Entertainment for children and their parents in Cyprus
Cyprus has long become a favorite resort for Russians. Gorgeous sandy beaches, long season, short flights, safe and peaceful environment, fresh healthy food and Cypriot friendliness make Cyprus one of the best destinations for families with children of all ages.
We will tell you that the island of Aphrodite is not interesting for the sea, the uniform and healing air. Little fidgets require entertainment. What can you find special on the sunny island in order to diversify the beach holiday of your beloved kids?
We bring to your attention an overview of interesting amusement parks for children and adults. This is not a complete list, but, perhaps, those places that would be worth visiting in the first place.
Water, water, water everywhere!
It is impossible to imagine southern resorts without water parks. Cyprus has 3 more water parks.
This is a full day fun for the whole family. Perhaps the smallest travelers will not be able to ride the slides, but they will be able to frolic in the pools with sea waves, try games in the playgrounds and ride with their parents on the lazy river.
Coordinates 34.984457, 33.943278
A beautiful, large water park, stylized as an antique city, where Pegasus, Centaur, Cyclops and other mythical heroes meet you.
Safe slides of varying difficulty. Lots of cafes, souvenir shops, photographer services, safes for an additional fee.
Admission ticket for an adult up to 38 euros
Children 3-12 years old up to 24 euros
Children under 3 years old free
There are promotions and discounts.
Coordinates 34.651698, 32.973387
The tropical style water park also offers packages for parties and birthdays.
Also, in this water park, vacationers will find cafes, bars and eateries for every taste.
Entrance ticket
Adults 28 euros
Child 16 euros
Children under 3 years old are free
coordinates 34.742057, 32.440740
It is small compared to the water parks of Ayia Napa and Limassol, and it will also bring a lot of pleasure to the whole family vacationing in Paphos and the surrounding area.
Entrance ticket
For adults up to 30 euros
For children under 17 euros.
Discounts apply. It is possible to book on the site of the water park.
4. Also in Cyprus. Some of them allow access to slides and pools for non-residents of the hotel.
Coordinates 34.985171, 33.996921
This amusement park will deliver an unforgettable experience for the smallest as well as extreme sportsmen of all ages. Attractions work in the evening, beautifully illuminated, music plays. On the territory of the amusement park there are bars, cafes, there is an indoor play ground, children can get safe face painting (face painting) and temporary colorful tattoos.
You need to buy tokens at the box office of the amusement park. 12 tokens cost 10 euros.
Depending on the attraction, the price is from 1 to 8 tokens.
Pirates of all seas and other sea inhabitants
For vacationers in Cyprus with children, there are many boat trips, including those designed primarily for young tourists.
Perhaps the most famous is the one that departs every morning from Ayia Napa harbor.
Coordinates 34.981266, 34.002296
Hooligan pirate Jack Sparrow and his restless crew entertain the ship's guests all day. The ship follows the southeast coastline with two swimming stops and lunch on board. For an additional fee, you can enjoy a variety of drinks at the ship's bar and buy pirate paraphernalia at the souvenir shop.
Ticket price
For an adult 35 euros
Child 17 euros
Another charming one departs twice a day from Ayia Napa harbor. The ship is stylized as the beloved hero of the cartoon of the same name. This boat has a transparent bottom, and you can make sure that the sea world off the coast of the island is not so poor, and the "lunar" landscape of the seabed will conquer you with its beauty. The scuba diver will show a fish feeding show, and a cheerful animator will entertain with jokes and jokes.
Ticket price
For an adult 12 euros
For a child 5 euros
The camel has two humps because life is a struggle
Coordinates 34.801071, 33.507067
There is a camel park not far from the city of Larnaca. Once upon a time in Cyprus, these strong and resilient animals brought to the island from Egypt were the main pulling force. Today they ride kids and adults in the park near Mazotos village.
In the park, children and adults will learn where the camel's fifth leg is, how the young camel grows up, about camel caravans and camel paths of the former Cyprus, and feed the animals with fruits.
In addition to camels, donkeys and goats live in the park.
There are small attractions, a swimming pool, a cafe, a gift shop. The whole day can be spent in the park with the whole family.
Entrance ticket price
Adult 3 euros
Child 2 euro
Camel ride ticket
Adult 8 euro
Child 6 euro
Donkey Eeyore and other residents of Cyprus
Coordinates 34.818237, 33.334064
One of the favorite pastimes for tourists of all ages in Cyprus is donkey riding. The largest and most popular donkey farm is located between Larnaca and Limassol in the village of Skarinou.
