Cyprus is the place where gods were born
Known as the mythical place the birth of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, the solar island of Cyprus lies on waves of the Mediterranean Sea, near Turkey, Syria and Egypt that forms a triangle of Middle Eastern culture.
Gold sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, the green woods and wonderful houses attract more than 2.4 million tourists a year. Because once Cyprus was colonized by the British, the most part of the population of the island speaks English. Cyprus is rich with historical places and buildings, from the Roman country houses to medieval castles. Many Byzantine churches and three cities of Cyprus were recognized UNESCO world heritage sites.
Cyprus is a modern nation with very low criminal level. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, the beautiful city in the center of the country. To this city already more than one thousand years, and reminders on historical times are still kept here, including the Venetian fortresses which are dated back to the end the 16th centuries.
Nicosia is divided into two parts. A northern part is occupied by the Turkish Cypriots, and southern half the Greek Cypriots. Two communities were disconnected because of revolts in 1960, but since 2008 attempts to unite them are made.
Nicosia is the financial and political center of the country. In the city there is a considerable building by new residential residences. The prices of elite housing in Nicosia are not high in comparison with the European. In the main towns you are waited by rich night life and a set of lovely restaurants. The cuisine of Cyprus is very saturated and tasty mix of cuisines of Greece and Turkey of which spicy food, dishes on a grill is characteristic. Popular ingredients include a lamb, seafood, a chicken, olives, a citrus and grapes. An everyday occurrence on the Cyprian tables is mezedes or Meuse are vegetables, fish and meat in small plateaus. Cypriots finish the lunch with strong black Turkish coffee.
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and a popular destination which attracts more than 2.4.
Except the region of Nicosia, in Cyprus there are several regions, each of which has the lines which attract guests from all over the world here.
The city of antiques, Famagusta, lies on east coast of Cyprus at the deepest harbor of the island. The amphitheater, a magnificent mosaic, traditional baths, tombs of tsars are only some of the Roman ruins which can be seen in this historical region.
The city is especially known for the perfectly remained medieval architecture, for example, Saint Barnabas's Monastery built in honor of the main Saint of Cyprus; The Venetian Palace which was remade in prison after it was destroyed in 1571; Othello's Tower, a citadel overlooking the harbor with the awesome Gothic hall of the 14th century.
There is the oldest and largest university of Cyprus - the East Mediterranean University. The area around it very live and modern, especially Salamis Street with its shops and cafe.
Key regions of Famagusta: Paralimni (Protaras) and Agia Napa.
Paralimni is the luxurious coastal region near the lake. Here still there are historical buildings. And houses all modern, with gardens of flowers and fruit trees. The city is rather silent, in his heart there is a small commercial center with shops, supermarkets, bars and cafe. Here the wonderful place for families as in the district there is a set of schools. Besides, it is easy to reach the main cities from here.
Protaras – the wonderful resort area, exactly there are some of the best beaches of Cyprus. Lovely scenery: the high rocks impressing natural stone arches, mysterious sea caves along the coast. Protaras it and earth of windmills. At the city rich history: here everywhere there are Neolithic period artifacts. Today Protaras this idyllic place with wonderful sandy beaches and pure waters which reflect blue of the sky.
This perfect place for family holiday, Scandinavians and the British gather in Protaras during the holidays. The most popular beach - the Gulf of the Fig Tree (Fig Tree Bay).
Agia Napa is located on the southern coast of Cyprus and can brag of beaches with fine golden sand and clear water. Here the perfect place for all types of water sports, including scuba diving, a water ski, windsurfing and kayaking. In recent years here night life began to develop. Trend British groups quite often stop by with performances at local night clubs. Bars and discos are filled by people till the morning. At local restaurants Cypriot, Italian, French, Indian and Chinese cuisine is provided.
Along the northern coast of Cyprus the historic town of Kireniya was spread. It is very picturesque city with amazing types, the various museums and galleries and fine shops and cafe. There are popular beaches and resorts with bars, restaurants and clubs nearby. Fans of the nature will be delighted with the Turtle Beach (Turtle Beach) where at the summer nights it is possible to observe turtles.
In Kireniya's harbor side by side there are on pier fishing boats, pleasure and cruise crafts. On the embankment there are restaurants in the fresh air where guests can enjoy a type. Paved roads behind the harbor can lead you to interesting little shops and cafe.
The city is limited to mountains where there are thousand-year locks: The Buffavento lock which was once prison; Saint Illarion's monastery; The Cantor – the Byzantine building. The most tremendous of city castles is the Lock of Kireniya which is beautifully highlighted at night. In the lock the interesting historical museum where the oldest ship fragment in the world is exposed works.
Many old churches of Kireniya represent historical monuments and the museums now. The city was generally populated with the Greek Cypriots while it was not occupied by Turks in 1974. Today Kireniya is occupied by the Turkish Cypriots and immigrants from Turkey.
Along the northwest coast of Cyprus the Pathos stretched - it is the beautifull historical place. In ancient times the Pathos was the capital of Cyprus, and in the local archaeological museums the set of artifacts from its majestic past is exposed. Ruins of the Palace of the Roman Procurator with their unique mosaic and a remaining balance of the Temple Aphrodite are especially known. During archeological excavations fascinating catacombs, imperial tombs, ancient theater and elegant country houses with the intact mosaics of thousand-year prescription were found here.
It is considered that the city was visited by Paul the Apostle, and a pillar to which it presumably had to be attached and cut, pilgrims visit every day. It is possible to carry the Pathos Lock overlooking the harbor and the Monastery of the Reverend Neofit with fine Byzantine frescos to more recent monuments.
The picturesque fishing harbor of Pathos attracts a great number of tourists. Kato-Pafos, the location of medieval port, is the main tourist area and offers a set of entertainments. rentgirls the Area on the embankment – very lively place with shops of seafood and souvenir little shops. However the main shopping area of Pathos is in elegant we will return the district of the city where there are wonderful buildings in classical style.
Ktima is the main residential area of Pathos. But, perhaps, the most attractive vacation spot in Pathos – Aphrodite Hills. It is the new resort with golf courses, tennis courts and Spa. Near the resort it is possible to purchase apartments and houses.
Picturesque Limassol is on the southern coast of Cyprus, on the one hand limited by the mountain system Troodos. It is the largest transit port of the Mediterranean.
Limassol is a wine region of Cyprus. Here the tourist industry is also developed. There are plans for development of a local marine in commercial center with different types of entertainments, vacation spots and sports activities, clubs, cafe and also with the place for more than one thousand yachts.
It is already the largest resort town of the island where it is possible to find wonderful housing on the coast, including country houses and apartments in Limassol. Modern sculptures, narrow streets with shops, pubs, clubs attract dynamic guests from all over the world. Limassol is well-known for the festivals, including a wine festival in September and a flower festival in May. Undoubtedly, the most saturated festival is the carnival before the Lent which is noted by maskaradny parties for all age.
In Limassol there are also more quiet corners, for example, the Public Garden with various vegetation and a mini-zoo with exotic animals and birds, Natural History Museum and outdoor theater. The museum stores an extensive collection of artifacts which are dated back starting with the 400th centuries of our era till the 19th century in the city medieval castle.
Tourists are flown down in charming small little shops on Sv. Endryusa (St Andrews Street) Street and magnificent boutiques on Makarios Avenue.
Cyprus always attracted tourists with the great climate and wonderful beaches. This wonderful place to purchase here housing in which you can live or which you will be able to lease. Specialists of the AWAY REALTY company will help you to pick up suitable option, for example, one of these wonderful country houses in Agia Napa.
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