CYPRUS

Cyprus in winter

Cyprus is an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here – but then, people do tend to get possessive when faced with such beauty. The island has the perfect climate and even in the short autumn and winter months the temperature never drops to low and is perfect for those looking to escape to the sun. There is so much to do and see in Cyprus that holiday makers return frequently and many decide to settle permanently on this amazing island.

Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café.

With low-cost airlines now servicing the airports across Cyprus, Greece and Turkey the island is easily and cheaply accessible from mainland Europe and there are some direct and many connecting flights to North America, Australasia and the Middle East which makes it an easy destination to reach. The island is also rich in flora and fauna and has many rare species of plants as well as being home to rare birds of prey, owls, flamingos and butterflies.  In the spring and autumn walking tours are very popular.

The Cypriot lifestyle is laid back, warm, friendly and hospitable.  The people enjoy a leisurely pace of life that we can all envy. Öcoming to Cyprus on holiday or to live people find they quickly adapt to long lunches and evenings spent out under the stars enjoying a meze of local dishes, some fine Cypriot wine and the company of great friends.