Places

Boasting some 300 days a year of sunshine, Cyprus is a delightful mixture of vibrant coastal resorts and mountain villages. Clean golden beaches in scenic countryside are found in the Famagusta District, while Larnaca has sandy beaches, beautiful waters, and a palm-lined promenade of great cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops. Limassol is a sophisticated resort with dark sand and pebble beaches, good shops and nightlife with a casino and nearby historical sites, something for everyone. Paphos is a golden coastal resort, offering both relaxation in its atmosphere and lots of sightseeing in its beauty. The scenery in the Troodos Mountains is spectacular, Mount Olympus, the highest peak is invariably snow-covered in winter and has skiing slopes and facilities. The capital of Cyprus since the 12th century, Nicosia stands at the heart of the Mesaoria Plain, currently divided by the ‘Green Line’, a UN buffer zone that separates the Turkish-occupied north of the island and the Government-controlled south. Leaving Nicosia the last divided city in the World with numerous attractions and points of interest.