Discover the hidden jewels: vacation in Paphos, Cyprus!

Discover the hidden jewels: vacation in Paphos, Cyprus!

Paphos, Zypern - The holiday planning for the coming summer is just around the corner, and many travelers are looking for less well -known but still attractive destinations on the Mediterranean. Popular travel destinations such as Mallorca, Crete and the Côte d’Azur are often overcrowded. Therefore, TUI and the Ki tool Perplexity have discovered three exciting alternatives that are perfect for a relaxed summer vacation.

First of all, Paphos is in Cyprus. This port city is not only the administrative seat of the Paphos district, but also offers impressive weather conditions with over 11 hours of sunshine a day and hardly any rain - only half a rainy day per month. With 520 Restaurants, 95 of which have received the Traveler’s Choice Award, Paphos is a gastronomic paradise. The city secured first place in the Sunny Season Hidden Gem Ranking, with a Sunny Season Score of 77.1.

Top travel destinations away from the masses

in places two and three follow Calvià in Spain and Larnaka in Cyprus. Calvià, known for its wonderful beaches, offers 11.7 hours of sunshine and two rainy days a month. With 702 restaurants, including 80, which were awarded the Traveler’s Choice Award, the culinary diversity here is great. Larnaka in turn inspires with 11.95 hours of sunshine and again only half a rainy day per month. 320 restaurants, including 24 with the Traveler’s Choice Award, are open here.

These travel destinations are also selected in terms of their climatic conditions, culinary offers and security. In addition to Paphos, Calvià and Larnaka, there are many other sunny destinations that can be explored. Places such as Chios in Greece, Seferihisar in Turkey or Šibenik in Croatia offer similar weather conditions and are ideal destination for travelers who want to relax away from the classic hotspots.

culinary highlights in the hidden gems

The culinary selection in these lesser -known places is rich. In Paphos, visitors can expect fresh seafood, Halloumi and hearty lamb dishes. Calvià seduces with traditional dishes such as Paella and Tumbet, while in Larnaka a variety of dishes delight the taste buds. The selection of authentic restaurants helps to experience the local attitude to life up close.

paphos, Calvià and larnaka are not only perfect travel destinations for sun worshipers, but also for gourmets. TUI's ranking shows that a vacation does not have to take place in overcrowded tourist destinations, but that there are many hidden jewels in the Mediterranean that need to be discovered. A vacation in these places not only promises ideal weather, but also an authentic experience. Discover the variety of these destinations on the Mediterranean and enjoy an unforgettable summer.

For more information on the best travel recommendations on the Mediterranean, visit the pages of Derwesten.de and tui.com .