Cyprus offers a rich mix of history and culture
This enchanting island in the mediteramin ocean will estoud you, envigorate you, amouse you and least of all keep you coming back for more, it boasts of its historical value and breathe taking sights of beauty, leaving it the perfect holiday destination in Europe and Asia. Cyprus has 8,000 years of history, the history along with gloruious climate and welcoming cuminities ensures anyone a memroble holiday.
The ruged landscape of the Akamas peninsula has remained, largly anyway unspoiled, leaving Cyprus not only with her ocean and historic beautys, but also with the midly rough tourain. If you venture north you will find Polis, Polis presents an image of prosperity, while in Polis you must sample a candelit taverna. Heading west from Polis you can spend the day at the baths of Aphrodite, were it is said that the goddess fell in love with Akamas, the sights you will see hear will be sure to last in your memory and via photographs so make sure you take your camera with you.
If you travel further south you will find Paphos, Paphos region holds much scenic beauty, from its crystal blue waters to the clad slops of the Troodos Mountains. You can sample of taste of history by visiting the Thomb of the kings
Further south, the Paphos region is full of scenic beauty, from the pine forest, clad slopes of the Troodos Mountains down to the rocky coastline, and crystal clean waters. Taste wonderful fish in the harbour area of Kato (lower) Paphos. Saturday is market day in the upper part of the city, you will find many products here, and you can bargain to buy at great prices.
Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus. With a wide selection of local wines, local brandy, fun filled carnivals, large fishing communities, and much more you wont be disheartened with what Limassol has on offer. Limassol or Lemesos to the Cypriots holds the two most important ancient city-kingdoms, Amathous, to the east of the town and Kourion to the west, both of which are being extensively excavated. The magnificent setting of the ancient Kourion Theatre is still used to this day as the host for the summer concerts and theatrical productions.
The enviable year round climate produces a rich variety of fruit and vegetables, along with a nice year round tan. Above all, when you visit Cyprus try a fish ‘meze’ – literally, a mixture of the days catch, the perfect way to sample Cypriot cuisine.
To say Cyprus has it all would be a bold claim, however few people visit this island once, and no one is ever disappointed.
Our welcoming introduction to Cyprus
Situated 3,300 feet above sea level in some place Cyprus has a rustic charm about this island. Cyprus boasts a pleasure for everyone, and trust me, it really does. From sunning beaches and cosmopolitan towns even to its pine-clad mountains and time forgotten ancient monuments Cyprus will leave you wanting more.
Cyprus prides itself on not only offering mouth watering Cypriot cuisines but also international dishes, Cypriot sweets, local grown fruit, olives and nuts, local pastries and local home brewed beer and wine. Here in Cyprus you will always feel welcomed so why not drop by a local vineyard and sample the exceptional wines, along with award winning beers on the island.
Cyprus not only prides itself on its exquisite cuisines but also its hand made products and gift ware, local markets and shops sell locally made leather goods, colourful rugs, copperware, terra-cotta pots, basket ware any many more hand made gifts, ornaments and accessories, you will be sure to bring a member of your family a good present on your return. Cyprus is steeped in history going back to 8th century B.C and maybe even before, with its rich archaeological treasures and out standing sites you won’t be left with nothing to do or see on your visit to Cyprus. Amongst other things, Cyprus is also well known for its link to the ‘goddess of Love’ ‘Aphrodite’.
As well as being friendly all year round the Cypriots worship children, after all the culture and way of life here is based around the family, so if you have a family and you can assured that Cyprus will leave you all safe and happy, with many lasting memories. There are plenty of local activities for the young, middle ages and the older generation, so if you’re wanting a relaxing holiday, or an adventure holiday or even a family holiday you will be left happy and content you’re your vacation here in Cyprus. So whether you’re into general sports, extreme sports, hiking, walking, golfing, body building or keep fit, swimming, horse-riding, mountain biking, or simply sunbathing you will have a lot to enjoy here in the sun.
As said in
our about Cyprus section, Cypriots drive on the left hand side of the road, leaving to free to explore parts of the island you wouldn’t normally venture out to see, they also speak English, they do say that almost 98% or the population can at least hold a brief convocation, so again this is another advantage to this wonderful island in the Mediterranean. Discover this magical island, and taste what Cyprus has on offer, and please remember one bitten twice shy will not apply here, almost everyone that steps foot onto the island is enchanted by her powers and returns at some point.