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:
![photos of Kourion archaeological site in Cyprus Kourion archaeological site in Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/kourion/kourion-archaeological-site.jpg)
Kourion: probably the most remarkable archaeological site on the island of Cyprus.
![photos of Kolossi Castle in Cyprus Kolossi Castle in Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/kolossi-castle/kolossi-castle.jpg)
Kolossi Castle: built in the 13th century by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
![photos of Petra tou Romiou the rock of aphrodite in Cyprus Petra tou Romiou the rock of aphrodite in Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/petra-tou-romiou-aphrodite-s-rock/rock-of-aphrodite.jpg)
Petra tou Romiou: the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
![photos of Paphos - Cyprus Paphos - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/paphos/paphos.jpg)
Paphos and its famous Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos.
![photos of the Tombs of the Kings - Cyprus Tombs of the Kingss - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/tombs-of-the-kings/tombs-of-the-kings.jpg)
The Tombs of the Kings: catacombs with a mystical atmosphere!.
![hotels in Paphos - Cyprus hotels in Paphos - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/baths-of-aphrodite/baths-of-aphrodite.jpg)
Akamas Peninsula with magnificent well preserved landscapes and the Baths of Aphrodite.
![photos of Troodos mountains - Cyprus Troodos mountains - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/troodos-mountains/troodos-mountains.jpg)
The Troodos: A mountainous region in the center of Cyprus.
![photos of the Kykkos Monastery - Cyprus Kykkos Monastery - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/kykkos-monastery/kykkos-monastery.jpg)
Kykkos Monastery: reflecting the historical and spiritual heart of Cyprus.
Also includes a visit to the Tomb of Makarios III.
![photos of Larnaca - Cyprus Larnaca - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/larnaca/larnaca.jpg)
Larnaca: beach and history in this important entry point to Cyprus.
![photos of Ayia Napa beach beach resort - Cyprus Ayia Napa beach beach resort - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/ayia-napa/ayia-napa.jpg)
Ayia Napa: certainly the liveliest beach resort in Cyprus.
![photos of Nicosia- Cyprus Nicosia - Cyprus](https://www.photoway.com/en/cyprus/nicosia/turkish-invasion.jpg)
Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, with a geopolitical reflection on Turkish aggression.
All photos of Cyprus © 1996 - 2013 by Richard Soberka