The island state of Cyprus is one of the main tourist areas of the Mediterranean. This island is unique in that the tourist season here lasts all year round. It attracts tourists with its lush subtropical nature, warm sea, amazing sandy beaches. Cyprus has more than 320 sunny days a year, early spring, hot summer, mild comfortable autumn and warm winter. However, each season has its own specifics, which would be useful for travelers to get acquainted with before going to Cyprus.
Spring tourist season
The Cyprus spring begins in February. At this time, the first flowers bloom, picturesque landscapes come to life, the heady spring aroma of flowering herbs, trees and shrubs is in the air. In March, the temperature at night is not very comfortable, but during the day it is quite possible to bask on the warm sand and walk around the island, seeing its sights.
This time is ideal for those who come to Cyprus for sightseeing and educational purposes - the absence of intense heat will significantly enrich their cultural baggage. From the beginning of April, you can sunbathe on local beaches, continue to make excursions to historical sights.
Beach season in Cyprus
From the beginning of May, the sea temperature becomes comfortable for swimming, at this time a full-fledged beach season opens. The sea water temperature reaches + 22-23⁰С, and the prices for real estate rental are still quite attractive, which guarantees a pleasant pastime.
Where to relax comfortably in summer
Cyprus is quite hot in summer. This can ruin the holiday for the people of the Nordic countries, who find it difficult to tolerate high temperatures and high humidity. For summer vacations, it is better for such tourists to choose places with a constant refreshing breeze - the beaches in the vicinity of Paphos are famous for this, the same specificity is in the Troodos mountains.
Summer heat in Cyprus lasts until the beginning of October, this is the main beach season when the largest number of tourists come here. Travelers can choose beaches for all tastes: white, golden and even black beaches are filled to capacity. Most of the Cypriot beaches have been awarded the European Union Blue Flag for their high quality service, the purity of sea water and sand.
Cyprus beaches
All beaches in Cyprus are municipal property, admission is free, but you have to pay for additional services. The exception is the beaches at hotels, where residents are provided with a wide range of services at no additional cost.
There are many equipped comfortable beaches in Cyprus, which are located within the resort areas, there are also pebbly beaches. Striving for peace and quiet, many vacationers prefer to rest on the wild rocky shore.
Diving season
Diving enthusiasts strive to Cyprus for the sake of the amazing underwater world. Here they get the opportunity to visit underwater caves and grottoes, examine ancient sunken ships, and get to know the inhabitants of the depths of the sea. The sea temperature allows diving throughout the beach season, and the hardest divers also dive into the waves in November. Particularly popular are the underwater reefs and coral forests around Latchi, Polis and Akamas.
The Velvet season
With the onset of autumn days, the intense heat subsides, rest at this time is very comfortable. The velvet season in Cyprus is also marked by a decline in prices for travel services. Also, local merchants are preparing to close the main tourist season, so prices for goods in local shops are significantly reduced. At this time, it is very convenient to make hiking excursions and mountain climbing in order to get acquainted with the rich historical past of this mythical island.
Ski season
In winter, ski lovers come to Cyprus. The local ski resorts have all the conditions for an excellent pastime, the level of service is not inferior to the fashionable European resorts, but the cost of services is significantly lower than these.
