Cyprus has sandy beaches around Ayia Napa and Paphos, Roman mosaics, Byzantine churches in the Troodos mountains and meze feasts. Sunny almost year round, ideal for spring, early summer and autumn.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 11h from the US East Coast, 4.5h from Europe, 7h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Drive on the left; renting a car is the easiest way to explore.
- Meze for two can cover a whole evening of dishes.
- July and August are very hot; plan inland days in spring.
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