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Luxury Holiday Secrets In Cyprus
Author : Mark Bartley
Amongst all the options for holidays in the Mediterranean, Cyprus has long been popular and even today offers some unique options.
Located in the blue waters of the European Mediterranean south of Turkey and only 100km west of Syria and Lebanon, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily and Sardinia, measuring 150 miles long from end to end and 100km wide at its widest point. The beaches are some of the best in Europe and the weather near on perfect - hardly surprising that Cyprus is one of the Mediterranean's most busy holiday destinations.
A maritime crossroads regarded throughout history as a useful stepping-stone and stopping off point between Europe and the Middle East, Cyprus was for centuries a tipping point in the regional balance of power. And still today Cyprus remains a separated land – a 'green line' separating the southern Greek part of the island from the north occupied by the Turks and declared the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' 27 years ago. Even further back the island's strategic importance and popularity led to a rich interaction of creeds and cultures.
Visitors today can revel in the island's historic past and enjoy remains and relics including, Roman ruins, Greek temples and Byzantine basilicas - sometimes all within the walls of a single settlement. The legacy of so much conflict, competition and diversity has left a blend of African, Asian and European culture and history that leaves Cyprus with a culture that is surely one of a kind. You can experience this experimentation, this tolerance and diversity in the food (which mixes many of the best elements of Mediterranean cooking), the customs, the scenery and the warm hospitality and welcoming nature of the people.
You can only enhance your trip to Cyprus by going off the beaten track. As charming as it is steeped in history when it comes to stylish Mediterranean holidays in Cyprus you certainly have plenty of options. For the more discerning visitor in search of a more peaceful Cyprus the brashness of Ayia Napa and the dynamic city-style of Limassol will take a back seat to smaller resort towns such as Coral Bay and Protaras. Visit old-style coastal villages such as Polis, Pissouri and Peyia for a window on pre tourist Cyprus.
In the west of the island, Paphos and its wonderful harbour has proved to be very attractive to visitors and to those wishing to make a permanent home on the island. Reputed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of Love, Paphos acts as the gateway to some of the most idyllic stretches of coastline on the island, revealing secrets such as the remote Akamas Peninsula to the north and the ruined city of Amathus.
Inland Cyprus is home to the Troodos Mountains where even skiers can find a piste or two during the winter. Take a wander off the beaten track to enjoy beautiful historic towns, watch towers, remote chapels and sleepy mountain hamlets surrounded by almond orchards and pine forests – this is real Cyprus, enchanting Cyprus.
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With its unique past and modern attitude holidays in Cyprus are some of the most interesting available. The selection of villas in Cyprus includes many older style properties but also a choice of very modern architect designs.
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Submitted : 2010-05-17 Word Count : 632 Popularity: 165 Times Viewed: 21
