Cyprus All Inclusive Holidays 2026/2027
Choose historic Paphos, beach-loving Protaras or lively Ayia Napa for a Cyprus all inclusive holiday filled with long sunny days, warm Mediterranean evenings, clear-water beaches, ancient sites and resorts that work for families, couples and adults.
Why Choose Cyprus For An All Inclusive Holiday?
Cyprus combines the easy side of a Mediterranean resort holiday with an unusually rich mix of history, beaches and landscapes.
One Island, Very Different Holidays
Cyprus is particularly useful if several people in the same family want different things from a holiday. You can spend long days beside a hotel pool, but you are never far from somewhere worth exploring.
On the west coast, Paphos combines resort hotels with a harbour, archaeological sites and access to Coral Bay and the Akamas side of the island. On the east coast, Protaras is built around clear-water beaches, while nearby Ayia Napa mixes famous nightlife with some of Cyprus's best-known sandy bays.
Further south, Larnaca and Limassol give you a more city-based experience with promenades, restaurants and a wider view of life beyond the main package-holiday resorts.
Beach Holiday Plus History
Cyprus has been shaped by thousands of years of history, and that gives even a simple beach holiday much more depth. Around Paphos you can move from resort hotels to ancient remains in minutes, while elsewhere on the island you will find monasteries, mountain villages, castles and archaeological sites.
The eastern resorts offer a different attraction: exceptionally clear water, sandy beaches and the rugged headlands around Cape Greco. This is particularly good territory for swimming, snorkelling, boat trips and coastal walks.
All inclusive works well here because you can keep everyday meals and drinks simple while still choosing one or two days to explore beyond the hotel.
Cyprus At A Glance
Featured Cyprus All Inclusive Hotels
Start with these hotel guides covering Paphos, Protaras and Ayia Napa.
Atlantica Akteon
A spacious Paphos-area resort for families and couples who want pool time and hotel facilities while keeping the west coast within easy reach for days out.
Read Hotel GuideAtlantica Golden Beach
An adults-focused coastal choice near Paphos for guests who want calm pool days, sea views and a more grown-up atmosphere than a busy family resort.
Read Hotel GuideGrecian Sands Hotel
A smart coastal hotel that suits travellers who want the beaches and energy of Ayia Napa but still value a comfortable hotel base overlooking the Mediterranean.
Read Hotel GuideHotel Antigoni
A centrally placed Protaras option for travellers who want shops, restaurants and beaches close enough to enjoy rather than spending every hour inside the hotel.
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Imperial Island Resort by Louis Hotels
A higher-grade Paphos option for visitors who want a polished resort experience and upgraded holiday feel.
Read Hotel GuideKefalos Beach Village
A village-style coastal resort that suits families and couples who prefer a lower-rise holiday atmosphere around Paphos.
Read Hotel GuideLeonardo Cypria Bay
A popular Paphos resort choice for families wanting hotel activity, pools and a lively holiday atmosphere.
Read Hotel GuideLouis Paphos Breeze
A modern-feeling Paphos option for travellers who want good leisure facilities and a comfortable all inclusive base.
Read Hotel GuideMarlita Hotel
A Protaras choice for families who want to combine pool time with the east coast's beaches and easy evenings outside the hotel.
Read Hotel GuideMayfair Hotel
A lively Paphos hotel suited to families who want pools, entertainment and plenty happening within the property.
Read Hotel GuidePaphos Gardens
A relaxed base for travellers who want access to Paphos rather than an isolated resort-only holiday.
Read Hotel GuidePapouis Protaras Hotel
A welcoming Protaras choice for visitors who want an easy base close to the beaches and resort life of Cyprus's east coast.
Read Hotel GuideWhich Cyprus Resort Is Right For You?
Resort choice matters enormously in Cyprus because the west and east coasts offer very different holidays.
🏛 History & Sightseeing
Choose Paphos if archaeological sites, harbour walks and having things to see away from the beach matter.
🏖 Best Beach Feel
Start with Protaras for golden sand, clear water and the famous Fig Tree Bay area.
🎉 Nightlife
Ayia Napa remains Cyprus's best-known nightlife resort, but there is much more to it than clubs.
👨👩👧👦 Families
Paphos and Protaras are strong choices, depending on whether your family prefers attractions and history or beach-focused days.
💑 Couples
Paphos gives couples history and restaurants, while Protaras offers beaches and quieter evenings than central Ayia Napa.
🌿 Nature & Coast
Stay around Protaras or Ayia Napa for easy access to Cape Greco, coves, sea caves and boat trips.
Cyprus Resort Guide
Here is what the main holiday areas are actually like.
Paphos
Paphos is one of the best Cyprus choices for travellers who get restless if every day follows the same beach-and-pool routine. The resort area stretches around the west coast, but the harbour and Kato Paphos give the destination its strongest identity.
Around the harbour you can combine waterfront restaurants and evening walks with some of Cyprus's most important archaeology. This makes Paphos unusual among Mediterranean package resorts: history is not a distant excursion but part of the destination.
Families also have plenty beyond the archaeological side of Paphos, including waterpark attractions and Pafos Zoo, while the coast north towards Coral Bay gives you more beach options.
