"C Y P R U S - THE ISLAND OF APHRODITE" Top 5 Page for this destination Cyprus by greekcypriot

Cyprus Travel Guide: 3,776 reviews and 9,281 photos

Cyprus and Aphrodite the Goddess of Love

The Island of Cyprus

Cyprus hospitality is legendary and definitely a place of beautiful contrasts offering wide possibilities and choices. It has an amazing climate with plentiful of sunshine throughout the year.

It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and its history goes back to 10.000BC. Numerous civilizations have left their mark and it has been said that if you “scratch the soil anywhere in Cyprus you will find traces of the island’s preceding civilizations” –an island full of sites from every period of its turbulent history.

I can assure you of the most beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters ideal for the most demanding visitor.
There is everything for everyone whether the visitor comes here for its beaches, its history, the beautiful trails, …..just anything.

The Guide below includes several tips for memorable holidays.
The best is to combine your beach holidays with rural holidays. Away from the tourist areas the countryside has a diverse wealth including traditional villages, vineyards and wineries, tiny fresco-painted churches, remote monasteries and cool shady forests.
I consider it ‘a nature-lovers paradise’.

In Cyprus villages traditional values remain, while the true character of the Cypriot people shines through wherever you go.

Pros and Cons

Pros:An ideal Paradise for Demanding Visitors!
Cons:Very Warm and Humid with Crowded beaches in July and August.
In a nutshell:Beach/Mountain/Culture/ Climate/ Hospitality at its Best - Simply a Gem!

Last visit to Cyprus: Jan 2013
Intro Updated Apr 1, 2013
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travelgourmet Sep 28, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Yasoo Popi, I enjoyed your hotel reviews and you have my vote. Great pages on the hotels of Cyprus. Fantastic work. Larry/travelgourmet
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CDM7 Sep 2, 2012 at 7:57 AM

Interesting pages and photos.Cyprus(N&S) is very close to my heart.
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Jim_Eliason Jul 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM

great page!
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hunterV Nov 20, 2011 at 8:44 AM

Hello, Popi! Thanks for your interesting story about Cyprus! ~><><><~
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tushark Oct 22, 2011 at 12:53 AM

Popi!Very very nice trip & picture.
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Durfun May 27, 2011 at 1:21 AM

Wow, What is a beautiful pic and scene indeed. Great tips. Love the fruits eg prickly pears & white figs. And lovely clay art!! Thanks D
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Nemorino May 15, 2011 at 7:08 AM

Very knowledgeable and informative tips on Cyprus! I've only read the General Tips so far; will be back some other time for more.
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  greekcypriot Feb 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM
  
  Hi Don, Yes indeed Cyprus is a very interesting destination. I think it is time for you to visit. I have many interesting pages on the Cyprus Guide. I was recently there. I returned 3 weeks ago. Thanks for visiting my pages.
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  greekcypriot Feb 22, 2013 at 10:11 AM
  
  Thank you so much Don for rating my tips.
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lovetotravel5 Apr 16, 2011 at 7:14 AM

It seems you know well the country greekcypriot! Excellent tips and nice selection of hotels too. A complete guide to me.
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icunme Apr 6, 2011 at 5:03 AM

Beautifully depicted and written - a grand tribute and enticement! Brava, Popi - hope to see it all one day!
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TheWanderingCamel Mar 23, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Just home from Cyprus, had a wonderful time. Nice to revisit through your pages. The tips on agrotourism places are great - filed for future reference. Thanks.