Visit Cyprus for 35C highs, summer holidays under £400pp & cheap beers

STILL picking on your dream destination for this summer?

Cyprus is the third-biggest island in the Mediterranean, and it’s synonymous with sea, sun, fun, and budget-friendly holiday deals.

When it comes to holiday costs, Cyprus frequently ends up being a cheaper option when compared with other Mediterranean locations like Italy, the South of France or even some of the Spanish islands.

Holidays this summer start from £246pp, including return flights.

During the summer, Cyprus sees highs of 35C almost every day and can sometimes even hit 40C – so sunshine is practically guaranteed.

For instance, in Paphos, many local bars sell local beer for around €3 (around £2.55). ​

According to some Tripadvisor reviewers, a bar in Ayia Napa also offers a “€10 for all you can drink” for 60 minutes​.

There are many resorts on the island, so you’ll have plenty of options for where to stay.

The most well-known ones are Larnaca, Coral Bay, Paphos, and Ayia Napa.

With many beaches, restaurants, and retail shops, Paphos and Coral Bay are great destinations for a family trip or a laid-back getaway.

Ayia Napa, known as the “party city” of Cyprus, is home to several pubs, clubs, and parties, particularly in the summer.

On top of the budget-friendly holidays, the comparatively short travel time — roughly five hours from the UK — is another big draw for Brits going to Cyprus.

Beaches are praised by both visitors and locals, and there are more than 55 Blue Flag spots.

Fig Tree Bay is one of the most famous beaches, renowned for its smooth, white sand beaches.

Another favourite is Ayia Napa’s Nissi Beach, which has a lively nightlife and stunning surroundings. Between Protaras and Ayia Napa, Konnos Bay is a hidden gem with peaceful surroundings and calm waves if you’re looking for a more sedate experience.

Here are some of the best deals we could find to visit Cyprus this summer:

Self-catered stays

• 7 nights self-catering at Club St. George Resort, Tremithousa, Paphos, Cyprus – from £246pp
• 7 nights self-catering at Hylatio Tourist Village, Pissouri, Limassol, Cyprus – from £299pp
• 7 nights room-only at Tasmaria, Paphos, Cyprus – from £315pp
• 7 nights self-catering at Leonidas Village Houses, Paphos, Cyprus – from £325pp
• 4 nights self-catering at Basilica Holiday Resort, Paphos, Cyprus – from £335pp

All-inclusive stays

• 4 nights all-inclusive at Atlantica Oasis Hote, Limassol, Cyprus – from £446pp
• 5 nights all-inclusive at Hotel Adelais Bay, Paralimni, Cyprus – from £439pp
• 5 nights all-inclusive at Cynthiana Beach Hotel, Coral Bay, Cyprus – from £665pp (free child places available)
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Paphiessa Hotel and Apartments, Paphos, Cyprus – from £492pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Hylatio Tourist Village, Pissouri, Cyprus – from £499pp

For more deals, TUI launched a new sale with all-inclusive stays under £500pp in Spain, Greece and Turkey.

We’ve rounded up some cheap last-minute all-inclusive holidays under £399pp, but they depart in the next two weeks.

And we also revealed why Bulgaria is the ‘perfect’ family holiday destination – with cheap all-inclusive deals, 23 Blue Flag beaches and waterparks.

_{Prices correct at the time of publication.}