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CYPRUS TRAVEL - CYPRUS HOTELS APARTMENTS VILLAS INFORMATION GUIDE
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HOTELS IN: AYIA NAPA  I  PROTARAS I  LARNACA I  PAPHOS I  LIMASSOL  I  NICOSIA  I  TROODOS
CYPRUS GUIDE - SEE HISTORY & INFORMATION FOR: Famagusta (Ayia Napa & Protaras)  -  Larnaca -  Paphos  -  Limassol  -  Nicosia  -  Troodos Mountains
CYPRUS GUIDE - FIND OUT ABOUT WHICH PLACES TO VISIT IN: Famagusta (Ayia Napa & Protaras)  -  Larnaca -  Paphos  -  Limassol  -  Nicosia  -  Troodos

TRAVEL GUIDE TO HOTELS APARTMENTS VILLAS IN CYPRUS ISLAND - TRAVEL AND HOTEL INFORMATION FOR CYPRUS

Cyprus is an island of legends that basks all year-round in the warm Mediterranean sun. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here. Aphrodite was born in Cyprus and made her home here. Travellers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute. Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment.Here in Cyprus you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local cafe. Cyprus is a carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the kindness and hospitality of the people...

NICOSIA CYPRUS

PAPHOS CYPRUS

LIMASSOL CYPRUS
nicosia cyprus - old city of nicosia
paphos cyprus, the birthplace of aphrodite
limassol coastal road, Cyprus

NICOSIA or LEFKOSIA, is the capital of the island with a population of just over 200,000. Nicosia is situated roughly in the centre of Cyprus island and it is the seat of government as well as the main business centre. Today Nicosia, (Lefkosia), one of the oldest cities in our part of the world, is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city in the Eastern Mediterranean, rich in history and culture and combines its historic past with the amenities of a modern city. The heart of the city is situated within the 16th century Venetian walls. It has a number of interesting museums and art galleries, Byzantine churches, medieval and neo-classical buildings. The narrow streets retain the romantic atmosphere of the past.
Much of the charm and beauty of Nicosia is to be found in the old city with its labyrinthine alleyways and elegant courtyard houses.

PAPHOS or PAFOS, is a coastal town in the south-west of Cyprus, with a population of about 47.300. Over the past decade or so, Paphos has grown from a small settlement into a fast developing tourist resort, with its own airport - the islands second International airport, and an attractive fishing harbour. Paphos according to legend is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, sex and beauty.
Paphos Town is made up of main areas, Kato Pafos, or down town Paphos, which is built around the mediaeval port, and contains most of the luxury hotels and the entertainment infrastructure, and Ktima, which is the main residential district.
Coral Bay Beach area, near Akamas, to the north of Paphos Town offers some of the best beaches in Paphos area, and it is the place to find some of teh finest hotels in Cyprus. Polis further north is the place to stay at for a more quiet and traditional holiday

LIMASSOL or LEMESOS is the second largest town of Cyprus island located in the south of the island and has a population of 161,.000. It is Cyprus main commercial port and an important tourist resort. Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol.....Lemesos are just a few of the names given to Limassol.
Hotels, restaurants and numerous places of entertainment abound in Limassol which has become one of the most popular tourist destinations of Cyprus. In the more general area of Limassol there are many places to visit, curium amphitheater, ancient Amathus, the villages on the foothills of the Troodos mountain range and much more. The town of Limassol, because of its location and the near equal distance from the all the other Cyprus areas, make it an ideal place to stay at and explore the whole of Cyprus from here.

LARNACA CYPRUS

FAMAGUSTA AREA CYPRUS
(Ayia Napa, Paralimni, Protaras)

TROODOS MOUNTAINS CYPRUS
larnaca cyprus, the promenade at Larnaka
ayia napa beach, famagusta region, cyprus
Troodos mountains typical village

LARNACA, or LARNAKA, is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus. Home of the main Cyprus international airport, and of the islands second busiest commercial port. Today, Larnaca is a very popular tourist resort with a local population of 72,000. In ancient times, as one of the oldest living cities in Cyprus, where the earliest remains go back to the Mycenean age Larnaca was also known as Kition, or Citium.
Today, Larnaca is a very popular tourist resort with Cypriots, as well as foreign visitors. Many of the hotels and much of the activity in larnaca is centered around the promenade area of Larnaca. The promenade lined with palm trees and cafes on one side and the beach on the other, is a popular place for a stroll for both locals and visitors.
The Byzantine church of St Lazarus, Halal Sutan Tekke by the the salt lakes, Kition archaelogical site and the neolithic settlement of Chirokitia are some of the places to visit during your stay in Larnaca area.

FAMAGUSTA district or, Ammohostos in Greek, is located on the Eastern coast of Cyprus, and it is a region rich in history.The area of Famagusta disctrict which includes the resorts of Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni boasts to have the best beaches in Cyprus.
Paralimni and Protaras - Paralimni is the main town and the temporary administrative centre of the district of Famagusta. Protaras it is the main beach resort of Paralimni and its well known for its magnificent golden sandy beaches. As a contrast of Ayia Napa which lies few kilometres further, Protaras is a quieter resort and as such may be more suites for couples and families.
Ayia Napa is a resort at the far Eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus. Located about 8 kilometers from Protaras, Ayia Napa in recent years has changed from being a family holiday destination to being a party capital, synonymous with that of Ibiza, attracting tourists from all over Europe because of the climate, beaches and the specific club culture that has built up here.

Cyprus is well known for its beach resorts, but a pleasant contrast is the densely forested Troodos mountain range. Troodos is located in the South - West of Cyprus. The dome-shaped highland is dominated by Cyprus highest peak, Mount Olympus at 1.953 metres above sea level. The entire Troodos massif takes up approximately one half of the islands area. This part of the world is of great geological interest, as it is known that Troodos mountain range consists of the earths upper mantle which emerged from the sea many millions of years ago. Troodos with its numerous traditional villages is a destination in Cyprus that is both popular in the winter months for skiing and other activities as well as in the summer for walks, trekking and for the nature.
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