Paphos works well for couples, families with older children and anyone who wants an all inclusive hotel without feeling trapped inside it.
Protaras
Protaras is one of Cyprus's strongest pure beach destinations. The resort stretches along the east coast around a succession of bays where clear water and pale sand are the main attraction.
Fig Tree Bay is the best-known example, with fine golden sand and clear water. Restaurants, accommodation and resort facilities sit close enough to make beach days uncomplicated.
Protaras has a noticeably different evening atmosphere from nearby Ayia Napa. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, but the overall feel generally suits families and couples looking for a beach-led holiday rather than a clubbing destination.
Cape Greco lies between Protaras and Ayia Napa, which means scenic boat trips, coastal viewpoints and walking can easily be added to your holiday.
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa's nightlife reputation is deserved, but describing the resort only as a party town misses a large part of its appeal.
The area has some of Cyprus's most famous beaches, including Nissi Beach, while Konnos Bay and Cape Greco lie farther east towards Protaras.
Away from the nightlife there is a fishing harbour, the medieval monastery, museums, sculpture park and coastal attractions including sea caves and viewpoints.
This means different parts of Ayia Napa can suit very different travellers. Younger adults may choose it for nightlife, while families and couples can stay closer to the beaches and use the resort as a base for eastern Cyprus.
Coral Bay
Coral Bay lies north of Paphos and is one of the area's best-known sandy beach locations. The bay is more beach-focused than central Paphos, making it appealing when swimming and relaxed coastal days matter more than having archaeological sites outside the hotel.
It can work particularly well for families wanting a straightforward resort atmosphere while keeping Paphos accessible for sightseeing.
Coral Bay is also a useful jumping-off point when exploring farther north towards Peyia and the Akamas side of western Cyprus.
Larnaca
Larnaca provides a more urban Cyprus experience than Protaras or Ayia Napa. The city combines a seafront, shops, cafés, restaurants and historic sites with easy access to the island's main east-coast airport.
The palm-lined Finikoudes seafront is the natural focus for a walk or meal, while McKenzie Beach provides another coastal area south of the centre.
Larnaca suits travellers who want a real town around them rather than a hotel-led resort holiday.
Limassol
Limassol is a substantial coastal city rather than a traditional package resort. It has a long seafront, marina, restaurants, shopping and a broader year-round atmosphere.
This is a useful base for travellers who want to explore Cyprus by car because it sits between the main west- and east-coast holiday regions.
Couples who like dining out, city life and exploring may prefer it to a more self-contained resort such as Protaras.
Cape Greco
Cape Greco is not a conventional resort, but it is one of the most important places to know about if you stay in Protaras or Ayia Napa.
The protected national forest park covers around 385 hectares and contains nature trails, cycling routes, limestone cliffs and viewpoints over exceptionally clear water.
The coastline is popular for diving and boat trips, while sea caves and small chapels add stops along the way.
If your family or partner enjoys scenery and getting away from the hotel for a few hours, Cape Greco is one of the east coast's best reasons to explore.
Troodos Mountains
Cyprus is not all coast. The Troodos Mountains give you a completely different landscape of higher ground, forest, villages and traditional architecture.
A mountain trip can be particularly welcome during a longer summer stay when you want a complete change from beaches and hotel pools.
Travellers who enjoy food, villages and scenic driving should consider leaving the resort coast for at least one day.
Cyprus Family Holidays
Cyprus works particularly well for families because the island gives you easy beach days without limiting the holiday to beaches alone.
🏖 Beaches For Families
Protaras is one of the strongest family beach choices, particularly around Fig Tree Bay and the east-coast bays. Coral Bay provides a sandy alternative around Paphos.
💦 Waterpark Days
Waterparks around the main resort areas give children a high-energy alternative to another hotel pool day.
🐾 Pafos Zoo
Families staying around Paphos can add a zoo day to their holiday, making western Cyprus useful for younger children as well as history.
🚤 Boat Trips
Eastern Cyprus is excellent for coastal boat trips around Ayia Napa, Cape Greco and Protaras, while Paphos has its own harbour excursions.
🏛 History Without A Long Journey
In Paphos, ancient sites sit close to the main resort area, which can make sightseeing much easier with older children.
🍦 Easy Resort Evenings
Protaras and Paphos both provide plenty of restaurants and relaxed evening options for families who want to leave the hotel after dinner.
Cyprus For Couples & Adults
Paphos
Paphos suits couples who want more than a beach. Harbour evenings, archaeological sites and restaurants give you plenty to build into a week away.
Protaras
Choose Protaras for clear-water beaches, easy evenings and access to the Cape Greco coastline without Ayia Napa's strongest nightlife.
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa is ideal for couples who want excellent beaches during the day and a wider choice of bars and nightlife after dark.
Adults-Focused Hotels
If quiet pool time matters, choose an adults-focused property rather than assuming a particular resort will automatically be peaceful.
Explore By Car
Couples who hire a car can combine the coast with mountain villages, scenic viewpoints and historic sites away from the resort centres.
Eat Outside The Hotel
Even on all inclusive, make room for at least one local meal. Meze-style dining and Cypriot dishes are part of the destination.
