The Island of Cyprus situated in the east Mediterranean sea and is the third largest and third most populous island countries in the Mediterranean. Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and also one of the main business centers of the Island. Cyprus is divided into two parts the republic of Cyprus in the South and the Turkish republic of North Cyprus. Greek, Turkish and other languages used in south and north respectively. Being located at the cross roads of the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe the island has a rich history of all these cultures. Cyprus is a member of European Union and English is widely spoken and is also taught in schools as a second language.

It is also believed that it was here in Cyprus the Goddess of Love Aphrodite was born. This Aphrodite’s island has a climate that is blessed with sunshine year round and very mild winters. The sandy beach cost lines covering an area of almost 650 Km boasts 53 blue flag beaches and holds three records for being the most blue flags per capita in the world, the most dense concentration of blue flag beaches and the most blue flag beaches per cost line length in the world. This along with the mountain ranges of Troodos in the middle has made this island one of the most popular tourist destination of the world.

The Island has many modern towns and cities many archeological sites that has many treasures and ruins dating a 1000 years, forts, churches and lot of other recreations.


Limassol is the main port and is also famous for wine industry. The city also has many archeological sites, Museums, and other places of historical importance. Larnaca is a city on the east cost of Cyprus and also houses the Larnaca International Airport. This is also a friendly tourist spot famous for its old churches and mosques. Paphos is situated on the south western cost and is a place with a famous historical background. It is also the place where Aphrodite was born and UNESCO world heritage site. Aiya Napa and Protaras the most loved by those who wish to spend a summer specially on the beaches and also party capital of the Mediterranean.

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Cyprus is a fantastic place to holiday. I make sure I visit there at least twice a year.