Children and adults will not only be able to ride on friendly cute donkeys, get a driver's license to drive a Cypriot donkey, but also learn why the donkey was the main helper in the life of a Cypriot peasant, the value of donkey milk, purchase natural, organic products from olives, carob, donkey and goat milk cosmetics.
Brutal Games and the Talking Cockatoo
Coordinates 34.893072, 32.340878
It is the largest zoo in Cyprus and is one of the main destinations for families with children. Elephants, giraffes, lemurs, turtles, monkeys, white lions, cougars, kangaroos and zebras live here. And many, many colorful exotic birds. Several times a day, there is a show of these feathered inhabitants of the zoo.
Communicating with animals is a special pleasure for children of all ages. It is possible that you should not go to this zoo from the other end of the island, but if you have chosen the resort of Paphos and its surroundings for recreation, give yourself and your children this bright holiday
Entrance ticket
25 euros for adults
15 euros for children
Fish, goldfish
Coordinates 35.047419, 34.018015
Not only bright and unusual inhabitants of the seas will meet you at the Protaras Oceanarium. There is also a garden of exotic birds, a penguinarium and even a real crocodile.
There is a cafeteria in the Oceanarium.
Also, in the Oceanarium, you can hold a children's party by prior arrangement.
Ticket price.
Adult 13 euros
Child from 2 to 12 years old 7 euros
Children under 2 years old free
Do you know the sea as I know it?
Coordinates 34.987542, 34.002621
In the museum, to the attention of curious travelers, shells and corals from the depths of the sea, stuffed predatory fish and the skeleton of a giant dolphin are presented.
But, the main "pearl" of the museum's collection is an exact copy of a merchant ship that sank off the coast of Kerinia in the 4th century BC.
Entrance ticket 3 euros
In the grass Grasshopper sat
Coordinates 35.014109, 33.829589
This small green oasis will delight botanists. In addition to the park of medicinal herbs, there is a labyrinth of the Minotaur and a "green" live map of the island. The park regularly hosts themed events and children's parties, which you can learn about on the park's website or in a group on Facebook.
A visit to the park will also delight mothers, grandmothers and older sisters of little fidgets. It sells natural herbal cosmetics, herbal teas, scented candles and sachets.
The entrance ticket is 5 euros. Included 1 herbal tea in the park tea room.
Of course, there are still many interesting places on the island, where unforgettable adventures await young travelers. We tried to tell you about the most popular places for children's entertainment in Cyprus and we sincerely hope that everyone will find their favorite place, where they will want to return more than once, and if you need our help, you can always contact us and we will be happy to take you to.
For those who are planning to spend their holidays in Cyprus with their children, we have prepared a story about the best family fun on the island. Where to go with children in Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia and other regions where you can ride horses and even camels in Cyprus, what museums are worth visiting with children and how to spend time in bad weather - you can find out about this and much more in our review ...
Where to go with kids in Limassol?
One of the most popular places in the city, suitable for walking with children of all ages, is located in the very center. There are equipped playgrounds and recreation areas, cafes, well-groomed shady alleys where you can take a break from the heat, and an open-air theater. The park regularly hosts festivals and all kinds of cultural and entertainment events for the whole family. In addition, there is another city attraction on its territory. In the zoo, you can watch rare animals, birds and reptiles, pet and feed the inhabitants of the mini-farm and, of course, have a snack in one of the cafes.
Children and adults are offered to ride from water slides, swim in a wave pool, sunbathe, make a special “fish” pedicure and even a temporary tattoo in the water park. In addition to many water attractions and several pools (including for toddlers), there is a gift shop, several restaurants and cafes, a pastry shop and a juicy bar.
Real adventures await children from 8 years old and their parents in the park, where in 2.5 hours you can have time to ride off-road, arrange kart races and compete in archery.
Explore the starry sky and listen to lectures on space and distant planets in the planetarium. Educational programs and classes are also held here for young astronomers.
In the village of Mezatos near Larnaca, children and their parents are offered to ride real camels. On the farm, animals are allowed to be fed and stroked, and for the most active visitors there is a playground in the park. And you can take care of donkeys on a farm with a wax museum, a traditionally furnished room and a donkey milk shop.
