Cyprus Islands: A Gateway To Mediterranean Holiday

By Author: Richard Storey
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You have a lot of things to see and do in Cyprus with good accommodation and food for your stay. Let us have a look at the important site seeing places of this small island nation.
Top Sightseeing Places and Things to do:-

Religious Tourism:-

Panagia tou Araka Church is one of the most important churches among the 10 painted Byzantine churches in the Troodos Mountains. These 10 churches are declared as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Agios Neofytos Monastery houses frescos of the Byzantine era and post Byzantine icons of the 16th century. You may also think of covering some famous historical routes, like the Pafos Religious Route, which covers Palaiochristian Basilica of Chrysopolitissa, to Agia Paraskevi and other Byzantine Monuments.

Coasts and Beaches:- Cyprus has quite a few beaches in the southern parts. Some of the popular ones are Phinikoudes Beach, Agia Thekla Beach, Green Bay and Kapparis Beach. Phinikoudes Beach is the most popular one with fine grey sand and is 500 meters long. This beach is known for its cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels and mini markets. The beach has palm trees all around, ...
... green patches and colourful flowers, which adds to the charm of this mesmerising place. It also has facilities for sun bath and water sports.

The Cities of Cyprus: - You can visit the cities like Lefkosia (Nicosia) Larnaka (Larnaca), Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos (Paphos) in the south depicting the long historical past of the country. The Kourion Archaeological site, Petra tou Romiou Rock of Aphrodite, Tombs of the King and Temple of Apollo are of great Archaeological importance and should not be missed by any chance.

You can go for hiking in the Troodos Mountains and Akarnas Peninsula while travelling through the Nature route or you take a cycling tour around the island, which is one of the best ways to see the spots. The other important places are Paphos Castle, a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, Kolossi Castle ,a crusader stronghold near Limassol, Agia Napa and Protaras famous for its nightlife, House of Hadigeorgakis Kornesios, 18th century building in Nicosia and the Cedar Valley, in Tilliryan Troodos famous for Cyprus cedar trees.
Traditional Cuisines: - Cyprus is known for the variety sea food it offers, like the squid, octopus, red mullet, and sea bass. The Koubes is prepared of traditional bread called Pourgouri, Lountza is smoked pork lion and charcoal grilled lambs are equally popular. The Cypriot cuisines are prepared from fresh vegetables and fruits. The island nation is also known for its lip smacking deserts like Lokum. (A Turkish delight)

Best time to visit: - Cyprus has a sub tropical semi arid climate with mild winters and warm to hot summers. The summers are quite hot and shinny, so it’s ideal if you plan a beach holiday but if you want milder climate then you must visit Cyprus from March to April and September to November, when it’s quite pleasant.

To enjoy all this more there are many companies that provide luxurious villas, beach houses and hotels for rent in the Cyprus. These companies work tirelessly to let you rent the best holiday homes or hotels as per your requirements to ensure comfortable stay and the perfect holiday.

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