and an entertainment center with cafes that offer a children's menu.

Pathos

Expensive resort designed for families with teenagers, little entertainment for kids and not suitable for the beach. Excursion programs combine visits to historical catacombs, archaeological parks, tombs of kings and picturesque bays. An interesting natural phenomenon can be seen in Paphos, where water flows up rather than down. There is a unique oceanarium and a bird park on the territory of the city.

Limassol

A popular resort, especially for tourists from Russia, unlike other cities, there are many Russian-speaking specialists who work with children: animators, educators, nannies. The level of service is high, the prices are affordable. Holidays for children in this resort will turn into magic. Creative workshops, leisure and development clubs, a water park, and a sports complex have been created on the territory of Limassol. Municipal park, which houses a petting zoo. Sandy clean beach, convenient descent into the shallow sea.

It is worth exploring the offers of local hotels in advance.

capo bay

The hotel is located in Protaras, has 4 stars, new buildings with European-style renovation. The hotel is focused on the reception of tourists with small children, it has animators, drawing lessons, shops. The food is of high quality, there are dishes for kids on the menu.

The hotel is located in Ayia Napa, has 4 stars. Large area with walking pelicans. There is a playground, a swimming pool, a sandy beach nearby, a shallow sea.

Aquamare Beach Hotel & SPA

The hotel is located in Paphos, has 4 stars, on the territory there are 2 swimming pools for children and adults with hydromassage, an indoor pool and a spa, a restaurant, a cafe, a bar. Near the beach with clear sea. The hotel positions itself as a place for high class families with children.

The hotel is located in Larnaca, has 4 stars. The rooms have a private garden, a wooden terrace with access to hot tubs. The hotel provides services for diving, windsurfing, water skiing. There is an indoor pool and tennis court. For children, there is a club with interesting master classes and a large number of toys on the territory.

All inclusive prices in 2019

In Cyprus, you can stay in hotels with an all-inclusive system, the cost will depend on the month of the visit, the coastline where the hotel is located, the number of days, the level of comfort of the room. On average, prices for 4-star hotels for 7 days 8 nights on the first coastline range from 88 thousand rubles. up to 143 thousand rubles. with 1-2 children.

How to entertain a child at a resort

In Cyprus, everything is created for children, so that they are comfortable and not bored, water parks, zoos, attractions, excursions, parks.

water parks

Many water parks in Cyprus offer a good time.

Fasouri Watermania in Limassol

The territory of the water park is 100,000 sq. m, 30 water attractions for children and adults. Citrus orchards grow around the park. Clean, well-kept park, the administration of which provides free sun loungers and umbrellas.

Aphrodite in Paphos

The territory of the water park is 35,000 sq. m, 23 water attractions. Thematically, the water park is dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, has a relief landscape, a lot of green spaces.

A theme park dedicated to the ancient gods of Olympus, mythical animals and legendary heroes. On the territory there are 18 attractions and slides for children and adults, cafes, bars, playgrounds, swimming pools.

Fun Park Waterpark in Protaras

The water park belongs to the Anastasia Hotel, but anyone can visit it. It is divided into 4 zones with hydromassage, children's area, swimming pools and attractions.

Attractions and amusement parks

You can also visit amusement parks with your child and have fun on the rides.

A huge amusement park is located in close proximity to the sea in the city center. There are about 50 attractions for children and adults. The park is divided into several zones: children's, adult, lottery.

Lucky Park in Larnaca

Entertainment complex, open all year round. On the territory there is a huge amount of entertainment for every age and taste: karting, carousels, monorails, safari train, rope town. There are cafes, shops, restaurants, bars, children's cafes.

Family recreation center with many attractions and entertainment for children with good staff, where you can leave the child and go shopping. On the territory and in the complex there are 80 attractions, a rope town, play areas, labyrinths, slides.

Archimedes Interactive Museum in Limassol

Vacationers with children in the museum can experience interactive game mechanisms that clearly show the actions of physics and its laws based on the inventions of Archimedes. On the territory there is a laser maze, riddles, puzzles. The museum can hold a festive event that will help arrange the staff at the highest level.

Zoos and zoos

There are unusual zoo farms in Cyprus: donkey, ostrich, camel, bird farms.

In Limassol

In the city center of Limassol there is a zoo with a large number of animals, birds, reptiles and a petting zoo.

In Paphos

The zoo opened in 2003 with a small number of rare birds, but was gradually reorganized in connection with the acquisition of new species of animals, birds, reptiles and has become a landmark of Cyprus and one of the largest parks in the world.

Camel park in Mazotos

Not far from the airport is "Kemel Park" with camels, kangaroos, porcupines, goats, donkeys, ponies. Visitors are allowed to feed the animals, and you can ride a camel. There is a playground and a swimming pool on site.