English speaking island a short flight from the UK where it’s 22C in winter
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An English speaking island, only a short flight from the UK, experiences 22C heat in the winter. The island of Cyprus is around a four-and-a-half hour flight from the London experiences average winter temperature of 22C - a far cry from the chilly, damp misery that is currently being inflicted upon the UK. The island benefits from sun all year round and from March, the island's flowers start to bloom. Cyprus is a great option for families also, as it is only a short flight from the UK and the island is home to plenty of family-friendly hotels.
Cyprus is a great destination for many different activities including hiking, cultural and historical sights. The winter season is usually quiet on the island, with less crowds, meaning less queues at attractions. It is the perfect time to head to the popular places, and be able to enjoy them all in one holiday.
For those who like to party, the island boasts one of Europe's best party destinations — Ayia Napa. But if staying up late isn't for you, Cyprus benefits from 300 days of sunshine per year, so you can just enjoy the warmer and sunnier climate. One popular activity to do on the island is head into the Troodos Mountains. Here travellers find a vast mountain range, with idyllic scenery. There is also a small village in the valley, below the mountain range, which you can visit.
Surprisingly, there is also a ski resort in the Troodos Mountain Range, open from January to March and located on Mount Olympus. Holidaymakers can drive up to the pistes which present several vista points along the roads to them. The village in the valley — Omodos — is home to many restaurants on a main square, serving traditional dishes that will go down a treat after a day hiking in the mountains. The village is also home to a monastery, which is open for tours.
