Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends and myths that lie year-around (4 Seasons, The Cyprus for All Seasons Research Survey) in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. With 11,000 years of long history, this land has experienced civilizations to come and go, from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra. All emperors were attracted with the island's beauty (The Cyprus Mystique) and perfect climate. On the other had, Gods and Goddesses, such as Aphrodite made her ho... [read more]

When you visit Cyprus , you follow in the footsteps of historical giants from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra to the apostles of Christ. Throughout history important leaders have seized upon the strategic location of the island, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa , in forging and defending their empires. Cyprus knew periods of tumult as it came variously under Assyrian, Egyptian, Roman, Islamic, Crusader, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman domination, but th... [read more]

The people of Cyprus owe their individuality and warmth to the fact that they are the product of an amazingly colorful history. This sun drenched island has been at the crossroads of world events for centuries. Roman, Byzantine, Greek and British influences (to name just a few) have all had a bearing on life in Cyprus. Perhaps that's why Cypriots have a special knack of making visitors feel at home as soon as they step off the plane or ship. That warm welcome... [read more]

Over the years more and more flights from an ever increasing numbers of countries are operating into Larnaca and Paphos international airports. During the summer season from April to October, there are many charter flights coming directly from regional airports in UK in addition to the scheduled services already well established from the major European city airports and other continents. 2007 and 2008 saw the advent of ‘no frills' airlines on the r... [read more]

Climate can be important when looking at overseas property and will influence your choice of location. Cyprus is the hottest of the Mediterranean islands and boasts near all year round sunshine, where you can expect 340 days of sunshine with temperatures rarely dropping below 16 degrees. Month Average temperature January 16°C February 16°C March 18°C April 23°C May 28°C June 32°C July 32°C August 33°C September 32... [read more]

Activities and Clothing General information and suggestions on what to wear and do, according to season. April - May Days are pleasantly warm, but temperatures may fall a bit at night. Medium-weight and summer apparel: Light woollies or long sleeved cotton for the evenings. Excellent season for those who prefer to enjoy nature, as the countryside is green and flowers are in blossom. June - July - August Warmest months of summer Very light weight summ... [read more]

One of the benefits of being a Mediterranean island is plentiful sunshine throughout the year, and Cyprus is no exception. In fact, Cyprus epitomizes the ideal weather of the region with sunny days and fine temperatures almost every day. Extremes of temperatures are rare, meaning Cyprus has something to offer every month of the year, whether it's swimming (as late as November) or enjoying cultural sites and festivals (all year long). While seasonal fluctuation... [read more]

Island Contours Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea . Its 9,251 square kilometres (3,572 square miles) encompass citrus and olive groves, pine forested mountains, and some of Europe 's cleanest beaches. Also the easternmost island in the Mediterranean Sea , Cyprus is approximately 105kilometres (60 miles) west of Syria , 75kilometres (47 miles) south of Turkey and 380kilometres (200 miles) north of Egypt. The nearest Greek point i... [read more]

Cyprus became an independent Republic and ceased to be a British Colony, on the 16th August 1960, under a Constitution that proved unworkable. (Great Britain still retains two Sovereign bases covering 158.5 sq.kms at Dhekelia and Akrotiri-Episkopi) Three years later the 3 Turkish Cypriot Ministers resigned from the Cabinet, and the Turkish Cypriot civil servants then refused to work. Turkey threatened to invade the island, which they eventually managed to do... [read more]