There are also equipped beaches in Larnaca, suitable for families. For example, the beach is worth a visit, where guests are offered banana and water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and diving.
With instructors from the diving center, you can dive to the sunken ship - now a colorful artificial reef. You can also see the ferry resting at a depth of 30 meters and inhabited by hundreds of fish from a boat with a transparent bottom.
Where to go with kids in Nicosia?
In the capital of the divided state, there is a whole children's museum: it is called and is located in the center of the Old City. In the museum you can play with interactive exhibits, visit the Treasures Inside Me exhibition dedicated to emotions, take part in creative workshops, as well as seminars and lectures for children and their parents.
The water sports center in Protaras offers visitors a variety of ways to diversify their beach holiday. Here you can rent a canoe, ride a "flying fish" with a breeze, embark on water skiing and try your hand at wakeboarding and parasailing.
A ranch located next to Cape Greco, one of the most popular destinations in Cyprus. Adults and teenagers can go on horseback riding along the Cape, and very young children - on ponies.
The amusement park in Ayia Napa has extreme rides, a Ferris wheel, go-karting, a 5D cinema, carousels, roller coasters, a shooting range and several attractions for the youngest visitors. In addition, there are playgrounds for playing sports, several snack bars and cafes in the park. The park is open from April to September.
You can see a copy of the ship "Kyrenia", which sank in prehistoric times in the Famagusta area, in the museum in Ayia Napa. It also displays stuffed animals and marine life and archaeological finds.
Every day a pirate ship departs from Ayia Napa harbor on a sea voyage, on board of which there is an animation show for children of all ages and their parents. The day cruise includes lunch, pirate performance, treasure hunt and must-have stops for swimming in the sea. Three times a day it leaves the harbor with a glazed underwater deck, from which you can watch the life of marine life and the performance of divers for 2 hours.
Cyprus as a popular destination for summer holidays does not intend to give up its positions. On the contrary, it is still the leader among foreign resorts and a constant hit of the season. There are reasons for this: the mild Mediterranean climate, delicious cuisine, simple entry rules, clean beaches, adequate service in hotels, and a long (from April to about mid-November) swimming season.
Average monthly water temperature in the season on the island: in May + 22 ° С, in June + 23 ° С, in July + 25 ° С, in August + 27 ° С, in September + 25 ° С, and in October + 22 ° С. The end of May-June, September-October is the optimal time for traveling with children to Cyprus: the sea is warm, the air temperature is no more than + 30 ° C. July-August - heat with a temperature of + 35 ° C and above.
Cyprus is territorially divided into the northern part of the island, controlled by Turkey, and the southern part - the Republic of Cyprus proper, the rest in the main cities of which will be discussed further - Ayia Napa, Limassol, Paphos, Protaras, Larnaca, Nicosia - the capital of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Features of the visa issue
There are no restrictions on visits and movement between the Turkish and Greek parts of Cyprus. But there are certain rules that tourists need to follow.
To visit Cyprus, Russian tourists will need a visa. Although the registration of entry documents is not difficult. In practice, for Russian citizens, it looks like this: it can be a provision, a national or Schengen visa. An e-visa is issued online if tourists arrive in the country through Paphos or Larnaca airports.
You cannot issue a provision if a multiple-entry visa is required, it is planned to enter Cyprus through the port of Limassol, the child does not have his own passport. In this case, a national visa is issued, which cannot be used to enter the Schengen area (the Republic of Cyprus is part of the EU, but is not a member of the Schengen Agreement). And with a valid Schengen visa (under certain conditions), you can enter Cyprus.
Resorts and beaches of Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus is a country that is not distinguished by a large number of attractions. The main reason why tourists from all over the world come here is a beach vacation with the opportunity to swim in the warm clear sea, warm up and sunbathe under the Mediterranean sun. Therefore, beaches are the most important component of a holiday in Cyprus. Their variety is striking: with golden and light sand, with areas covered with a mixture of sand with pebbles and purely pebble.
There are approximately 90 beaches on the island, of which more than 50 have been awarded the Blue Flag for water quality, cleanliness and good environmental conditions. And almost all of them are ideal for families with children - clean soft warm sand, smooth entry into the water, the absence of large waves, shallow water near the coast, children's infrastructure.
