Would you go to Cyprus in may half term?

Conundrummum123 · 2026-03-28T17:57:25+00:00

I’ve not booked anything yet but we normally go to turkey but I’ll be 20 weeks pregnant so looking wanting to stay more in the EU. would you go to Cyprus? ive looked at the canaries too but I know they are terribly windy and it seems a bit too cold. realistically its may bank hols or we won’t be going away this year, which wouldn’t feel too fair on my 2 other children

Clearinguptheclutter · 29/03/2026 22:49

Not the canaries but we went to the very far south of Spain last May half term (near Cadiz) and it was very warm, got to low 30s.
And no significant wind.
But as with the canaries the pools were on the chilly side. Ok for a short dip mind.

morbidcuriosity · 29/03/2026 22:43

I used to go to Gran Canaria every year, been in May loads of times and weather was lovely.. July was a bit too hot.. November was chilli at night, but ok in the daytime..

May you will be fine for swimming!!

Overthemoun · 29/03/2026 22:41

We were in GF Isabel which we enjoyed but if was on the basic clean side of things. Location was fantastic. GF gran Victoria was fancier

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 17:11

We’ve seen some good deals on jet2! Probably will end up booking mid next week, just need to have a consultant appointment first.

may get my kids some warm lined swimsuits just in case

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PancakeHouse · 29/03/2026 16:52

Landmar has two hotels in Tenerife, Los Gigantes - very child focussed, with lovely food and heated pools and a more adult one just down the road in Playa La Arena - both fantastic hotels!
usually have good deals with Jet2!

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 14:12

Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 13:10

What’s the fantasia called they might love it by the sounds

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https://www.bahia-principe.com/en/spain/tenerife/resort-fantasia/

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 13:10

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 12:45

Ha ha
hard rock is a good mix between adult and kid fun., fantasia completely kid focused

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What’s the fantasia called they might love it by the sounds

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Chickenqueen · 29/03/2026 13:01

Members of my family (dual british/cypriot nationals) live in Cyprus half the year and they flew out two weeks ago and said it has been completely fine, life is carrying on as normal. We plan to visit them in June unless our flight is cancelled.

Elbowpatch · 29/03/2026 12:52

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 18:22

It looks barely 24 /25 degrees and is quite windy. You really need the sun to heat up the pool or else it would be miserable no?

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It actually feels warmer than the figures would imply. Probably because the sun is stronger at that latitude.

Artesia · 29/03/2026 12:49

Shoemadlady · 28/03/2026 22:46

The FCDO are warning of any travel to Cyprus as there is a base there. I’d avoid

That's just not true! Am here now. It's fabulous- wonderful island, loads to do, great food and super friendly people

KeeleyJ · 29/03/2026 12:46

I would go to Cyprus if it was just me and DH but not with kids.

DH and I could easy walk 20+ miles to get to an evacuation point in an emergency but not with kids tagging along.

What about one of the Greek islands? Rhodes would be heated up by May.

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 12:45

Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 12:26

They are 4 and 6 but a bit on the wimpy side of life

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Ha ha
hard rock is a good mix between adult and kid fun., fantasia completely kid focused

JehovasFitness · 29/03/2026 12:31

I will be booking Cyprus at some point for my family.

I am not entirely sure why we’re decimating their main industry - tourism - because a small drone hit a military installation.

Cyprus is fantastic and it’s not a war zone.

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 12:26

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 12:13

Perfect for that. Dependent on the age of your DC Fantasia is another option

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They are 4 and 6 but a bit on the wimpy side of life

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bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 12:13

Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 11:59

Tbh we probably wouldn’t end up exploring or doing a fat lot else just playing at the beach and the pool and taking naps 😬

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Perfect for that. Dependent on the age of your DC Fantasia is another option

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 11:59

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 11:46

I love turkey also and I understand how you feel. There is no travel ban on Cyprus so you would be insured, but Tenerife will be reliable sunshine by then. Hard rock was great, although it’s not in Adeje, you would need a taxi

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Tbh we probably wouldn’t end up exploring or doing a fat lot else just playing at the beach and the pool and taking naps 😬

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bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 11:47

And is see you have 2 other children, Siam water park is brilliant, my boys absolutely love it

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 10:09

It’s just a healthcare and flight length thing due to being pregnant

ordinarily I Iove turkey, love the food, hotel quality and the people and generally I think even with the current situation it’s thousands of miles from the conflict so would be fine but it’s a) the 1 in a million chance of something adverse b) th healthcare being hit and miss and c) the flight being a bit longer.

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I love turkey also and I understand how you feel. There is no travel ban on Cyprus so you would be insured, but Tenerife will be reliable sunshine by then. Hard rock was great, although it’s not in Adeje, you would need a taxi

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 10:10

SilverGlitterBaubles · 28/03/2026 22:49

No, it’s against travel advice so it’s unlikely to be covered for travel insurance. I do not want to risk getting stranded or having to remortgage to pay medical bills if my family is ill abroad.

It’s not against my Ti, there is no travel in ban

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Conundrummum123 · 29/03/2026 10:09

bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 00:11

Just out of interest, are you in the UK? I don’t understand what protection the EU would give you, apologies if you are Irish

and yes I’ve been to the Hard Rock with 3 children, it was absolutely brilliant

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It’s just a healthcare and flight length thing due to being pregnant

ordinarily I Iove turkey, love the food, hotel quality and the people and generally I think even with the current situation it’s thousands of miles from the conflict so would be fine but it’s a) the 1 in a million chance of something adverse b) th healthcare being hit and miss and c) the flight being a bit longer.

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bittertwisted · 29/03/2026 00:11

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 22:36

Any one been to the hard rock hotel in Tenerife? Looks nice

Just out of interest, are you in the UK? I don’t understand what protection the EU would give you, apologies if you are Irish

and yes I’ve been to the Hard Rock with 3 children, it was absolutely brilliant

Fortheloveofpenguins · 28/03/2026 23:36

Tenerife is less windy than some of the other islands. Go for the South West for the best weather - the North has more rain and the East is windier.

Lifeissodifficult · 28/03/2026 23:28

Are you unhinged??

WhatsitWiggle · 28/03/2026 23:11

Shoemadlady · 28/03/2026 22:46

The FCDO are warning of any travel to Cyprus as there is a base there. I’d avoid

No they are not, don't make things up. The FCDO is not advising against travel to Cyprus - if they were, holiday companies would have to be cancelling flights and refunding holidays.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus

The latest is that terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out. We've had similar security advice in the UK in previous years.
There's also this on the FCDO for Spain
Terrorists are likely to try and carry out attacks in Spain

I work in the travel industry. My LinkedIn is flooded with the local tourist associations and hotels showing videos and images of life as normal in Cyprus.

If you don't feel comfortable travelling there in case of escalation in the region and flights being cancelled, that's your personal choice and totally valid. But don't scare monger that it is currently dangerous when that's not government advice at all.

Cyprus travel advice

FCDO travel advice for Cyprus. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus

ultracynic · 28/03/2026 22:58

What about a Greek island? Crete is the furthest south and will be warm end of May,