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Holidays To Cyprus

Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is undoubtedly a beautiful place, but what makes holidays to Cyprus special? Here are a list of places to visit and attractions to see, handy for any traveler. Cyprus is located at the intersection of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Where the East meets the West, it is a place lit by sunlight and bathed in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its turbulent history, it is an extremely civilized and modern country, its old cultural centers blending in with the new ones, offering a unique experience through simplicity. The Island of Cyprus is filled with myths and legends, such as the well-known legend of Aphrodite Goddess, ‘The Greek Goddess Of Love’, that says she rose from the waves of Paphos. The wonderful island is blessed with thousands of gorgeous beaches, mild and pleasant winters, hot summers, making holidays to Cyprus ideal for any time of the year. The popular tourist attractions are swimming, water surfing, diving, and surprisingly, golf. The sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea house numerous hotels and luxurious villas. Lefkosia, known for a long time under the name of Nicosia, is split in two by a line marked by the United Nations Organization, serving as capital for the Republic of Cyprus in the south of the island, as well as for the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, in Northern Cyprus.

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