By the way, all the beaches of Cyprus are municipal. In practice, this means the following: you can relax on any beach you like, be it in an open area or fenced off at a hotel. The difference is that hotel residents will use umbrellas and sun loungers for free, while outsiders will pay for the rental of beach accessories. Most of the beaches meet European standards and are well equipped.
Before choosing a beach, you need to decide on a vacation spot on the island. There are many resorts in Cyprus, and the question naturally arises: where is it better to go on the island with children. For family holidays, you can consider such popular regions as Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Larnaca.
It is a quiet and calm resort with sandy comfortable beaches for a relaxed and relatively inexpensive holiday with children. It is located in bays surrounded by beautiful rocks. Nothing here interferes with or distracts from the calm solitude among the most beautiful nature.
There are few attractions. But with children, you can visit a small aquarium, Fun Park Waterpark, Ocean Aquarium Park, dancing fountain show. And if you get bored, you can have fun in nearby Ayia Napa.
On the beaches of Protaras with fine soft sand, you can relax and splash in clear water day-day in numerous cozy calm bays.
- Flamingo Beach is the widest and main beach in the resort. One part of it is located near the Sunrise Hotel, the other area is actually the Flamingo Beach. The beach is crowded, but with a convenient entrance without rocky slopes, the sea is shallow and the water is clear.
- Better than the quiet Fig Tree Beach with light sand, shallow depth and a good entrance, located in Fig Bay, is hard to find for families with children.
- The beach in the "Green Bay" is not so famous, small, with indented shores, there are pitfalls and algae on the sandy bottom. But at the same time there is a sandy coast with golden sand and a child-friendly entrance to the sea.
- Konnos Bay has a tiny beach with golden sand, water attractions, a cafe, dressing room and shower, with a rescue station some distance from Protaras. In places the coast is rocky and the descent to the water is not too gentle.
- The beach in the urban area of \u200b\u200bPernera, with fine sand, warm water, calm sea and easy entrance, is a place where children can play well on the shore and enjoy getting into the water.
- Luma Beach ("Golden Coast" or "Gold Coast" - by the name of the hotel located nearby) is suitable for families with small children.
Find a tour to Protaras at the best price
There are a lot of modern apart-hotels and hotels of all categories with an orientation to children. And the accommodation is more economical than in Ayia Napa next door. Getting to Protaras is the most convenient and fastest way from Ayia Napa by taxi, suburban minibus. Larnaca is the nearest airport to the resort.
Ayia Napa
It is the most popular resort in Cyprus with a mild and very warm climate, white beaches and turquoise waters. The town is quite noisy, positioning itself mainly as a youth resort. But at the same time, you can relax here with children. But not with babies.
Although in September and early October, when cheerful and noisy companies of students go home in connection with the beginning of the school year, the city takes on the appearance of a respectable resort town, quite suitable for recreation with the whole family, including with kids.
According to experts, the wide beaches in Ayia Napa are considered the best and most beautiful on the island. In addition, they are all with a gentle, comfortable descent to the water and sandy, which makes them quite safe and comfortable for children.
- Nissi Beach is recognized as the best - a beach in a small lagoon, closed from strong waves, with excellent light (almost white) sand and excellent infrastructure. It is located near the Nissi Beach Resort in a tropical park with colorful flowers, exotic palms and friendly pelicans. Of the shortcomings, a large number of tourists can be noted in the season and in July-August algae come across on the beach.
- Sandy Bay beach (located near Nissi), sheltered from the winds, with water activities, with white clean sand, clear water and a convenient entrance, is good for relaxing with children.
- The popular Makronisos beach is calmer and less crowded. With very soft and fine sand, bottom without shells and pebbles, comfortable entry into the water. It is good to relax here with kids.
- Also, the uncrowded and beautiful Landa beach or "Golden Sands" with shallow water, golden sand and turquoise water and a convenient entry into the water for kids.
Find a tour in Ayia Napa
The resort has a large selection of hotels from inexpensive apartments to luxury hotels. When choosing an accommodation option with children, it should be borne in mind that restaurants, clubs and discos are located in the center next to hotels. For living with children, it is better to focus on hotels away from noisy nightlife.
The cost of living in hotels in Ayia Napa (when compared with other resorts on the island) is slightly higher. But this is compensated by quality service. Every hotel (even in 2 * hotels) offers breakfasts, air conditioning, internet. Hotels of a higher category lure families with children with their own beach. This is true in noisy Ayia Napa.
