Standing at a crossroads between the mighty
empires of East and West, Cyprus embodies a rich and varied
cultural heritage that draws inherited influences from the Ancient
Greeks, the Persians, the Egyptians and the Ottomans. As a result,
Cyprus is a multiplicity of traditions, mythologies and cultures,
with evidence from each scattered across the island. A land of
beaches, mountains, castles and villages, Cyprus has a charm that
is like no other, and with a climate that offers 340 days of
sunshine a year, a low crime rate and an economy that makes the
island an effective tax haven, especially for the British, it is
not hard to understand Cyprus’ popularity.
Although some may have Cyprus down as a
contemporary clubbing haven for the young and reckless, travel
inland reveals medieval stone villages that have barely altered
over the decades. Inhabited by aged Cypriots, these tranquil
hilltop hideaways afford fantastic sea vistas and absolute
tranquility. The southern Troödos Mountain range offers a decent
ski season, with a variety of abilities catered for, and although
the limited size of the resort may not constitute enough to make it
a top ski destination in itself, the fact that within an hour one
can go from sunbathing by the pool to shooting down the snowy
slopes should count for a lot. Such diversity appeals to a range of
visitors and means that 2.8 million holidaymakers visit Cyprus each
year.
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