"Cyprus" Cyprus by freya_heaven

Cyprus Travel Guide: 3,775 reviews and 9,280 photos

The Island of Cyprus sits in the eastern end of the Mediterranean

Cyprus has had quite a bumpy history with being fought over by the Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Ottomans and more recently the British & then the Turks. The Islands Stategic position in the Mediterranean is mainly to blame or its popularity.

It is well docummented that Cyprus is the only country to have a divided capital city, Nicosia. With the north of the country being Turkish & the south being Greek.

Cyprus is a major tourist destination for northern Europeans, with the south being more popular. There are plenty of sights to keep you busy for a couple of weeks in the south.

It is only possible to enter Northern Cyprus through a boarder crossing via the United Nations no mans land for a day at Nicosia. Although I have read more recently you are sometimes allowed an overnight stay in Northern Cyprus & still able to return to the Greek Side.

As With all my travels I urge you to visit out of the high season, you get a much better feel for the place and at many attractions & sights you have the place to your self.

Hope You Enjoy My Cyprus Pages

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Me with Papa Dionasis at Aphrodites Bathing place

Arabahmet Mosque

Arabahmet Mosque, Northern Nicosia

Last visit to Cyprus: Feb 1997
Intro Updated Apr 24, 2004
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Buy a Decent map! Warnings and Dangers (1)

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Mount Olympus, Troodos Mountain Range - Cyprus

Skiing Sports & Outdoors (2)

Between December & March you are supposed to be able to ski at a resort in the Troodos Mountains. We had no Luck... more travel advice

Water Sports Sports & Outdoors (2)

With Cyprus being an Island, it is a great place to do watersports. Windsurfing, waterskiing, Sea kayaking or just... more travel advice

Mount Olympus Off The Beaten Path (6)

The height of Mount Olympus is 1952meters. On the top is a British controlled radar station (dome in the photo). One... more travel advice

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mturkkan Apr 3, 2007 at 1:06 AM

Happy birthday from Turkey
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DaDrifter Jul 27, 2005 at 2:50 AM

Beautilful page and lovely pictures, Nicola ! Great tip about making a nice new pot look antique ... and the Brandy too :)
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LizD Jul 19, 2005 at 4:36 AM

Thanks for answering my forum question Freya, and also for these wonderful tips and photos. Can't wait to go now. Best Wishes Liz
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Mikebond Jul 14, 2005 at 10:58 AM

Good page Nicola! However, the situation with Turkish Cyprus is better now, from what I have read. The border line has been opened and EU-citizens can travel to Northern Cyprus just with an ID-card or passport.
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Gerrem Jun 30, 2005 at 12:36 AM

Poor Nicola, only 48 ;-) This one you really deserve. Excellent pics and infos. Cyprus ist on first place of Nicoles wishlist. Regards, Michael
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TheWanderingCamel May 11, 2005 at 10:29 AM

Isn't Cyprus wonderful? Lovely pics and some good comment. Makes me want to go back. Cheers -leyle
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easyoar Apr 23, 2005 at 4:01 PM

Lovely page on a country I am very fond of! I liked the tip to drop your vase and glue it back together to make it more authentic!
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ronaldbarr Apr 15, 2005 at 11:33 AM

Nicola I am back again on your extensive pages. This time I have taken to virtual Cyprus experience. I have been there and loved the place. You have helped me relive! Pleasure to rate your tips. ronaldbarr
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otte_verbeek Mar 6, 2005 at 1:54 AM

very nice page with beautiful pictures
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PA2AKgirl Jan 12, 2005 at 2:19 PM

This is an excellent page:)) When I finally get to join Bobby in Turkey, this is probably going to be our first trip since it's so close. I think this page will be our travel guide, thanks! --Katey