The true essence of the Mediterranean can be found in Cyprus amid the
profound beauty of its landscape and culture. Seemingly untouched by
time, the sleepy villages, classical amphitheatres, clifftop monasteries and
Byzantine churches full of precious icons and frescoes await discovery.
The Green Island, as Cyprus was known in ancient times, is the land of
the grape and the olive and it relishes its reputation for sharply
accented oil and refined, smooth wines. It is also a botanist’s dream,
in spring the air is thick with the scent of lemon blossom, and the
ground, from the remote cliffs of the Troodos Mountains to the lush
hills of the Akamas Peninsula, is carpeted with wild flowers and herbs.
Dotted around the countryside are sleepy villages where you can
witness a lifestyle untouched by the 21st Century. On the edge of the
Akamas Peninsula nature reserve you find the unspoilt town of Polis
and the charming fishing village of Latchi.
Rising majestically from the azure sea, the rock of Aphrodite, near
Paphos has drawn the faithful to worship in this area since Hellenic
times. Today it is the sun worshippers who flock to the charming town
of Paphos with its 13th century fort, Roman mosaics, port, restaurants
and bars. A short drive from Paphos, Coral Bay with its soft white sand
is one of the best beaches in Cyprus and further north, hidden coves
and beaches lie off the beaten track. |
