subject: Falling In Love On Holidays To Cyprus [print this page] Theres every possibility that youll fall in love on holidays to Cyprus. Not just because of the beauty of this island but also because this is where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love is believed to have been born. Cyprus has wonderful year round temperatures and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, located just south of Turkey and where Europe meets Asia and Africa.
Cyprus has a fascinating and colourful history and it was around 3,000 years ago that the first Greek settlers arrived. The Egyptians and Persians followed and then under the Romans the island was one of the first to convert to Christianity. Towards the end of the 19th century Cyprus found itself under British rule due to its strategic importance. Cyprus won its independence in 1960 and stayed under self-rule until Turkey invaded the north in 1974, and the island has been divided between the Greeks and Turks ever since.
Flights to the north of the island usually have to land in Turkey first and then continue on to Ercan, although you can fly into the south and travel north. In the south of the island, depending on which part you are visiting you will fly into either Paphos or Larnaca airports. Limassol in the south can be reached by flying into either airport, while Paphos could see you visiting Coral Bay, and Larnaca, either Ayia Napa or Protaras.
One of the main attractions of holidays to Cyprus is the beautiful beaches with some of the best found in Protaras, Coral Bay and Limassol. Ayia Napa offers a wonderful array of water sports and has a nightlife renowned worldwide for its energy and international D.J.s. Paphos is the ideal resort on holidays to Cyprus if you are wanting to learn about the islands history, culture and traditions. Here you can visit sites such as the House of Dionysos and the Tombs of the Kings, with the Baths of Aphrodite just along the coast. Often referred to as Upper and Lower Paphos, the Upper area offers a wonderful history lesson, while Lower Paphos is fast competing with Ayia Napa for the islands party crown.
Cyprus is a verdant island and offers many pretty nature trails and walks for keen hikers to enjoy. The Troodos Mountains offer a stunning backdrop to western Cyprus and can lose you in a world of days gone by. Half forgotten villages lie hidden in the fragrant pine forests along with beautiful byzantine churches and crumbling old monasteries. In the winter months you may even be able to enjoy a spot of skiing in the Troodos Mountains while the climate remains mild along the Mediterranean coastline. One of the most spectacular places to see unspoilt natural beauty on holidays to Cyprus is the Akamas National Park. And there is also an important breeding site for turtles at Lara Bay, home to the endangered Green and Hawks-bill species.
So whether you really do fall in love yourself on holidays to Cyprus is out of our hands, but falling in love with Cyprus, well were pretty sure the island itself will take care of that bit.
by: Yvonne Dawson
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