Cyprus

I was curious about where my roots originated from, so I came to Cyprus for a holiday in 1985. My father, was born in Strovolos, Nicosia in 1939. He left his country before the war and at that time it had been twenty five years since he'd left. I was lucky, because my uncle Yannis, my father's brother, who lived in Nicosia was visiting England that year and so, I was able to go back with him for two weeks. I remember arriving at Larnaca airport on 20th August 1985 at the age of 17 years. It had been a night flight and I remember thinking how hot it was when I emerged from the aeroplane. I was nervous and excited in meeting my Aunt Lea and cousin Marino, who ...  Read the complete review

A reflection of Cyprus Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and it has a population of 800,000 and over 2 million tourists flock there every year. It was an island retreat of the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, and steeped in history, culture, and tradition it remains a wonderful place to spend time enjoying the simple pleasures of life. It is also a party place and in summer the main beaches are tighly packed rows of sardine sunbathers and for me these are to be avoided. If you are thinking of going on holiday to Cyprus and maybe only have an idea of what might be waiting for you I want to let you know a little of what it is ...  Read the complete review

I have been to Cyprus, also known as the 'Island of Love' or 'Aphrodites Isle' on many occasions now. I tend to stay in the eastern part of Cyprus - not far from the famous ghost town of Famagusta. This part of the island has the best beaches and Protaras - one of the main tourist resorts - boasts the beautiful 'Fig Tree Bay' with its long stretches of golden sands. All kinds of water sports are available there including paragliding! There are numerous places to eat out in Protaras. tradiional Greek tavernas, Italian, Indian, Chinese, 'Only Fools and HOrses' - you name it there is a restaurant there. The Cypriots are very hospitable people and ...  Read the complete review

Cyprus is the third biggest island in the Mediterranean sea. After Sardegna and Sicilia. The island is divided in two parts. In the south the Republic of Cyprus, the internationally recognized state, and in the north, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. On the south the people speak Greek while on the west Turkish. Cyprus has been a member of the EU since May 2004 and using the EURO since January 1st 2008. It's a quite big island, with a small population. Around 800,000 people. The island now(after 1974 when Turkey invaded Cyprus) has four main towns. Three of those are by the sea and the fourth, which is the capital, is not. ...  Read the complete review

Cyprus is a great holiday location and we had a super week in Proteros which is on the eastern coast of this Mediterranean island, it is on the Greek side of the island which is split in two, the souther part under Greek Cypriot contrl while the north is controlled by Turkish Cypriots, the war between the two sides has left the island divided, Proteros is a nice small coastal town close to the Turkish side of the island, indeed from our hotel you can see Famagusta. If you like beach life then Cyprus is excellent, hiring a car is well worth it, we were not far from some great clubs in Aya Napa which was good for night life nad not too bad by cab but for other ...  Read the complete review