Many hotels position themselves as family hotels, offering their young guests fun rides, children's pools with all kinds of slides, children's menus, game rooms, nannies and animators. Almost all rooms in the resort's hotels, at the request of clients, can be supplemented with special children's furniture (cribs, high chairs).
But even if you do not settle in Ayia Napa, visiting this resort with children is a must. There is a large amusement park, the WaterWorld water park - "Water World", the attractions and design of which is dedicated to the myths of Ancient Greece, the beautiful Ayia Napa Monastery, the Cavo Greco park. And on a sea boat you can go along the coast on a sea voyage.
The airport serving Ayia Napa is located in Larnaca (35 km from the resort). The resort is small and you don't have to use transport (if you wish, you can easily get around on foot or by bike).
Limassol
This resort in the south of the island and the second largest city in the country is an economic, cultural and financial center. Its notable feature: if you have to walk in the Old Town in Limassol, try not to crush the tails and paws of the main symbol of the island - the cats that are everywhere here.
Limassol is considered the most cosmopolitan and fun city on the island. Various tourists like to rest here, including family travelers with children. There is where to have fun: Galaktika amusement park, zoo, Fasouri Watermania and Wet'n Wild water parks, Camel Park entertainment center. For lovers of antiquity - an old knight's castle and many ancient temples. In addition, this resort is considered the most Russian resort in Cyprus, where Russian speech is heard everywhere.
The beaches in Limassol are beautiful: sandy (occasionally sand and pebble), close to hotels, with decent infrastructure, with comfortable slopes into the sea. The peculiarity of local beaches is volcanic sand of dark, gray and yellowish shades with a content of useful minerals.
- The best of them: Dasoudi beach (or "beach in the forest"). A long strip of pine-eucalyptus grove stretches along it. The air is breathed here, saturated with the scent of pine and eucalyptus, mixed with the freshness of the sea breeze, is unusually easy. Trees create natural shade. All this attracts tourists with children here.
- Next to Dasoudi and next to the zoo is the central city sandy beach Akti Olympion.
- Popular among families with children is the Lady’s Mile beach, remote from the city, with a calm, shallow and warm sea without big waves. It stretches across a seven-kilometer sand and pebble strip from the city's new port to the British military base on the Akrotiri peninsula.
- The picturesque sandy beach of Governors ("Governor's") with bays and coves separated by white rocks is located among green hills 20 kilometers from Limassol. Vacationers with children are attracted here by the shallow depth of the coast, golden sand and very warm water in the bays.
- Curium Beach, one of the parts of which with shallow sea and sand, is a popular place for families.
- Local Cypriots with their families love to relax on Pissouri Beach in solitude and peace. The pebble-sand beach is located in a bay among picturesque hills and beautiful landscapes in the village of Pissouri near Limassol. The sea here is very warm and shallow, the water is crystal clear, the bottom is sandy and gently sloping.
Find tours in Limassol
The nearest airports to the resort are in Larnaca and Paphos (on the way - 45-50 minutes). Public transport is not well developed in Limassol, and taxis are extremely expensive. There are many good beaches in the vicinity of the resort. Therefore, a rented car will come in handy here.
It is a major center and resort and is probably (this is confirmed by archaeological finds) the oldest city in Cyprus. The international airport is also located here. It is suitable for recreation for various categories of tourists, including those with relatively low income.
If you still have not decided what is best for you: pebbles or sand, then you definitely need to go to Larnaca. The beaches here are mostly sandy and pebble. Here you can find both areas with golden-gray sand, sometimes mixed with shell rock, and areas with medium-sized pebbles. Many travelers with children love the beaches of Larnaca because of the shallow sea with a sandy bottom and the smooth lowering of the bottom.
- The large Mackenzie Beach with gray sand, very clear water, a gentle entrance and well-developed infrastructure is considered the best in the resort (adjacent to the old airport).
- The same category includes the Finikoudes beach in the center of the city by the embankment with an alley of date palms, with gray-yellow sand and shallow water.
- Dhekelia Beach is the largest in Larnaca and is the road from Larnaca to the British base. The beach is mixed (areas with sand are replaced by pebbles) with varying degrees of width and grooming. The main hotels of the resort are also located here, such as the four-star Palm Beach, Princess, Lordos, Sandy Beach, the five-star Golden Bay, apartments and simpler hotels.
