All areas of Cyprus have something unique to offer: whether it is the coast or the mountains. The island is a hub of history as well as a place with modern facilities able to cater for every taste and need. Whether you want to visit Cyprus with kids to check out a castle where a historical royal wedding took place or a rope park in the mountains, Cyprus can accommodate all your wishes. Keep reading on to find out some of the best things to do in Cyprus with kids.
Best places to visit in Cyprus with kids
Lefkosia – The capital Lefkosia (Nicosia) is a must since the flair of the old city within the walls is unique and offers the visitor a relaxing atmosphere together with a cosmopolitan air. Discover small coffee shops, museums hidden treasures, beautiful architecture and activities for children. The official webportal of Cyprus can help you plan your visit.
Limassol – The second largest city of the island is both a beach resort and a cosmopolitan city with beautiful restaurants, interesting sites and activities for the young ones like waterparks, ice skating, indoor and outdoor playing grounds. Do not omit to visit the Limassol Castle – The Cyprus Medieval Museum, where according to legend Richard the Lionheart married and crowned Berrengaria as his queen.
Pafos – A UNESCO world heritage site. Its unique mosaics and the myths they depict tantalize the imagination of both young and older “children”.
Larnaka – A a jewel by the beach. Larnaka is a city with long history, the place where St. Lazarus the resurrected friend of Jesus became bishop.
Agia Napa and Protaras – If you want to lay on the beach, then the golden beaches of Agia Napa and Protaras areas are there for you to enjoy.
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Activities for children in Lefkosia
- Akropolis Park – A nature park with a children’s playground and a cafeteria.
- National Forest Park of Athalassa – A place with lakes, picnic areas, sports grounds, bird sightings, botanical gardens and a kiosk
- National Forest Park of the Paedagogical Academy – A picnic area with pedestrian lanes, a bicycle track, children’s playground and a kiosk
- Nicosia Municipal Gardens – Full of trees, flowers and greenery
- Lapatsa Riding School – Horse riding
- Petrides Farm Park – Hands on daily activity sessions with the friendly animals at this park. This park includes indoor and outdoor areas and has a soft play zone for younger kids.
- Riverland Bio Farm – This farm offers activities on the farm and also sports activities.
- Play 4 Kidz – An indoor play area and an outdoor kids pool.
- Extreme Park – Consisting of a kids playground and an indoor playroom.
- Charalambides Kids Center – A Kids playroom (Toddlers – 10yrs)
- Paignidoupoli P&O – A luna park and indoor playroom.
- Papafilippou Luna Park – Luna Park
- Heraclis Ice cream – A café with a playground
- Kykko Bowling – Bowling sessions
- ARC-Alternative Recreational Center – Indoor and outdoor trampoline area, and a parkour area for the adventurous ones.
- Escape the Room Cyprus – With 4 different themed rooms.
Activities for children in Pafos
- Ierokipion Park – The municipal Gardens of Geroskipou village.
- Municipal Gardens of Pegeia village – The municipal Gardens of Pegeia village.
- Ithaki Amusement Park – An amusement park and it also has a mini golf court.
- Island cove, adventure mini golf – Play mini golf here.
- Pafos Golf driving Range – Golf driving ranger and academy.
- Paintball city+ Laser Tag – Paintball fun.
- Go karts –Pafos karting Center Karting
- Mini Football – Olympico
- Pafos Zoo
- Bowling Cosmic – Bowling, soft play and play area for kids.
- “Aphrodite” Water Park
Parks and Playgrounds to visit in Cyprus with kids
There are parks in Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia Napa-Protaras and Troodos. Find more about these parks for kids across Cyprus.
Lefkosia
Akropolis Park, National Forest Park of Athalassa, Agios Georgios Park, Athalassa Visitor Centre, National Forest Park of the Paedagogical Academy (Lefkosia Forest Division) and Nicosia Municipal Gardens.
Lemesos
Armonia Open Air Sport Park, Natural Park of Polemidhia, Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre, Limassol Promenade & Sculpture Park and Sayious Adventure Park.
Larnaka
Agios Georgios Cultural center, Battle Field Live Cyprus and Quad bike Safari.
Pafos
Ierokipion Park, Municipal Gardens of Pegeia village, Ithaki Amusement Park, Island cove and adventure mini golf.
Agia Napa-Protaras
Cyherbia Botanical Park, Paliatso Luna Park, Dolfins Luna Park, Star Leisure Mini Golf and Fantastico Mini Golf.
Troodos
Adventure Mountain Park, Sparti Platres Rope Park, Τroodos Geopark Visitor Centre, Troodos Botanical Garden “A.G. Leventis”, Marina’s Adventure Park and The Visitor Centre of the Troodos National Forest Park.
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