About Cyprus

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Cyprus has one of the greatest climates in the world, regardless of the time of year you come. 

Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, was born here by chance. At the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, it is located in the Mediterranean Sea's north-eastern basin. It is only natural that the island receives plenty of sunshine, even in the winter.

Cyprus is one of the few areas on the planet where the sun shines nearly every day of the year. With an average of six hours of sunlight each day all year, it's no surprise that Cypriots are kind and hospitable to outsiders.... sunshine is in our DNA!

When you hear the word "Cyprus," you immediately think of exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, fine wine, and, most importantly, gorgeous sunshine. The beaches around Cyprus' coastline have been recognized as the cleanest and least polluted in Europe!

Cyprus has an excellent reputation for hospitality and safety.  Cyprus ranked among the top 5 safest tourist destinations in the world during the summer of 2015, according to a survey published on Value Penguin. 

It is incredible that Cyprus is the safest place to live and visit among countries with populations under 5 million people. Cyprus has an extremely low level of criminality in comparison to other European countries. It's perfectly safe to stroll through the city's cobblestones and beaches alone or with company. Cyclists can ride their bikes safely in both urban and rural locations.

Visiting Cyprus is less about worrying and more about enjoying!

Each country's gastronomic preferences are distinct.  Other kitchens are hotter, stranger, simpler, and more complicated.  Each one, though, has its own distinct personality and quality. It is impossible for anyone to visit Cyprus and not sample our traditional cuisine!  Food is practically as crucial as oxygen in Cyprus, and when it's time to eat, we'll enjoy it wholeheartedly.  We have no idea what "small portions" means, and we enjoy a wide range of flavours. This does not imply that we consume a lot of food, but there should always be a lot of food on the table. For Cypriots, eating with family or having good company is more like a party, with plenty of laughter, singing, music, and wine, zivania, or beer being consumed.

Due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is one of the most popular tourist destinations.  The third largest island in the world and a crossroads for three major continents (Europe, Asia and Africa). The strategic location of the islands was also a major factor in the conquest of Cyprus by various civilizations.

Similarly, you may be encouraged to play tavli (backgammon) by the locals, who play for hours in the sun outside of taverns and restaurants in practically every town and village on the island.

Cypriots are hospitable people who live in a small paradise where human characteristics such as warmth, integrity, and friendliness still exist.

Cypriot culture might be described as weird at times but fascinating at others. Cypriots prefer to celebrate their Name Day rather than their birthday, and parents are eager to name their children after their own parents; as a result, cousins with the same name are common.

The Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church is home to 78 percent of the Cypriot population, who attend church every Sunday morning. 

Another prominent and well-known feature of Cypriots is their superstition. Instead of Friday the 13th, they believe Tuesday the 13th brings terrible luck.

Others utilize the blue eye as a symbol to keep the "evil" eye of another person at bay, or they touch wood when they are sick or dying to ward off evil spirits.

Cypriots are one-of-a-kind creatures! Blend in with them for a moment and experience what it is like to be a Cypriot.