| The beautiful island of Cyprus lies in the | | | | destination to reach. |
| Mediterranean Sea, it basks in up to 300 days of | | | | 3) Cyprus has been inhabited for at least the last |
| sunshine a year making it an island for all seasons. | | | | 9,000 years and as a result it is steeped in |
| Every year Aphrodite's island effortlessly attracts | | | | history, rich in culture and charm and boasts an |
| holiday makers and expatriates in their droves; | | | | abundance of interesting historical sites, castles, |
| they come in search of the stunning scenery, the | | | | fortresses and ruins. |
| incredible history, the fantastic weather, the warm | | | | There is so much to do and see in Cyprus that |
| and welcoming people and the idyllic Cypriot | | | | holiday makers return frequently and many decide |
| lifestyle. | | | | to settle permanently on this amazing island. |
| If you're looking for your next holiday hotspot or | | | | 4) Aphrodite's island is also rich in flora and fauna; |
| a perfect place to live in the sun here are five top | | | | it has many rare species of orchid for example as |
| reasons to consider Cyprus. | | | | well as being home to rare birds of prey, owls, |
| 1) Cyprus has the perfect climate: in the short | | | | flamingos and butterflies. In the spring and autumn |
| autumn and winter months the temperature | | | | walking tours are very popular with those wanting |
| never drops so low that the delicate fruit trees | | | | to experience Cyprus up close and personal and |
| fail to deliver their burgeoning crop and in the | | | | the Troodos and Kyrenia mountain ranges both |
| summer the temperature never soars so high | | | | have many paths to explore and views to |
| that the beautiful jasmine and bougainvillea | | | | experience. |
| blossoms wilt. | | | | 5) The Cypriot lifestyle is laid back, warm, friendly |
| Because the weather in Cyprus is considered to | | | | and hospitable. The Cypriot people enjoy a |
| be so healthy it has long been an island favoured | | | | leisurely pace of life that we can all envy...coming |
| by all the family, it's not too hot for those looking | | | | to Cyprus on holiday or to live people find they |
| for an idyllic retirement destination and it's not too | | | | quickly adapt to long lunches and evenings spent |
| cold or wet for those looking to escape to the | | | | out under the stars enjoying a meze of local |
| sun. | | | | dishes, some fine Cypriot wine and the company |
| 2) With cheap airlines now servicing the airports | | | | of great friends. |
| across Cyprus, Greece and Turkey the island is | | | | As a destination for your next holiday or a |
| easily and cheaply accessible from mainland | | | | country to consider living in for those seeking a |
| Europe and there are some direct and many | | | | more laid back and idyllic lifestyle, Cyprus truly has |
| connecting flights to North America, Australasia | | | | it all! |
| and the Middle East which makes it an easy | | | | |