Center Parcs might be known for its wide range of paid activities, but there are also plenty of fun, free things to do – especially if you’re staying during peak season when budgets can be tight.
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If you’re planning a trip to Cyprus with your family and wondering how to make the most of a week in and around Polis and the Akamas Peninsula, our family holiday travel diary might help you plan the perfect itinerary.
Here’s what we got up to on our 7-night trip to Cyprus in April 2025, staying near Polis in a peaceful villa surrounded by nature.
Click the links for the full reviews of each adventure, photos and more!
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Agios Georgios Harbour, sometimes also referred to as Pegeia Harbour, is a small but beautiful coastal spot located in the Pegeia (or Peyia) region of Cyprus. While the official Cypriot name is Pegeia, it’s more commonly written as Peyia today — and both names refer to this peaceful and picturesque area along the west coast of the island.
We visited Agios Georgios Harbour for a short stop on our way back to Villa Kambos Dio after a refreshing walk through the impressive Avakas Gorge Nature Trail. It turned out to be one of the most photogenic spots of our entire trip, and although we didn’t stay long, it definitely left a lasting impression.
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By the final day of our recent family holiday to Cyprus, we realised we hadn’t yet explored Latchi and Polis — the two closest areas to our peaceful base at Villa Kambos Dio, nestled amongst citrus trees near Polis.
So we set off on a relaxed day out to enjoy the Latchi harbour, its surrounding beaches and some of the kid-friendly free things to do in Latchi.
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If you’re seeking a real adventure in nature while visiting Cyprus, the Avakas Gorge Nature Trail is an unforgettable experience. Nestled within the rugged Akamas Peninsula, this spectacular walk offers a mix of dramatic scenery, tranquil woodland, and a true sense of the wild.
We tackled the trail as a family during our recent Cyprus holiday — here’s exactly what it was like, along with tips to help you plan your own visit.
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If you’re exploring the unspoilt beauty of Cyprus and want to enjoy a more natural side of the island, Lara Beach is the perfect spot. Known for its protected turtle nesting grounds, this remote stretch of coastline offers raw, untouched scenery, turquoise seas, and fascinating conservation efforts. We visited Cyprus in April, outside of turtle season, and it was still one of the most memorable walks of our holiday.
Here’s everything we experienced — from the scenic mountain drive to the bottlecap jellyfish, and why visiting Lara Beach with kids is just as magical even when the turtles aren’t nesting.
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If you’re looking for a scenic, peaceful way to explore Cyprus beyond the tourist crowds, walking from the Baths of Aphrodite to the Blue Lagoon offers the perfect balance of natural beauty, mild adventure, and quiet reflection. We kicked off our family holiday in Polis with this coastal hike, and although the Blue Lagoon wasn’t quite what we expected due to the wavy weather, it was a brilliant way to start our week in Cyprus.
Rather than taking a boat trip to Blue Lagoon — the more common way to visit — we chose to hike. We love walking and hiking (well, Ben and I do — the kids not so much, but they are good little walkers!). We also knew that due to the choppy sea conditions, boat tours from Latchi Harbour weren’t running that day anyway.
The calm, turquoise waters we’d seen in postcards and guidebooks weren’t on display during our visit, but we saw a different side of this famous spot — and still found the walk incredibly worthwhile.
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If you’re planning a half-term or autumn escape, you might be wondering: what is the weather like in Rhodes in October?
We visited Rhodes during the second half of October in 2024 for a family holiday and were pleasantly surprised by how warm, sunny, and enjoyable it still was, especially compared to the cooler, greyer weather that was settling in back home in the UK!
We also returned to Rhodes in October 2025, and had slightly different weather, but still mainly good, which I’ll also share at the end of this article.
In this post, I’ll share exactly what the weather was like for us, what we wore, and the activities we enjoyed, plus a few practical tips if you’re considering a holiday to Rhodes in October.
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