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Sample The Secret Delights Of 5-Star Cyprus

By: Mark Bartley

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Cyprus is no firmly a Mediterranean favourite, with a mix of holiday choices that few places can match.

Reclining in the blue waters of the European Mediterranean south of Turkey and only 100km west of Syria and Lebanon, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily and Sardinia, measuring 240 kilometers long from end to end and 60 miles wide at its widest point. The beaches are amongst the best in Europe and the weather for holidays could not be better - hardly surprising that Cyprus is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.

and stopping off point between Europe and the Middle East, Cyprus was for centuries a tipping point in the regional balance of power. And still today Cyprus remains a separated land – a 'green line' separating the southern Greek part of the island from the north occupied by the Turks and declared the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' in 1983. Even further back the island's strategic importance and popularity led to a melting pot of creeds and cultures.

Today it is quite possible for visitors exploring the island to be able to enjoy a complete potpourri of Mediterranean history, Roman ruins, Greek temples and Byzantine basilicas - sometimes all within the walls of a single settlement. The legacy of so much warring, competition and diversity has left a blend of African, Asian and European culture and history that gives the island a distinctly unique feel. You can experience this experimentation, this tolerance and diversity in the food (which mixes many of the best elements of Mediterranean cooking), the customs, the scenery and the warm hospitality and friendliness of the people.

Go off the beaten track in Cyprus and discover more. As charming as it is steeped in history when it comes to stylish Mediterranean holidays in Cyprus there are now a myriad of choices, with more being developed all the time. For the more discerning visitor in search of a more peaceful Cyprus the brashness of Ayia Napa and the dynamic city-style of Limassol will take a back seat to smaller resort towns such as Coral Bay and Protaras. Visit innocent, ancient coastal villages such as Polis, Pissouri and Peyia for a window on pre tourist Cyprus.

The harbour town of Paphos on the beautiful Akamas Peninsula at the far west of Cyprus offers an enticing blend of the ancient and modern, stylish luxury resorts adjacent to ancient ruins. Reputed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of Love, Paphos acts as the access point to some of the most idyllic stretches of coastline on the island, revealing secrets such as the remote Akamas Peninsula to the north and the ruined city of Amathus.

Head inland to the Troodos Mountains to escape the blazing summer sun and the to and fro of the busier coastal resorts. Take a wander off the beaten track to enjoy beautiful historic towns, monasteries, remote chapels and sleepy mountain hamlets surrounded by fragrant orange groves and pine forests – this is true Cyprus, enchanting Cyprus.

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With it's unique past and modern attitude holidays in Cyprus are some of the most interesting in Europe. The selection of villas in Cyprus includes many older style properties but also a choice of very modern architect designs.

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