All About Cyprus

<h1>All About Cyprus</h1>

<p align=right>by John Philips</p>

<div align=justify>Cyprus - Live Your Dreams

Having developed a rich cultural inheritance during it's long, colourful history, Cyprus has become, and still is, one of the most popular destinations in the med. Tax friendly treatment of pensioners, fantastic climate and an amalgam of supremely charming aspects, make Cyprus one of the most popular countries worldwide for British retirees. Although a small island, Cyprus is the third largest in the Mediterranean Sea, an island paradise of splendor, culture and hospitable people with magnificent beach resorts contrasted by the splendour of the Troodos mountains. Cyprus is a safe and scenic island with an ideal climate, changing seasons, fresh air, friendly people, and a sense of culture and history.

Overall the island has some of the most stunning architecture with a history going back hundreds of years. Although the conquerors did not affect the Greek character of the island the many pieces of evidence that they left behind make today Cyprus an attractive place to see and live history Cyprus is littered with reminders of the island's history and like many Mediterranean islands, it has long been seen as an important strategic base and has suffered a variety of occupations. For the vacationer who wants to enjoy the hot summer days and mild winters on a more permanent basis there are ample properties within most budgets.

With it's high quality of life, coupled with the low cost of living, Cyprus, has become the Mediterranean's most popular destination for European property buyers. Whether your dream home is a luxury villa, a well appointed town house, a holiday apartment or a rural property, the Cyprus real estate market is strong and widely considered to be a solid investment. In addition  when investing in property in Cyprus English is widely spoken and they even drive on the same side of the road as us. While visiting Cyprus car hire is recommended as there is plenty to see and do, from the vibrant city of Agia Napa to the historic place of Famagusta.

Most of the car rental companies offer complete rental packages: unlimited mileage, free car accessories, full insurance and 24-hour airport services. Car hire in Cyprus is in abundance in the larger towns with most established companies having a presence. Nevertheless, public transport in Cyprus is provided by buses and taxis as there are no rail services in Cyprus. With excellent shopping facilities and a wide range of tavernas, restaurants and bars within all resorts.

More traditional Cypriot-style entertainment is widely available at the intimate bars and restaurants in all parts of the island. Many of the restaurants on the island are more local in nature and offer Cypriot dishes such as kebabs and mezes, however, European cuisine is widely available. From Italian to French, Chinese to Thai and excellent local food is served in a large variety of international restaurants and even take-aways for those on a budget. Traditional Cyprus food is healthy, too, thanks to the locally produced olive oil.

With all year round sunshine Cyprus is a safe and scenic island with an ideal climate, changing seasons, fresh air, friendly people, and a sense of culture and history. Cyprus is small, but it offers superb hiking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, skydiving, bungee-jumping, and a host of other outdoors sports. If you are looking for a beautiful Mediterranean climate, along with delicious food and beautiful beaches, Cyprus is definitely worth looking into. Cyprus has a warm Mediterranean climate with breezy winds close to the coast and cooler summer nights.</div>

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