Walking in a warming wonderland: find out why Cyprus is a mecca for winter sun seekers
In Cyprus, temperatures reach 25°C until the end of November and rise again in February Joe Minihane discovers that there is also a warm welcome in other ways when he visits a traditional house. During his visit, he stays at Elysium, a seaside resort in the heart of Paphos to the south. -west coast of Cyprus
Then she turns to a bubbling pot and takes out a colander, on which rests a piece of freshly prepared halloumi, which she started working on in the early morning. She puts it on a plate, cuts off a slice and passes it over it, her weather-worn face framed by a scarf, opening into a broad smile.
"Eat, eat", implores Sofia.
The cheese is fresh and melts in your mouth and hardly resembles what you find in shops. Followed by the steaming bread and a cup of strong local coffee, it's the ultimate mid-morning snack.
![Joe Minihane is staying at Elysium, a resort in the heart of Paphos ( above) on the southwest coast of Cyprus](https://i.dailymail.co. uk/ 1s/2022/12/17/10/65680355-11548721-image-a-37_1671272018864.jpg)
Cyprus has long been a favorite spot for those seeking the sun of winter. With temperatures exceeding 25°C until the end of November and rising again in February, this is the perfect place for a dose of vitamin D and days by the pool.
Elysium, a seaside resort in the heart of Paphos on the southwest coast, offers that in spades, with the chance to slip into the Mediterranean heat at dawn before s settle down for a languorous breakfast on a sunny terrace.
However, for travelers who wish to get a broader view of the island, it is possible to venture inland, to particularly quiet and peaceful parts of Cyprus.
![Walking in a warming wonderland: find out why Cyprus is a mecca for winter sun seekers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/17/08/65679181-0-image-a-2_1671267173070.jpg?#)
Then she turns to a bubbling pot and takes out a colander, on which rests a piece of freshly prepared halloumi, which she started working on in the early morning. She puts it on a plate, cuts off a slice and passes it over it, her weather-worn face framed by a scarf, opening into a broad smile.
"Eat, eat", implores Sofia.
The cheese is fresh and melts in your mouth and hardly resembles what you find in shops. Followed by the steaming bread and a cup of strong local coffee, it's the ultimate mid-morning snack.
![Joe Minihane is staying at Elysium, a resort in the heart of Paphos ( above) on the southwest coast of Cyprus](https://i.dailymail.co. uk/ 1s/2022/12/17/10/65680355-11548721-image-a-37_1671272018864.jpg)
Cyprus has long been a favorite spot for those seeking the sun of winter. With temperatures exceeding 25°C until the end of November and rising again in February, this is the perfect place for a dose of vitamin D and days by the pool.
Elysium, a seaside resort in the heart of Paphos on the southwest coast, offers that in spades, with the chance to slip into the Mediterranean heat at dawn before s settle down for a languorous breakfast on a sunny terrace.
However, for travelers who wish to get a broader view of the island, it is possible to venture inland, to particularly quiet and peaceful parts of Cyprus.
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