Cyprus holidays
It is the natural beauty of Cyprus, which draws visitors year after year, but this is not a new phenomenon. From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, ancient civilisations and ruling empires have laid claim to this island when confronted with such beauty, and Aphrodite herself made the destination her home. The Cypriots are very protective of their heritage and environment so areas of outstanding beauty have been designated as protected land ensuring this striking landscape remains unspoilt.
Cyprus luxury holiday highlights
- Paphos is a lively harbour town to the west of the island. The area boasts many of the island’s classic archaeological sites. Minutes north of Paphos town nestles the pretty and unspoilt Coral Bay along a peaceful peninsula. Home to some of the island’s most significant Roman and Greek historic sites is Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- During the long hot dry summer months escape the heat of the beaches to the cool retreat of sleepy mountain villages, or take time out to visit the historic sites in the morning before temperatures peak.
- Set on the protected and unspoilt Akamas peninsula, overlooking the enchantingly sparkling Chrysochou Bay is the delightful town of Polis.
- Pissouri village is authentic Cyprus at its best, the perfect escape from the world outside and a hideaway where you can blend in with the locals.
- Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is the second largest city on Cyprus. Located midway along the south coast this is an ideal base from which to explore the island’s many delights.
- To experience the real Cyprus indulge in a trip to the lush Troodos Mountains, littered with minute quaint wineproducing villages, Byzantine monasteries, dramatic waterfalls, and a traditional way of life reminiscent of some bygone era.
- Enjoy a swim around Petra tou Romiou, the great protruding rock where legend dictates Aphrodite was born from the white foam of the azure sea. Now the clear waters lapping the south coast offer favourable conditions for watersports and are ideal to try scuba-diving.
- The ancient city of Kourion with its acoustically balanced Roman amphitheatre overlooks the sweeping bay of Episkopi.
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