The wonders of Cyprus
An array of excellent venues await those that are visiting the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus on their holidays and the fantastic beaches and holiday attractions are only part of what Cyprus has to offer. Even though the island is only 5750 square miles, it has an abundance of ancient architecture, ruined and preserved, from throughout the ages. Classic Roman and Greek ruins and sites make up the majority of historical attractions on the island, but there are also some features of primitive man and evidence of all walks of life since.
The Divided Capital
Lefkosia, more commonly known as Nicosia, became Cyprus' capital city around a millennium ago, but this period measures nothing in comparison to Cyprus' full history. The capital has some unique qualities found in no other European cities, an example of this is the 'Green Line', a border which divides the north of the island from the south. The line was introduced by the U.N. as a peacekeeping strategy after the Turkish took the northern sector, it is the only divided city in Europe today.
Travelling to Cyprus
Since the Turkish invasion, the capital city's airport has been close. Flights to Cyprus can be booked between a number of UK airports and Larnaca in Cyprus. Lot's of flights are available every day from almost every major UK airport. London is over 2000 miles from Cyprus, leading to a medium-haul journey of around four and a half hours.
The history and culture of Cyprus
Whether as part of a crowd, or finding a touch of solitude, Cyprus can offer a little bit of whatever you desire during your holidays. Those seeking solitude tend to make good use of the potential escapes 'off of the beaten track' where they encounter few other tourists. Honeymooners and those seeking romance may also be enticed by Cyprus' mythical history; legend dictates that Cyprus was the location where Aphrodite (the Greek Goddess of Love) was born. The architectural wonders of monasteries, churches, castles and museums are also very popular with culturally inclined tourists.
