Fall in love with Aphrodite''''''''s isle, where legend has it the goddess of love arose from the waves, and discover ancient UNESCO-listed sites, wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters. Although compact, this attractive island offers a rich variety of landscapes from pine-clad mountains to golden sandy beaches.
Even if youve been here before, theres always a new world to discover. Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents, where East meets West and a new experience awaits for you under the sun every day. Where Championship Golf courses, inviting beaches, and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels.
Its area is 9,250 square kilometres, stretching 240 km, from west to east and 96 km from north to south. The population of Cyprus is approximately 818,200. Almost 2.7 million tourists visit the island each year. The 10,000 years of tumultuous history in Cyprus, entwined with mythology, has created a country with character and traditions all of its own. It is also an island of great scenic beauty. A startling variety of landscapes veer from sandy beaches to charming unspoiled villages nestling in vine-clad foothills; from fertile citrus and olive groves to lofty forests of pine and cedar.
Cyprus has undergone significant modernisation following its entry into the European Union. A modern country with an ancient history, its stone villages, glitzy resorts, scented citrus groves and perfumed mountains are waiting to be discovered.