Why Cyprus is different

Cyprus is often called a land of contrasts and that’s what really makes it different from other popular destinations. You’ll find those contrasts everywhere on the island and they mean that both visitors and residents can enjoy the best of all worlds in Cyprus.

Of course, there’s no shortage of traditional Mediterranean delights, such as more than 340 days of sunshine per year, stunning beaches and dramatic scenery. Yet what really sets Cyprus apart is the ease with which it combines its ancient cultural heritage and the needs of a modern cosmopolitan society. You can gaze in awe at the carefully preserved Greek amphitheatres, Roman temples, beautiful mosaics and Byzantine monasteries.

Yet all this history is just a stone’s throw from modern shopping facilities with familiar high street names and a vast range of both modern and traditional housing. All this is supported with an efficient transport and communications network, excellent schools, hospitals and medical facilities.

However you like to spend your leisure time, Cyprus has something for you.

Cyprus is one of the few places where you can enjoy the beach in the morning and within an hour be skiing down Mount Olympus in the Troodos mountains.

Among the more energetic sports available to you are mountain-biking, hiking, a whole range of water sports, tennis, horse-riding and top class golfing facilities.

Those who prefer more tranquil pastimes will find the country a paradise for bird-watchers and botanists. Cyprus is on the migration route of many rare species of birds which are often spotted on the island. What’s more it’s also home to more than 100 species of plants that you can’t find anywhere else in the world.