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Cyprus, the Paradise Island, with its beautiful
scenery, wonderful beaches, lively resorts and
a superb sunshine record has always been a popular
destination for overseas travellers. The Persians
were the first to discover the island, followed
by the Phoenicians and then the Romans, Crusaders
and Greeks. Each has left their mark on the island
but Cyprus has managed to retain its unique character
and the hospitality offered to visitors is one
of the warmest to be found anywhere.Situated in
the northeast of the Mediterranean basin, Cyprus
is the third largest island with an area of 9,251
square kilometres (3,572 square miles). It offers
a wide variety of holiday accommodation, ranging
from modern, large and Luxurious establishments,
to small and simple family run operations.About
as complete a holiday island as you can get, Cyprus
has something for everyone. With 340 days of sunshine
each year and blessed with a coastline indented
with secluded bays and large expanses of white
sandy beaches, the island is a Mecca for sun worshippers.The
landscape is spectacular. The rugged mountains
covered in pine trees and exotic flora and fauna,
plateaus of vineyards and banana plantations and
the wilderness area of the Akamas are popular
with walkers and nature enthusiasts, whilst historians
can trace the Islands 9,000 year history
through well-preserved archaeological sites such
as the Tombs of Kings, the Kourion amphitheatre,
the Temple of Apollo and the holy Islamic Tekke
Mosque. Gastronomes will find eating out a special
pleasure. You can linger for hours over wine and
conversation whilst sampling the delights of a
Cypriot meze, a meal consisting of some 12 different
dishes, or alternatively try fresh fish, caught
earlier in the day. And if youre a sporting
type, many hotels have tennis, squash and gymnasium
facilities and there are golf courses, and riding
schools. Whether your penchant is for long sandy
beaches, laser discos, peaceful tavernas or cocktails
by the pool, Cyprus has it all.
The
Cypriots adore children, so families can feel
very welcome here, and there are plenty of activities
to keep the little ones happy!
Sports
enthusiasts will find a wealth of watersports,
golf, fishing, gyms, mountain biking, hiking,
horse-riding and even gliding to enjoy!
Most
Cypriots speak English and even drive on the left,
so why not hire a car and explore our beautiful
island at your leisure!
Discover
the magic of Cyprus for yourselves and remember....nobody
ever goes just once!
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