Things To Do In Cyprus
There is enough variety to make a two-week Cyprus holiday feel very different from one day to the next.
East Coast
- Spend the day at Fig Tree Bay in Protaras.
- Visit Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa.
- Explore Cape Greco National Forest Park.
- Take a boat trip around the sea caves and eastern coastline.
- Visit Konnos Bay between Ayia Napa and Protaras.
- Walk around Ayia Napa harbour and monastery area.
- Try snorkelling or swimming in the clear eastern waters.
West & Central Cyprus
- Walk around Paphos Harbour.
- Explore Paphos archaeological attractions.
- Spend a beach day at Coral Bay.
- Take a family day at Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark.
- Visit Pafos Zoo.
- Drive into the Troodos Mountains.
- Discover traditional villages away from the coast.
Paphos or Larnaca Airport – Which One Do You Need?
Cyprus has two main international holiday airports, and the right one depends largely on which side of the island you are visiting.
Paphos Airport
Paphos Airport is the natural gateway for Paphos and many holidays on the west side of Cyprus.
If your hotel is around Paphos, Coral Bay or another western resort, a Paphos arrival will normally make more sense than crossing the island from Larnaca.
Larnaca Airport
Larnaca Airport is the main gateway for Protaras and Ayia Napa, as well as Larnaca itself and many holidays on the island's east coast.
Always check the airport shown on the package before comparing two holiday prices, as transfer distance is an important part of the overall journey.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Cyprus?
🌼 Spring
April and May are excellent for combining warm weather with sightseeing, walks and days around the island before the most intense summer heat.
☀️ Summer
June, July and August are made for serious heat, beach days and hotel pools. Inland temperatures can become particularly high.
🍂 September & October
Early autumn is one of Cyprus's strengths. The sea retains summer warmth and September in particular can still feel strongly summery.
🌤 Winter
Cyprus winters are milder than the UK, but this is not guaranteed hot beach weather. Winter is better suited to exploring, walking and sightseeing than expecting July conditions.
Cyprus Weather – Temperature & Sunshine By Month
Cyprus has a long warm season, with particularly hot summers and plenty of sunshine from spring into autumn.
Temperatures and sunshine hours are approximate monthly averages intended as a general holiday-planning guide rather than a forecast.
Is All Inclusive Worth It In Cyprus?
Cyprus is particularly well suited to all inclusive if you want easy pool and beach days but still intend to explore occasionally.
Easy Summer Days
During the hottest months, having food and drinks available inside the hotel makes long pool days much easier.
Good For Families
Included meals, snacks and selected drinks can simplify family holidays and make everyday spending easier to predict.
Useful For Resort Hotels
Some Cyprus properties are designed around pools and organised facilities, making all inclusive particularly convenient.
Still Explore
Don't let an included lunch stop you visiting Cape Greco, archaeological Paphos or another part of the island.
Try Cypriot Food
Even on all inclusive, consider eating out at least once so the island's food becomes part of the holiday rather than just the hotel buffet.
Check The Details
Drinks, snacks, restaurant access and meal times vary between hotels, so always check the current provider description before booking.
Cyprus All Inclusive Holidays FAQs
Which part of Cyprus is best for families?
Protaras is particularly strong for families focused on beaches, while Paphos suits families who want attractions and sightseeing as well as hotel time. The right choice depends on the age of your children and how much you plan to explore.
Is Paphos or Protaras better?
Choose Paphos for history, harbour life and a varied sightseeing holiday. Choose Protaras if beautiful sandy beaches and clear water are the main priorities.
Is Ayia Napa only for nightlife?
No. Ayia Napa has a major nightlife scene, but it also has famous beaches, a harbour, monastery, museums and easy access to Cape Greco. Families and couples can enjoy the area by choosing the right hotel and location.
What is the best beach resort in Cyprus?
Protaras is one of the strongest choices for a classic beach holiday, particularly around Fig Tree Bay. Ayia Napa also has excellent sandy beaches, including Nissi Beach.
Which airport should I fly to for Paphos?
Paphos Airport is normally the most convenient airport for Paphos and the west coast.
Which airport should I fly to for Protaras and Ayia Napa?
Larnaca Airport is normally the most convenient gateway for the east-coast resorts of Protaras and Ayia Napa.
Is Cyprus good in October?
October can be an attractive time for Cyprus because temperatures are generally lower than midsummer while conditions can still be warm enough for beach and pool holidays.
Is Cyprus good for winter sun?
Cyprus is milder and brighter than the UK in winter, but it should not be presented as guaranteed hot beach weather. For hotter mid-winter conditions, compare it with the Canary Islands or Egypt.
Is Cyprus good for couples?
Yes. Paphos is particularly good for couples interested in history and restaurants, Protaras suits quieter beach holidays, and Ayia Napa works for couples wanting livelier evenings.
Find Your Cyprus All Inclusive Holiday
Choose Paphos for history and harbour life, Protaras for some of the island's best-known beach scenery, or Ayia Napa for famous beaches combined with a livelier atmosphere. Then use our individual hotel guides to compare the property that best suits your holiday.