Europe’s easternmost Mediterranean
isle, lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia & Africa. Yet
it is the European cultural identity that sets the tone to the
island’s infinitely varied character. Situated in the far North
Eastern corner of the Mediterranean, Cyprus’ climate is a great
attraction due to 340 days of sunshine and with temperatures reaching
the low 70’s in December & January. The mild winters and light
rainfalls make Cyprus a healthy & comfortable place to live.
With over 9000 years of rich culture with a colourful history,
has made Cyprus has been included in Unesco’s World Cultural Heritage
List.
With its rich vegetation, the
island of Cyprus is a paradise for nature lovers. In spring, the
land is transformed into a sea of blossom, with colourful flowers
and shrubs covering the hills & valleys, whilst fruit &
ornamental tress are displayed in full bloom.During the sun-drenched
summer, grain turns the countryside golden yellow and flowering
oleander provides a colourful counterpoint.Autumn is perfumed
with the scent of herbs, fruit, and wine and with the rare strawberry
tree bearing its crimson fruit blended with red & orange autumn
foliage leaving trails of beauty.In the island’s mild winter,
almond trees blossom and citrus ripens while the Troodos Mountains
are covered in a white blanket of snow.
This is the season of the migratory
birds that winter here; flocks of songbirds, pink flamingos, geese
and swans populate the island.There are vistas of beaches and
sea on the one side, woods and mountains to the other.Gently rolling
hills and steep coastal cliffs, picturesque coves and Mediterranean
vegetation. Quaint & traditional mountain & coastline
villages are scattered abundantly throughout Cyprus, with each
offering something inspiring that makes it unique.
It is so easy to discover Cyprus’ richly contrasting beauty at
every season. The garden of Aphrodite displays its splendours
all year round
