Cyprus

Information about the beautiful island Cyprus |

Cyprus, officially known as the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most popular island in the Mediteranean. Cyprus is located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Labanon, northwest of Iarael, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece. 

Sun and Sea 

The beautiful island of Cyprus is well known for its amazing and breath taking beaches. It is a island where it is alaways sunny and warm all year around. If you are looking for somewhere where you can go and relax by lounging on hot sands to get the sun kiss glow of the island or if you enjoy riding the waves and being acive with all the great water sports facilities that are on offer at al the beaches. Cyprus is he best destination for you.

Leisure and Adventurous

There are also amazing things for the people that love to explore and go on adventurous as Cyprus is blessed with the beauty of nature's best palettes, the scenery of Cyprus unfolds across glittering coasts, rolling mountains, fragrant forests and rugged headlands. From the warm shores of the mainland to the unspoiled and cool oasis of Troodos mountain range, you are able to experience and take in the beautiful nature whiles cycling, climbing or going on nature trails. Cyprus has a total of 52 designated walking trails that have been created to highlight the beautiful landscapes and strong Mediterranean character of the island. By walking them, you can see a treasure trove of varied fauna and flora, as the remnants of the island's mining heritage and other interesting monuments. It is also an island that has a big variety of both migrating and indigenous birds so itis great for bird watching. Therefore if you are someone that loves adventures and exploring this is also the destination for you. 

Local cuisine

An important part of the island culture is its fresh local cuisine, which is intrinsically linked with every social event, from family gathering and special occasions to religious fstivals.. each marked with its own distinct delicacies and recipes. From hearty meat dishes and specialty chesses to unique desserts of carob and grape, the Cypriot cuisine is an exotic blend of Greek and Middle Eatern cultures, sprinkled with remnants of ancient civilisations such as indigenous Roman root vegetables or old Phonenician delicacies. It is no secret that the 'Mediterranean diet' is considered to be of the healthiest, thanks to its abundance of heart  - healthy olive oil, pulses, lean meat, local herbs and freshly grown fruits and vegetables. Add to this the favorable climate - that gives the fresh produce its intense flavour - and a celebration around every corner, complete with special treats, and you will find a big gastronomic adventure awaits on this beautiful island.