Island of Cyprus
Throughout Cyprus, the typically Mediterranean landscape
is still blessed with the timeless beauty of antiquity.
Throughout Cyprus, the typically Mediterranean landscape
is still blessed with the timeless beauty of antiquity.
Cyprus – History, Climate & Hedonism
It has been said the very name Cyprus, shimmers with an ages-old mystique. Today, history and hedonism are comfortably intertwined on the island. One of the most impressive archaeological sites, the ancient city kingdom of Kourion, overlooks a magnificent stretch of beaches with a sparkling blue sea beyond. Along the island”s sun-kissed coastline, from Agia Napa in the east to Pafos in the west, world-class beach resorts alternate with settings untouched since antiquity. Explore Greek Orthodox churches located in the hills whose walls conceal vibrantly painted Byzantine frescoes. Many are found among the pine-covered peaks of the Troodos, where a sublime silence can dissolve all sense of time, not to mention stress. There are old wine-producing villages with atmospheric winding streets and terraced vineyards. You can often stay the night for a song in cozy renovated traditional houses, part of the Cyprus agrotourism programme.
All Eyes on Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and an ideal starting point for the discovery of other exotic locales such as the Greek Islands, Egypt and the Middle East – in fact, mini-cruises set off for these places from Cyprus almost every day.
Travelers on business appreciate the fine conference facilities and warm, professional service at more than 64 hotels and resorts, and like incentive, groups value the proximity of the beach. And that golden Old World sunshine – there are generally 300-plus sunny days per year – is something few can resist. Add it all up and you have an ideally-situated island that truly has no equal. A place that measures up to its mystique: Cyprus.
Love Goddesses and Sacred Mountains
Throughout Cyprus, the typically Mediterranean landscape is still blessed with the timeless beauty of antiquity. There are crusader fortresses framed by tall cypress trees, Greco-Roman theatres carved out of cliffs and Byzantine monasteries perched improbably on mountaintops. The capital, Lefkosia (Nicosia), is surrounded by Venetian walls with heart-shaped bastions; Larnaka, site of the major international airport, is also home to St. Lazarus Church and the crypt of the eponymous saint resurrected by Christ. Near the animated harbor at Pafos is the Roman floor mosaics of the Houses of Aion, Achilles and Dionysus, their depictions of mythological scenes amazingly preserved.