GREECE & CYPRUS SECOND-TIME DESTINATIONS Cyprus C
yprus might be small, but what it lacks in size it makes
up for in just about everything else – culture-filled cities, postcard-worthy beaches, quaint cobblestone villages, centuries- old sites – which means one visit is never quite enough. There’s always something
more to see here, and whether it’s a Neolithic settlement or buzzing nightlife scene that gets your clients hooked, you’ll find something to tempt them back to the island they know and love. Here’s our guide to the best alternative spots.
CULTURE CLUB They’ve been to: Paphos Now try: Larnaca Sell it: With its sprinkling of sandy beaches, harbourside restaurants and historical sites – from ancient necropolis the Tombs of the Kings to the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park – Paphos has plenty going for it. But for those who’ve already been there and done that, suggest Larnaca as an alternative. Set on the southeast coast, the third-biggest city on the island boasts a history dating back 6,000 years and a string of sites
to prove it – Byzantine churches, a Bronze Age archaeological site and a medieval, 12th-century castle, to name but a few. It also lays claim to a vibrant
nightlife scene and several decent beaches, including Finikoudes, set beside an elegant, palm-lined promenade, and Mackenzie, where trendy beach bars lure a well-heeled crowd. Outside the city there’s plenty
to see. “Larnaca’s Salt Lake is an impressive spectacle,” says Elena Ahmadian, marketing executive at Cyplon Holidays. “Elegant pink flamingos gather here between
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This little island has plenty to attract visitors time after time, writes Laura French
@laurafrench121
November and March, and if you’re there in summer, a walk across the dried-up lake is a must, especially at sunset.” Book it: Jet2holidays offers a week at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel Larnaca from £859 per person, based on two sharing with return transfers and flights from Stansted on May 30.
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VILLAGE LIFE They’ve been to: Lefkara Now try: Kalopanayiotis Sell it: Visiting Cyprus without exploring a few of
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