| Cyprus is an island situated to the west of | | | | country. |
| Syria and Turkey and the third largest island | | | | |
| in the Mediterranean region. It was a | | | | Places worth visiting : |
| favorite among the conquerors of all times | | | | |
| due to its economic and strategic importance. | | | | Beaches - Louma, Konnos Bay, Kermia, |
| Cyprus is situated close to the three | | | | Katsarka, Agia Thekla, Kalymnos beach, Santa |
| continents viz. Africa, Asia and Europe and | | | | Barbara, Aphrodite, Akti Olympion, Faros, |
| has seen many dynasties rule over it through | | | | Laourou and Coral Beach are some of the |
| the ages. | | | | beaches where you can get down for a sunny |
| | | | treat. . Two to three day cruises are |
| Present day Cyprus is a well planned country | | | | available for Egypt and Israel all around the |
| with modern cities and high standard of | | | | year. The beaches also house a number of |
| living. It was divided due to Turkish | | | | water sports clubs for you to have a blast. |
| invasion into two parts viz. Northern Cyprus | | | | |
| occupied mainly by the Turkish Cypriotes and | | | | Museums - Byzantine Museum of Agios Lazaros |
| southern Cyprus occupied by Greek Cypriotes. | | | | Church, Larnaka District Archaeological |
| | | | Museum, Lanarka fort, Byzantine Museum and |
| Being a Mediterranean island, it has a | | | | Art Galleries of Nicosia, Cyprus Wine Museum |
| temperate dry and sunny atmosphere. Winters | | | | of Limassol, Folk Art Museum of Troodos, |
| here are warm. Cyprus is well connected to | | | | Byzantine and the Fiti village Weaving museum |
| most countries by international Airlines. The | | | | of Pafos are some of the museums displaying |
| easiest way to the country is a flight to the | | | | the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus. |
| Larnaka or Pafos international airport. | | | | |
| Nicosia is the capital of southern Cyprus. | | | | Monuments and archeological sites - In Cyprus |
| Limassol, Larnaka, Pafos, Famagusta, Kyrenia | | | | one come across a variety of monuments |
| are the major cities. | | | | belonging to the different dynasties that |
| | | | ruled it through the ages and are the main |
| All the tourist places here have convenient | | | | tourist attraction. |
| first class accommodation. Accommodation here | | | | |
| ranges from five star to low cost budget | | | | Agios Ioannis Cathedral, The House Of |
| hotels. The population can be mainly divided | | | | Chatzigeorgakis Kornesios, and Tamasos Royal |
| into two categories viz. Greek orthodox | | | | Tombs in Nicosia are worth a vist. One must |
| Christians and Turkish Muslims. The official | | | | visits the Sanctuary Of Apollo, Limassol |
| languages are Greek and Turkish with English | | | | Castle, Kolossi Mediaeval Castle in Limassol |
| being spoken widely across the country. | | | | and the Larnaka Fort. |
| People here are known for great hospitality. | | | | |
| Stifado, Tava, Meze and grilled chicken are | | | | Visit the Sanctuary Of Aphrodite to |
| some of the items on the Cyprus cuisine. | | | | experience the aura of the goddess of beauty |
| Chinese, French and English cuisines are | | | | love - the Aphrodite who rose from the foam |
| available in many hotels. Cyprus has been | | | | of the sea at Pafos. Experience the beauty of |
| famous since ancient times for it wines. Wine | | | | the mosaics while visiting the Tombs of the |
| of mavro grapes is a specialty of this | | | | kings at Pafos. |