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Loading ...CYPRUS - A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Cyprus is tucked away in the Eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads of three continents. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean.
This position makes it an ideal location for exploring other nearby exotic locations. It is a short flight to Greece or the Greek Islands, Egypt and the Middle East are also close by. So perfect for a two center holiday.
Surrounded as it is by these diverse cultures Cyprus has become rather a melting pot of external influences. It does however retain it’s own unique culture, history and art as well, giving it a truly distinctive character.
Cyprus has been under Persian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Roman, British, Italian, and the Ottoman Turks rule. All have left their mark on it’s history and architecture. Archaeological sites abound!
Cyprus is known as the Island of Love because it is the birthplace of Aphrodite. But two other famous lovers are also connected with Cyprus. Marc Anthony who loved the island’s sweet wines, gave Cyprus as a gift to his lover Cleopatra.
For a relatively small island it is very diverse. Whatever type of holiday break you wish to enjoy can be found on this island. City breaks, beach holidays, winter skiing, sailing, fishing, hiking in the Troodos Mountains, photography, archaeology, historical research, special wedding and honeymoon holidays, diving, water sports, cruises and just plain relaxing in the sunshine.
Travel Advice will be including further more detailed articles on the various cities, holiday resorts and fabulous sites in Cyprus.
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