Cyprus Holiday
Mark Anthony gave Cyprus to Cleopatra as a token of his passion and he couldn't have picked a more resplendent gift. Delicious beaches shelve into the warm waters of the Mediterranean, unspoilt villages cling to wooded hillsides and all over the island ancient monuments stand testament to a vivid past. With over 800km of stunning coastline, a myriad of spectacular scenery and a fascinating history dating back 9,000 years, Cyprus is a destination with more than just superb sunbathing, swimming and water sports on offer.
Cyprus Holiday - Shopping
The main shopping centers can be found in Paphos, Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca. Good shopping opportunities abound in Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, in both the modern section and the restored 19th century quarter. The village of Lefkara, in the foothills of the mountains, is famous for its lace and silverware and you can still see the women at work in the narrow streets. Other handicrafts to look out for include filigree silver jewelry, pottery and copperware.
Holiday Tips
In most hotels and aparthotels gentlemen are required to wear long trousers to dinner. Most hotels or apartments ask customers to vacate their rooms between 10am and 12 midday. For late afternoon or evening flights, late check out rooms may be available.
The island's 800km coastline offers a wide variety of amazing beaches, delightful rocky inlets and secluded, sandy coves. Cyprus's best beaches are found on the east coast around Ayia Napa and Protaras, while fine beaches in the Paphos area are at Coral Bay and on the Akamas peninsula. There are plenty of water sports on offer at the beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras and the rocky coves of the Cape Greco peninsula are excellent for scuba diving.
Nightlife
The island's 800km coastline offers a wide variety of amazing beaches, delightful rocky inlets and secluded, sandy coves. Cyprus's best beaches are found on the east coast around Ayia Napa and Protaras, while fine beaches in the Paphos area are at Coral Bay and on the Akamas peninsula. There are plenty of watersports on offer at the beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras and the rocky coves of the Cape Greco peninsula are excellent for scuba diving.