- With young children, you can go to Faros beach (located near Larnaca on the Kiti peninsula). There is fine and clean sand, beach infrastructure is well developed.
The hotel chain is represented by hotels in the category from 2 to 5 *. But mostly these are inexpensive hotels 2-3 * and apartments located closer to the bay. Their prices are traditionally low (perhaps the cheapest of the resorts in Cyprus), although the service is very unpretentious and unobtrusive.
Find a tour in Larnaca
There are many historical monuments in this city. With children, you can visit the main attraction of the resort - the Christian sanctuary Church of St. Lazarus, visit the Luna Park and the mini-zoo. Walking along the Finikoudes promenade is popular. The nearest water park and dolphinarium are in Ayia Napa.
Larnaca resort is very conveniently located. You can get here from St. Petersburg, Moscow and the capitals of the CIS. No need to go anywhere - the largest airport on the island is located 7 kilometers from the city. From here you can quickly and conveniently get to other resorts on the island.
This is a beautiful modern resort, the most elite and expensive. And although holidays with children are not at all a priority (there are practically no animation programs, few playgrounds), thanks to the developed tourist infrastructure, cozy picturesque coves and secluded beaches, it can well be defined as a place for family vacations.
The beaches are mostly pebbly and rocky. Some of them are artificial with bulk sand. The entrance to the sea is not always convenient (it is complicated by rocky shores). But for lovers of pebbles, Paphos has perhaps the best spots.
- The best is the sandy beach of Coral Bay with shallow water, fine sand, with a lot of water activities. It is equally good for those who are just learning to swim and for families with children.
- Not far from it is Corallia Beach with soft sand and amazing turquoise water.
- Not far from the Paphos City Beach (descending into the water on concrete slabs, the bottom is rocky) there is a small Faros Beach with light sand, with a gentle entrance without stones. It is not so noisy here and it is good to have a rest with children.
- In the tourist area of \u200b\u200bthe resort there are two more beaches with yellow sand surrounded by rocks: Virsudia A and Virsudia B and the sand and pebble beach of St. George. There are several hotels nearby, the beach is quite noisy.
- For a family holiday, you can recommend the sandy-pebble beach of Geroskipou in the suburbs of Paphos, the small beach of Pachyamos with light sand in the bay surrounded by beautiful rocks and palm trees, the sandy-pebble beach of Latchi.
- On the territory of the reserve with sea big-headed green turtles in the Lara Bay there is a secluded beautiful sandy beach "Lara" or Turtle Beach. It is just a bare strip of sand without any infrastructure. But the water in the bay is always calm and warm due to the shallow depth.
Find a tour to Paphos
Paphos has the most expensive luxury hotels and 4-5 * hotels with an unlimited number of services and private beaches in Cyprus. But you can find hotels and cheaper. Or, alternatively, stay in guest houses in the villages closest to Paphos. For example, in Geroskipu or Amargeti.
There are a huge number of architectural monuments, the Archaeological, Byzantine and Ethnographic museums, the rocks of Aphrodite, the Aphrodite water park, the Bird Park, the Paphos aquarium, the Tombs of the Kings necropolis near Paphos.
Paphos has an airport. The flight from Moscow will take about four hours. Tourists often get to Paphos via Larnaca airport. And then, using a transfer, taxi or public transport.
Whichever resort in Cyprus you choose, the island of the goddess Aphrodite is an excellent solution for families with children and a convenient place for spending summer vacations in every respect. Next time, let's talk about. Have a nice rest!
Cyprus is a great place for families with children: both in terms of climate, and in terms of leisure, and for a number of other criteria, local resorts are great for young travelers.
Here are just some of the benefits of Cyprus.
1. Climate: summer here lasts longer than in most resorts of the Mediterranean, and the climatic conditions are such that the rest is not only pleasant, but also healing. The island has coniferous forests, the air in the southeastern part of the island is dry, and thanks to this, a stay in Cyprus contributes to overall health.
2. Cyprus boasts a variety of kid-friendly hotels... Such hotels offer not only children's clubs, swimming pools, playgrounds, but also Russian-language animation, babysitting services, children's menu and much more - the child will be both comfortable and interesting.
3. If you plan to travel to Cyprus with a small child, you will not have any problems with choosing a hotel: many hotels offer an appropriate range of services, almost all hotels have specialized furniture (high chairs, baby cots, etc.).
