Beaches
Fig Tree Bay, Konnos, Coral Bay and Governor's Beach cover everything from calm family swims to snorkelling.
Discover Cyprus
Where to swim, eat and wander.
A short, honest guide to the places we send our guests, with realistic driving times from each home.
Restaurants
Meze at To Elliniko in Limassol, seafood at Ocean Basket in Paphos, and family-run tavernas in Protaras.
Family activities
WaterWorld in Ayia Napa, Paphos Zoo and gentle coastal walks around Cape Greco.
Historic sites
Kourion amphitheatre, Tombs of the Kings and the Paphos Archaeological Park.
Nightlife
Limassol Marina bars, Ayia Napa's main strip and quieter wine bars in Paphos old town.
Day trips
Troodos mountains for cooler air, Omodos village for wine, and the Akamas peninsula for hikes.
Getting around
Airports
Larnaca (LCA) serves Protaras and Limassol. Paphos (PFO) is closest to Thalassa Beach House. Both are well connected to European hubs.
- Azure Horizon Villa50 min drive from airport
- Marina Sol Apartment45 min drive from airport
- Thalassa Beach House20 min drive from airport
Cars, taxis and buses
A rental car is recommended for the villa and beach house. Limassol Marina is walkable — taxis and Bolt are widely available. Public buses connect the main coastal cities but are slower.
Sample itineraries
A perfect three-day escape
- Day 1 — Arrive, swim, dinner at the marina.
- Day 2 — Beach in the morning, Kourion amphitheatre in the afternoon.
- Day 3 — Slow breakfast, Omodos wine village, sunset dinner.
Seven days with the family
- Day 1 — Arrival and pool afternoon.
- Day 2 — Fig Tree Bay morning, meze dinner.
- Day 3 — Cape Greco walk and swim.
- Day 4 — Paphos Archaeological Park.
- Day 5 — WaterWorld day.
- Day 6 — Troodos mountains and lunch.
- Day 7 — Beach morning and departure.
A relaxed couples' weekend
- Day 1 — Marina dinner and a long walk along the promenade.
- Day 2 — Akamas hike, sunset in Latchi.
- Day 3 — Late breakfast, old town wandering, easy departure.