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Cyprus – General Info
Even if you've been here before, there's always a new world to discover. Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents, where East meets West and a new experience waits for you under the sun every day. Where Championship Golf courses, inviting beaches, and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels. Enjoy the island's beauty once more.
About Cyprus
Cyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean, at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, has been long established as a leading holiday destination. This is due to its excellent climate with very warm, dry summers and mild winters, combined with a wide variety of natural beauty, famous historical sites, rich culture, and above all friendly and welcoming inhabitants.
Cyprus is a trade centre for Europe, Russia and the Middle East and its recent entry into the European Union make it a safe environment for residence and investments. Cyprus is now not only a leading holiday destination but an increasingly popular destination for people wishing to purchase property to use as a retirement home, a long term holiday destination, for investment or emigrate to the island.
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, plus the unhurried pace of daily life, makes Cyprus an instant favorite of anyone who goes there.
The island nation is a fascinating land of contrasts. It has some of the most sophisticated cities in the region, and yet, a short distance away, you can feel as if you have stepped back into a previous century, not just the 19th, but far back to a time when people pursued simpler pleasures. Drop into almost any country teverna, or join the locals at a town market, and you will feel the atmosphere of a way of life that has remained essentially the same for centuries.
The island has proved irresistible to many famous historical personalities, such as Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Leonard da Vinci and Richard the Lion Heart. When Richard freed his imprisoned bride-to-be, Berengaria of Navarre, in 1191, Cypriots all across the island seized on the opportunity to have a party!
As you can see, a delight in having a good time is at the heart of the Cypriot personality. Observe the fun Cypriots have when they go out - perhaps in large family groups - to eat and drink, and you will see how important a lust for life is on this enchanted island. Get to know the people, and you will probably be invited back to a Cypriot home to enjoy a meal of meze. Then, you'll truly learn the meaning of the word "hospitality."
Language spoken is Greek however English is also widely spoken.