4. It is not difficult to organize baby food in Cyprus: Even if the hotel cannot offer anything that your child is used to, you can find the right products in any supermarket. The range of products in the shops of Cyprus slightly differs from the Russian one, but at the same time their quality is much higher.
A few more points should be added here. For example, Cyprus is easy to get to - there are several regular flights from Russia every day. Local resorts offer many activities for children, from water parks to specialized excursions. Finally, the beaches of Cyprus are safe and great for kids.
Which resorts in Cyprus should you go with children?
Perhaps the best choice for a vacation with a child would be Protaras. This resort features excellent beaches with fine white sand and clear waters. The developed infrastructure is largely focused on travelers with children: hotels and restaurants offer a whole range of specialized services (from playgrounds and other entertainment to a children's menu), there are many supermarkets in the city so that there are no problems with buying baby food, diapers or any other products and no goods arise. Speaking of Protaras, it should be added that the road here from the airport takes only 40 minutes, which is also very convenient.
Larnaca, which also has a developed infrastructure, can be a good option. Its advantages include the fact that the airport is even closer here than in Protaras - it is only 15 minutes away. In addition, there are many hotels in Larnaca that offer a range of services for young tourists (children's play clubs, playgrounds, children's animation, babysitting services, etc.). The only "weak point" of this city is the beaches: the sand here is not white, but gray. However, the beaches themselves are quite clean, most often they have a gentle and safe entrance into the water and, in general, are quite suitable for families with children.
Ayia Napa is suitable for those who plan to combine children's recreation and their own entertainment. On the one hand, there is a large number of hotels with "children's" service, good beaches, well-developed infrastructure. On the other hand, there is an abundance of entertainment for adults. This resort is largely considered a youth resort, and therefore there are many bars, nightclubs, discos.
If you plan to visit such establishments and you have someone to leave your child with on vacation, Ayia Napa will be a great option. If it is assumed that the parents will spend all their time with the child, then it is better to choose another city. It is also worth considering that Ayia Napa can be too noisy for families with children. This is also why when booking a hotel in this city, it is important to pay attention to its location.
Paphos and Limassol are usually not very attractive for travelers with children. So, Limassol does not have a full-fledged tourist infrastructure: it looks more like an ordinary city by the sea than a resort. Paphos is not the best option because there are few good beaches.
What time would be ideal for a vacation with a child in Cyprus?
When planning a children's vacation, it is important to take into account the problems of acclimatization: a sharp change in climate can cause a spoiled vacation if the child cannot quickly adapt. That is why the choice of the exact time for a vacation with a child should be given special attention.
The best option is considered to be late spring or early summer. - in May and June, the sea water is already warm enough, but there is no too strong heat. You can also "extend" the summer, if there is such an opportunity: warm weather in Cyprus lasts until the end of September or the first half of October: at this time the air temperature is in the range from + 25C to + 30C, and the sea water temperature is about 24 ... 27C. In the hottest months (June-August), children should not be taken to Cyprus: during this period, the air temperature rarely drops below 35C, and such a vacation is unlikely to be useful and pleasant.
What entertainment to offer a child in Cyprus?
The sea and the beach will undoubtedly please any child, but there are many other entertainments in the Cypriot resorts. Perhaps the most vivid impressions will leave water parks... There are several of them working in Cyprus, but Watermania located near Limassol and Waterworld located near Ayia Napa are considered the best. Both water parks have special children's wave pools, many slides, including those with pipes, and a whole host of other experiences.
Any child will love a visit to Ocean Aquarium Park. It - large oceanarium, which presents many species of fish from different parts of the world. It is also worth taking your child to the Cypriot Donkey Friends Park, which is half an hour's drive from Limassol. Here you can have a picnic, ride a donkey, and walk along the picturesque hills. The park was created by a charitable organization and today is considered one of the most interesting places for children on the island.
In Limassol, a must visit Cypriot zoo: there are more than 300 species of animals, and in addition there is a children's corner in which a child can pet sheep, donkeys, rabbits.
A whole collection of attractions awaits children in the amusement park Lucky star... Young tourists will really like a trip to this park, also because there are attractions designed for children of different ages. For young children, Kid's Kingdom, an entertainment center located in Paphos, would be a good option. Entertainment here is designed for kids from the age of two: even the smallest travelers will not be bored. 
