About Cyprus
Cyprus tucked away in the top right hand corner of the
Mediterranean is so close to Europe, Asia and Africa that it rightly,
claims to be a stepping stone to three continents .
An island whose rich dramatic history can be traced
back over nine thousand years; an island so coveted over the centuries
that it has been invaded and claimed by a fascinating mixture of civilizations
from near and far all of which have left their culture and shaped its
character.
An island whose archaeology stems from the Neolithic
Age, the Ancient Greeks and the Roman period; where churches and monasteries
still stand from Byzantine times; castles and palaces from the days
of Crusaders and Frankish Lusignans and splendid city walls from Venetian
days.
An island chosen by the mythical gods and goddesses
of Ancient Greece who indulged themselves here in sport pleasure and
tragedy; where Aphrodite goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the
Pafos foam to become a famous cult figure - centre of attraction for
the first visitors who flocked to the island to worship her.
With such a historic and legendary background it is
hardly surprising that Cyprus has developed a character which is quite
unique. It is blessed with beauty, natural beauty that ranges from golden
beaches and rugged coastlines to rolling hills and forest clad mountains,
dotted with picturesque villages.
