CYPRUS
Island in the sun
The beautiful island of Cyprus with its 10,000 years of history is in the extreme eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and standing as it does at the crossroads of three continents Europe, Asia and Africa it has had a tumultuous history. Renowned for its healthy and pleasant climate Cyprus enjoys dry summers and mild winters. The sun is shining for more than 300 days per year. Minimum temperatures in the winter are 6°C to 13°C and warmest temperatures in the summer vary between 21°C to occasionally 40°C. It is a general consensus that the natural beauties of the island, its unspoiled environment and archaeological wealth and the traditional hospitality of its people make Cyprus an ideal place for holidays, relaxation and retirement. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 3,572 sq. miles. It has a maximum length of 150 miles from east to west and a maximum width of 60 miles from north to south. The population of Cyprus is approximately 750,000 of Greek origin, but almost 2,7 million tourists visit the island each year. The 10,000 years tumultuous history of Cyprus, entwined with mythology, has created a country with character and traditions all its own. It is also an island of great scenic beauty. A startling variety of landscapes veer from sandy beaches to charming unspoiled villages nestling in vine-clad foothills; from fertile citrus and olive groves to lofty forests of pine and cedar.
There are 2 international airports, Pafos and Larnaka, and flight time from the UK is about 4.5 hours.
