Cyprus is a popular resort where it is good to relax alone, with a family or a friendly company. When choosing a date, it is worth turning the time to the low season, for example, to October. Prices fall at this time, the number of tourists decreases. Vacationers will be able to enjoy comfortable weather, warm sea and quality service.
Cyprus in October: the main advantages
A trip to the island in mid-fall is a smart decision. At this time of the year, the tourist flow decreases, the queues decrease, and the stay on the beach becomes more comfortable. At the same time, prices for many services and hotel accommodation are falling. Experienced travelers recommend buying a package tour, this option is more profitable.
The pluses of autumn Cyprus include:
- comfortable air and water temperature;
- decrease in humidity;
- lack of rain and wind;
- interesting events, street parties;
- decrease in tourist flow.
Experienced travelers note that in autumn not only the tourist flow decreases, but the qualitative composition of visitors also changes. This is the time for a measured family vacation, respectable couples and singles. Casual first-time travelers and noisy families with children prefer the more popular summer months.
At the same time, October is devoid of the minuses of November. In the middle of autumn, Cyprus has a lot of greenery, flowers bloom in parks and hotel areas, a lot of fresh greenery. All bars and restaurants are open, the special atmosphere of the resort towns is fully preserved. Choosing a hotel, you do not have to worry that it will be cold - this problem is relevant for late autumn. It is much more important to find a hotel within walking distance of the beach.
Climatic features
In the middle of autumn, the air temperature is very comfortable. At the beginning of the month, it fluctuates from +28 to +30, towards the end, the air temperature during the day drops to +25, and at night it stops at around +20 degrees. There are short-term decreases, but the general temperature background differs little from the September one.
The October heat is much more tolerated than the July or August heat. In the middle of autumn, the sun becomes less aggressive, a light breeze blows from the sea. It rains rarely, mostly at night, freshening the air. There is no exhausting summer humidity, it is easy to breathe.
A great advantage is the ability to swim in the sea. At this time of the year, there are no strong storms, light waves are possible that do not interfere with swimming. The water temperature does not differ much from the summer one, the sea cools down slowly. On average, the water warms up to + 26-28 degrees. In early October, the weather resembles September; by the end of the month, short-term deterioration is possible. By November, the sea gradually cools down, the wind intensifies, and the swimming season ends.
Who is the October tour for?
Autumn in Cyprus is an ideal time for families with small children, single travelers who like to combine beach vacations with active tourism, elderly people who are not allowed to have active sun. The mild climate, the absence of crowds and queues, attentive service and a calm atmosphere attract not fans of hot tours, but travelers who can appreciate a quality rest.
October is also good for those who prefer to spend all their free time on the beach. Under the mild autumn sun, you can sunbathe perfectly (not forgetting about protective equipment). Ultraviolet radiation is less aggressive, and burns and heatstrokes are less common. But it is especially comfortable here for those who love active beach holidays and are engaged in water sports.
In October, you can go to Cyprus for people suffering from high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, depression. The soft sun, warmth and a minimum number of tourists will allow you to fully relax and not provoke relapses. In the height of summer, many tourists find it hard to breathe due to high humidity; in October, the air is drier, very clean and transparent.
Should I go with children
Usually families with children choose summer vacations. However, in the hot season, sea resorts have many disadvantages. Among the main ones:
- intense heat and aggressive sun;
- crowds of tourists;
- queues for rides and crowds on the beach.
In October, the weather is ideal for children of all ages and seniors. Daily fluctuations are insignificant; mild heat may briefly be replaced by light coolness. Fewer tourists make the rest more relaxed, there are no queues at water parks and popular catering establishments. The risk of heat or sunstroke is minimized, as is the risk of catching an intestinal infection.
In October, you can go out even with very young children who are not recommended for a hot climate. In Russia at this time, the height of the cold season, 2-3 weeks in the mild October sun will strengthen the child's immunity and allow the summer to be extended. It is more difficult with schoolchildren, the holidays come at the very end of the month, when the air becomes cooler and the sea gradually cools down.
All conditions have been created for young tourists in Cyprus. The hotels have spacious family rooms and apartments, restaurants with an extensive children's menu. You can swim in the sea until November, in cool weather you should go to the water park or move to the pool. After the end of the hot season, there are no queues for water attractions, amusement parks and zoos.
Which city to choose
When planning to buy a tour, you need to decide in advance where to go. With children, it is better to go where there are water parks: Limassol, Protares, Paphos. It makes sense for young people to go to Ayia Napa. This is a hangout place with a large number of bars, open-air cafes, discos.
For those who prefer warmth, hotels in Larnaca, Paralimni, Ayia Napa or Protares are suitable. Here temperatures are always 2-3 degrees higher. Lovers of coolness are better off staying in Limassol or Paphos. The worst option is Nicosia, the most remote from the sea. It is better to explore this interesting city later, starting in November.
Vacation prices
On average, prices for accommodation and services in October fall by 20-35%. Much depends on the category of the hotel, as well as on how the trip was organized. A charter flight will help you save a lot, as can a package tour purchased from a trusted agent.
The cheapest is a two-week tour to Ayia Napa. Spending 80 rubles for two, you can get accommodation in a comfortable four-star hotel and half board (breakfast and dinner). It is more profitable to dine in the city. The most expensive holiday option is Paphos. This place was chosen by wealthy European tourists, so the prices in shops and cafes are higher. For a standard tour for two with a 4-star hotel and half board, you will have to pay about 100,000 rubles.
An option for the budget conscious is to rent an apartment close to the sea and prepare meals on their own. Such accommodation is suitable for large families and groups of friends, but often married couples also choose apartments.
Reviews of tourists
Most people who vacationed in Cyprus in October note only positive aspects: the warm sea, the absence of sweltering heat and queues. However, some also note disadvantages, for example, the inability to go on interesting excursions. It is difficult to wander under the autumn, but still hot sun, so instead of monuments and archaeological excavations, guests of the island were limited to water parks.
Despite the heat, it can be chilly in the evenings. So that the weather does not catch by surprise, you need to grab not only a collection of swimwear and sunglasses, but also trousers with a windbreaker that can protect you from the evening breeze.
A vacation in October is a great excuse to look for interesting destinations. Cyprus at this time of year can be considered one of the best itineraries for all categories of travelers.
