Only a few hours’ flight away, a Mediterranean island promises you an invigorating bath of light to cut winter short.
Is the gloomy weather and the short days at the start of the year weighing on your morale? Do you want to extend the summer and stock up on vitamin D? No need to travel thousands of kilometers to find your sunny paradise! There is a secret destination in the Mediterranean where winter never seems to set in. An island with a legendary sweetness of life, where it is pleasant to stroll on the fine sandy beaches even when the cold rages elsewhere in Europe.
In February and March, when the thermometer struggles to rise in our latitudes, it is on average 17°C in the capital, with peaks of 25°C on sunny afternoons. The rain can sometimes be expected at the beginning of February but the weather promises to be more pleasant than in mainland France.
Did you guess? Our destination for the day is Cyprus, a little island gem nestled in the heart of the Big Blue. With its 3,454 km² surface area, Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island after Sicily and Sardinia. And above all, it is a land blessed by the gods which benefits from exceptional sunshine all year round, with temperatures that happily exceed 20°C even in winter!
Enough to fully enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the island, the beach of Nissi Beach, its preserved coastline and its many historical treasures! Because Cyprus is not just a postcard with crystal clear waters. It is also a land steeped in history, at the crossroads of civilizations.
Imagine exploring the ancient ruins of Kourion and Salamis, admiring the incredible UNESCO-listed mosaics of Paphos, strolling through the alleys of the charming stone villages of the Troodos massif… A change of scenery is guaranteed, in a gentle atmosphere and peaceful, far from the tourist frenzy that we feel in summer. Enough to recharge your batteries in the sun while waiting for spring to return.
The island of Aphrodite, as it is nicknamed, is only 4 hours from Paris with Larnaca airport. Numerous air connections serve Cyprus all year round from France, for a price that is often very affordable in low season. Enough to treat yourself to a breath of fresh air and light for a reasonable budget.