CYPRUS
Welcome to this Mediterranean pearl.
This 150 km (93 miles) long island is part of the Asian continent and enjoys 342 sunny days per year!
History fans, take note: 9,000 years of history await you there!!!
Fundamentally peaceful, the Cypriot people exhibit a kindness and hospitality that is immediately evident.
Only one thing disturbs the peace: the Turkish aggressor whose army has occupied the northern part of the island since 1974!
You can directly access the chapter of your choice by clicking on one of the photos below:
Kourion: probably the most remarkable archaeological site on the island of Cyprus.
Kolossi Castle: built in the 13th century by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
Petra tou Romiou: the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
Paphos and its famous Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos.
The Tombs of the Kings: catacombs with a mystical atmosphere!.
Akamas Peninsula with magnificent well preserved landscapes and the Baths of Aphrodite.
The Troodos: A mountainous region in the center of Cyprus.
Kykkos Monastery: reflecting the historical and spiritual heart of Cyprus.
Also includes a visit to the Tomb of Makarios III.
Larnaca: beach and history in this important entry point to Cyprus.
Ayia Napa: certainly the liveliest beach resort in Cyprus.
Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, with a geopolitical reflection on Turkish aggression.
All photos of Cyprus © 1996 - 2013 by Richard Soberka