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Cyprus West holidays

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Said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, she's certainly left her mark on Cyprus's west coast. If you want a romantic getaway and a touch of history, this side of the island is ideal, with its quieter beaches, excellent hotels and the rich ancient sites, traditional markets and upmarket flavour of Paphos.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Cyprus West

Memorable moment...

Feel the golden sands of Lara Bay between your toes as you discover the nesting sites of the endangered green and loggerhead turtles.

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Things to do

An island steeped in history and culture; delve deep into the past at the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos or viewing the town's mosaics; stir passions as you watch the sun set over Aphrodite's Rock; and marvel at the archaeological remains in Polis' museum.
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Beaches

Choose from a variety of beautiful sandy beaches, from the golden sands of Coral Bay and the shores of Paphos to the secluded and unspoilt bay at Pissouri. The exceptional depth of the Akamas coast makes it perfect for deep sea diving.

Blue Flag Beaches

In summer 2008, 52 beaches in Cyprus were awarded Blue Flags. Visit www.blueflag.org for full details.

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Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.

Egypt Two Day Mini Cruises
Discovering Egypt's ancient treasures, including the majestic Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza and Tutankhamun's tomb on a leisurely cruise, on board you can enjoy delicious cuisine and lively entertainment with a cinema and a casino.

Hot Air Ballooning
Exploring Cyprus from a totally different perspective, on a memorable hot air balloon ride, build up your excitement while watching the balloon inflate, before lifting off on an unforgettable voyage, ending with a champagne celebration.

Cairo by Air
Enjoying a whirlwind day in Cairo, this special day trip (with return flights from Cyprus) includes a visit to the tomb of Tutankhamun, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, a relaxing sunset cruise and an exotic belly-dancing show.

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Food and drink

Try local meze, a traditional meal of many small dishes, from dips and salad to fish and meat. Seafood specialities include sea bass; barbouni, red mullet; and calamari, octopus cooked in red wine.

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Evening Flavour

Paphos is the most popular destination for night owls with intimate cafe bars, British pubs and lively clubs. The picturesque paved square in Polis offers a more cosmopolitan night out, with cafes, bars and restaurants attracting a quieter crowd.

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Shopping

There is a good selection of souvenir shops, fashion boutiques and local handicraft stores throughout Paphos and Limassol, while Paphos's old town also offers a traditional market. Lace and local spirits make great souvenirs.

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Media

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Local weather

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Information

Language: Cypriot Greek. Currency: Euro. Cyprus Tourist Office: 17 Hanover Street, London W1S 1YP. Tel: 020 7569 8800. www.visitcyprus.org.cy

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Travel money

Euro

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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Travel foundation

  • First Choice is supporting The Travel Foundation, the UK charity caring for places you love to visit. With your help, in Cyprus, the Travel Foundation has

  • created the 'Discover the real Cyprus' excursion, giving you the chance to visit beautiful and authentic inland villages

  • given local people, living away from the coast, the chance to benefit from your visit

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