Cyprus: Birthplace of Aphrodite

Cyprus, probably named for its copper, smelted since Neolithic times, is the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. Two impressive mountain ranges surround a huge fertile plain and lovely beaches circle the coastline. Its climate has long attracted visitors, it is now renowned as a place for retirement – or partying.

Lying close to the Middle East and always strategically important, it was taken by many great powers including Greece. Rome and Egypt. The long reign of the French Lusignan dynasty brought prosperity and Roman Catholicism. In 1570 the Turks took the island.

It became a UK Crown Colony after World War II Independence came in 1960, but intercommunal strife increased and in 1974 an unsuccessful Greek coup prompted a Turkish invasion. The island was divided. It is now possible to cross the border, but violence and negotiation alternate and rules can change overnight.

However, north or south, the islanders are warmly welcoming and Cyprus has many attractions. The southeast with its raucous resorts also has archaeological sites and sunsets from Aphrodite’s ‘birthplace’ at the Rock of Remios. Pafos, though surrounded by development, remains a charming town. To the northwest is the remote Akanas Peninsula, with further isolated regions along the coastal hinterland, the magnificent Troodos region has forested mountains, lost villages, painted churches, unique wildlife and winegrowing.

In the North, small resorts cluster around the beautiful harbour town of Kyrenia. Famagusta is full of ruined Gothic churches inside its golden stone walls; outside lies a haunted, wired-off modern town, The rocky coast and bristling Kyrenia range hold unspoilt beaches and villages, classical sites, monasteries and Crusader castles.

Lefkosia (Nicosia) is the world’s only divided capital, Inside the massive Venetian fortifications, both sides – the cosmopolitan south and the north with its dusty lanes – are fascinating. Both have streets which end in a wall fluttering with defiant flags.

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Cyprus Self Catering Holidays – sea view apartments, Beach houses, villas with pool cyprus

I’ve arranged my holidays in Cyprus through Cyprus Villas Home and stayed at ”Abraham’s house” 4 times now which in it’s self a testament to how welcome you are from Avraam and Lena – the owners of this company. This nice traditional Cypriot house is situated on an elevated position in the small ancient village called Tochni.

Always a nice cool breeze around midday to 4 pm and if not the pool it will give you a nice break from the sunshine. A very nice Cyprus traditional villa with all the modern today’s facilities. What should I mention first… the10X6m. 8-shape Crystal clean pool? The huge fruit garden? The veranda with the panoramic view? The accommodation and grounds are fantastic and very rustic. A short stroll down the hill is the ”Nostos Tavern” and the local ”Corner shop” whose owners Irene and Christos soon become your friends.

The villa is in Tochni, an unspoiled village 5km from the sea build up high on 2 hills with lovely sea and hill view. It is a picturesque village with friendly Cypriot people, nice traditional restaurants, a good shop, bank etc. Tochni is a good location for holidays in cyprus with many villas and apartments for rent as it is near to the beach and easy to reach Larnaca, Troodos mountains as well as Ayia Napa, Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos, well known tourist resorts in Cyprus.

Cyprus is surely is a superb choice of holiday destination. 320 days of sunshine each year is guaranteed good weather almost at any time of year. In March and April the hills and meadows are transformed with wild flowers and blossom, by May the gardens are in full bloom and the sea is warm. The summer months are always hot and you’re unlikely to feel a drop of light rain until September. The sea is lovely and warm right through until November. Cyprus Villas Home Company also provides houses to rent Larnaca, villas in Paphos and beach apartments in Limassol. Ideal solution for independent holiday makers looking for houses in Cyprus for their holiday. If you book with Cyprus Villas Home your holidays, you are assured that everything possible will be done to make your holiday one that you will never forget. Our expectations were fulfilled in all ways and we would like to thank all who contribute to make our holiday in Cyprus one to remember! Helen, Jimmy, Lola, Andrious , Michalena

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