Cyprus is known as Aphrodite’s Isle, as this was the legendary place of the goddess of love’s birth, and this beautiful island truly is a jewel of the Mediterranean with some of the most stunning beaches, coastlines and pine clad mountains in the world.

Cyprus has been a top holiday destination for many years and so it has a lot of facilities to offer visitors including plenty of affordable hotels and villas, lively bars and restaurants and lots of outdoor activities including watersports such as waterskiing, surfing, sailing, fishing and more.  Ayia Napa has also gained a reputation as one of the biggest party capitals in the world and every summer thousands of youthful visitors come to enjoy the late night dance scene and also the many wonderful beaches.

For those tourists that love nature there are a number of stunning national parks and protected areas, including the Akamas National Park with its rugged untamed wilderness and also the majestic Troodos Mountains which feature the famous Mount Olympus and many charming mountain villages which offer a cool respite from the intense summer heat of the lowlands.  There are many opportunities to explore Cyprus’ lovely natural areas and there are many hiking and biking trails, and also lots of opportunities for bird and animal spotting (the loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs on Lara Bay beach every year).

History lovers will also find many fascinating places to explore in Cyprus, as this country has had a long and rich past stretching back over 10,000 years and there are crusader castles, Roman remains and Venetian walls to explore.

If you enjoy the fun and lively atmosphere of festivals then a good time to visit Cyprus is during the feast of Kataklysmos (this is the Greek Orthodox Whitsun), which is a popular holiday and is celebrated throughout the island with lots of live music, dancing, feasts and general good cheer.  There is also a popular wine festival in Limassol where you can taste delicious Cypriot wines for free from the sweet red dessert wines of the Commandaria Region through to elegant white tables wines from the Agros region.

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