What to Expect

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. The most eastern island in the Mediterranean sea, Cyprus is approximately 105 km west of Syria, 75 km east of Turkey and 380 km north of Egypt. Cyprus is situated south of Greece and the island of Rhodes is the nearest point, which is about 350 km to the west. Cyprus’ climate is mild Mediterranean, with an abundance of sunshine even in the winter months and only some rainfall. However you can find and enjoy snow in the winter at Troodos Mountains.

Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, hails from Cyprus and many travelers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute. The island has seen many civilizations come and go throughout its history, which is full of legends and myths. Ancient Greeks, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, the Romans and many more empires stake their claim here, because many people tend to get possessive when face with such beauty. Not to mention that Cyprus is the connecting “key” to three continents.

Nowadays Cyprus is a modern country that manages to combine European culture with ancient enchantment and tradition. Here you will enjoy the marriage of alluring beaches with fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards, olive trees and ancient ruins, traditional stone villages and modern and convenient cities. Cyprus’ major cities are Nicosia, the only divided capital city in Europe; Larnaca, probably the oldest inhabited place in Cyprus; Limassol, which became a flourishing city during the time of the crusaders and today is called ‘the Paris of Cyprus”; and last but not least Paphos, rapidly becoming the most important tourist and developing center of Cyprus.