Arriving in Cyprus with a child, you should definitely visit Dancing fountains... They are located in Protaras, in the heart of the city. This performance is a grand show of illuminated fountains, complete with music and laser effects. Behind the Dancing Fountains there is an artificial mountain - after the show, "fiery lava" begins to erupt from it.
Finally, another good fun for the child will be boat trip in the Blue Lagoon... Swimming in itself will surely turn out to be an interesting adventure for a young tourist - children like such trips very much. In addition, you can offer your child to fish from the ship - it is likely that fishing will be an exciting process.
The best place to relax with children can be Cyprus. Experienced travelers claim that the rest here will be comfortable even for families with small children. The only recommendation is that the period for rest should be chosen when the sun is not so active, that is, in autumn and spring. In addition, there are no pathogenic epidemics and viruses here, of course, you need to have a "duty" first aid kit as a safety net. The service on the island is also aimed at meeting the needs of children on an equal basis with adults. So in all hotels, living with children is the norm, for this all comfortable conditions have been created here. Sometimes you don't even want to go anywhere, because there are playgrounds, swimming pools, slides and whole amusement parks on the territory of hotels. It is also not a problem to use the services of animators and nannies. If you still want to show children the sights, use the services of a guide. Long trips must be taken into account, because children can get very tired and a wonderful trip will turn into torture.
Children of this age love various water activities, so visiting water parks for them will only be a pleasure. There are two water parks in Cyprus, the first is located near the city of Ayia Napa, called Waterworld, and the second near Limassol - Fasouri Watermania, a visit to which will delight children. On the territory of both water parks there are huge pools, some even create artificial waves. In the Fasouri Watermania water park, you will ride two water slides with pipes, this entertainment may also be too early for your children, but a special pool has been created for them. A leisurely and exciting journey for them will be a journey through noisy waterfalls, mysterious caves and grottoes and unusual bridges.
It will be interesting for children to visit the aquarium, where they will get acquainted with the inhabitants of the aquatic world. In "Ocean Aquarium Park" you can watch with great pleasure the multitude of fish and turtles gathered here from all over the world, there is also a separate pavilion with penguins.
In the town of Vouni, which is located 36 kilometers from Limassol, there is a theme park "Friends of Cypriot Donkeys". The park was created exclusively at the initiative of a charitable organization. Recently, donkeys were used to move around the island, but time passed, and the order changed and cars came to replace the donkeys, and they moved to the place assigned to them here. In the park, you can take a walk with a donkey you like, have a picnic, or just walk along the green hills.
Acquaintance with the fauna of the island should be continued by visiting a camel farm. During a tour of the farm, you can not only feed or pet the animals, but also ride them, feeling like a rider. An additional service of the farm is a traditional Cypriot lunch.
You can see more than three hundred species of various animals in the Cyprus Zoo: lions, bison, ostriches, peacocks, tigers and other animals. There is a specially equipped children's corner, kids can play with toys, older children are allowed to pet sheep, donkeys and rabbits, animals are so used to people that they even rejoice at caress and attention from the outside.
If your children are more active and like the same entertainment, visit the Lucky Star amusement park. Here you can choose an attraction for every taste and age, in my opinion, a great pastime for the whole family. And in Paphos, you can visit the Kid's Kingdom game center, the entrance is from two years old, but yours have been here for a long time.
For children, and also for you adults, the view of the "Dancing Fountains" will be fascinating. Famous musical meters, with their sound rhythms, make the jets of water "dance" to the beat of the music, an impressive and unusual sight. At the same time, the movements of the water are complemented by a special color-changing laser illumination. If you go around the fountains, you can admire the mountain, it was created artificially and after the performance spews out spectacular fiery lava. Of course, in other countries there are similar, and maybe even more majestic and interesting fountains, and yet you go to the island, perhaps there will be a desire here to enjoy the view of the dancing water.
A boat trip on the beautiful sea, sailing in the Blue crystal clear lagoon, watching a diving show and fishing directly from the ship will be fascinating and interesting. There are a lot of ways to spend time in Cyprus for both adults and children, but it is also necessary to take into account interests, as well as personal preferences. For example, maybe your children are aesthetes and the above program is not at all for them, they will prefer going to a museum than to an amusement park, then my works were written in vain, and yet I hope that it helped a little.
