The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea offers a complete checklist for a short-haul holiday in the sun: top hotels, pristine coastline, idyllic climate and a geography and history that are distinctively Cypriot.

Think Blue Flag beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites and you get an idea of how scenic the island of Cyprus is. Here the keyword is ‘unspoilt’... intact historical sites, pine and fruit tree forests that tumble down hillsides and those picture-postcard beaches lapped by the Med. And all under a sun-filled sky that makes Cyprus a year-round destination.

Three hours ahead of the UK, it’s just a 4.5 hour flight to Cyprus. Here you don’t want to miss the meze platters showcasing island favourites like halloumi and dolmades, and a stop off to see Aphrodite’s Rock... said to be the birthplace of the Goddess of Love!

Have a browse of our Cyprus holiday deals, and don’t forget, if you can’t see exactly what you’re looking for then give a member of the Travel Seen team a call: they’ll be delighted to create something bespoke just for you.