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Cyprus
The Island Of Beauty And Contrast
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Cyprus
The Island Of Beauty And Contrast by Nick Nikolis
Cyprus is well known as the
legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, who,
according to legend, was born there.
This shimmering island on
the edge of the Mediterranean has drawn adventurers to its shores for centuries,
from Alexander the Great to the Byzantines and most recently, vacationers
who fall in love with the island and its warm, welcoming people.
| Although a small country,
Cyprus has an almost overwhelming cultural heritage. Wherever you travel
you will find ancient monuments and sites, churches and monasteries bearing
silent witness to over 9 000 years of civilization and history.
Cyprus stands at the crossroads
of Africa, Asia and Europe and this exotic mix is well-reflected in Cyprus'
cultural history.
An island of spectacular
beauty, a living mosaic of cultures, cuisine and undiscovered riches, Cyprus
is a romantic place with something for everyone.
You will receive a warm and
friendly welcome from this fascinating land, with its wonderful beaches
and clear blue seas.
Sunny Mediterranean beaches
enclosed by rugged cliffs, cool cedar forests, scented orange groves and
gentle meadows blanketed in wildflowers, charming villages, ruins of ancient
civilizations and distinctive local cultures: there are whole worlds to
discover in this eminently accessible island, where the service is extraordinary
and the people are as warm as the Mediterranean sun. |
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As the sun sets and nightlife
begins, you will find everything, from traditional taverns to lively bars
and clubs. Take time to discover the breathtaking Troodos Mountains and
the raw beauty of Akamas peninsula, or explore some of the island's rich
history, from pre-historic tombs to Crusader castles.
Cyprus can really please
everyone: couples, families and groups can choose between lively resorts
and quieter settings with plenty of space to relax.
Cyprus is the third-largest
island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean,
attracting over 2.4 million tourists per year.
Discover a country where
East meets west, fashionable spas sit side-by-side with village kafeneia
and heavenly beaches are backed by rugged mountains.
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Cypriot life revolves around
family. Beyond that, in Nicosia, (The capital of the Island) it is very
materialistic. In the villages, life has a more fundamental quality, still
family focused but more associated with culture and what is readily available
e.g. good food, time, tradition.
The climate is temperate
and Mediterranean with dry summers and variably rainy winters. Summer temperatures
range from warm at higher elevations in the Troodos mountains to hot in
the lowlands. Winter temperatures are mild at lower elevations, where snow
rarely occurs, but are significantly colder in the mountains with sufficient
snow for seasonal ski facilities. Dust storms are frequent throughout the
year. |
Cyprus weather means that
you can enjoy Cyprus in the winter as well as the summer. For the traveller
that does not care about spending their holiday swimming, then Cyprus is
a great winter holiday island. The official winter holiday period is from
the middle of November till the middle of March but to be honest these
months are normally warm with very few days bringing cold or miserable
winter weather. Even if it rains, the sun is likely to come out at some
point; very few days are grey and dismal, maybe 2-3 during the whole year.
The traditional folk music
of Cyprus has many common elements with Greek mainland and island folk
music, including dances like the sousta, syrtos, zeibekikos, tatsia, and
the kartsilamas. The instruments commonly associated with Cyprus folk music
are the lute ("laouto"), violin ("fkiolin"), accordion and the Cyprus flute
("pithkiavlin"). There is also a form of musical poetry known as "chattista",
which is often performed at traditional feasts and celebrations. Composers
associated with traditional music in Cyprus include Marios Tokas, Solon
Michaelides, Savvas Salides, and Doros Georgiades. Pop music in Cyprus
is generally influenced by the Greek pop music "Laika" scene, with several
artists such as Anna Vissi and Evridiki earning widespread popularity.
Cypriot rock and "entechno" rock music is often associated with artists
such as Michalis Hatzigiannis and Alkinoos Ioannidis.
Rich in history yet equipped
with modern amenities, relaxing but also effortless full of surprises,
Cyprus is irresistible to everyone. As it has been for nine thousand years...
Even if you've been here
before, there's always a new world to discover. Cyprus lies at the crossroads
of three continents, where East meets West and a new experience waits for
you under the sun every day. Where Championship Golf courses, inviting
beaches, and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels.
Enjoy the island's beauty once more.
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AYIA
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Alion
Beach Hotel, Ayia Napa
A modern beachfront hotel
set in landscaped gardens that extend to a fine stretch of sandy beach.
The hotel is 1 kilometre east of the centre of Ayia Napa, known for its
beaches and vibrant nightlife. Guests can relax on the sun loungers surrounding
the swimming pool in the hotel gardens, and refresh themselves with cool
drinks from the poolside bar. The health club has an indoor pool, gym,
sauna and spa tub; those seeking pampering can receive treatments and massages
in the beauty salon. Guests of the Alion Beach Hotel enjoy a complimentary
hot and cold buffet breakfast, served each morning in the Kalimera Restaurant,
which is also open for lunch. For dinner, the Symposion Restaurant serves
à la carte and buffet dishes; both restaurants feature terraces
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Napa
Mermaid Designer Hotel, Ayia Napa
This spa hotel is located
in the suburbs, in Ayia Napa, close to Ayia Napa Monastery and Thalassa
Museum. The Hotel has tennis courts, a health club, an outdoor pool, an
indoor pool, and a steam room. This 4.0-star Ayia Napa property features
massage and treatment rooms and a hair salon. Business amenities at this
4.0-star property include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet
access, meeting rooms for small groups, and audio-visual equipment. Napa
Mermaid Designer Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar.
Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Room service
is available during limited hours. Additional amenities include a fitness
facility, a children's pool, and a sauna. This is a smoke-free property. |
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Nissi
Beach Hotel, Ayia Napa
The Nissi Beach Hotel is
a modern beachfront resort hotel situated approximately two kilometres
from the centre of Ayia Napa, well known for its vibrant nightclub scene.
The hotel is located on Nissi Bay with its long stretch of fine sandy beach
and lagoon bay, host to a range of water sports. The resort is approximately
45 kilometres, or a 45-minute drive from Larnaca International Airport
(LCA). A view of Nissi bay can be appreciated from the pool and bar
area, and on the beach a section reserved for guests is provided with sun
loungers and umbrellas. The health club benefits from an indoor pool, fitness
equipment and a beauty salon offering treatments and massage. |
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KATO
PAPHOS FEATURED HOTELS, CYPRUS
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Annabelle,
Kato Paphos
The Annabelle is a tropical
style hotel situated on the beach overlooking the picturesque fishing harbour
of Paphos, 16 kilometres from Paphos Airport. The 218 air- conditioned
guestrooms have modern decor in a Mediterranean style in soft warm colours.
All guestrooms open onto balconies and include satellite television, video-game
consoles, dial-up Internet ports, minibars, safes and refrigerators. Bathrooms
are complete with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can
stroll through tropical gardens complete with waterfalls and swim-in caves,
go for a swim in the pool or relax on a sundeck. The hotel spa offers a
jetted tub, sauna, and steam bath, and guests can enjoy a range of massage,
aromatherapy and hair and beauty treatments. |
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Capital
Coast Resort & Spa, Kato Paphos
This Paphos hotel is close
to Tombs of the Kings and Paphos Lighthouse. Also nearby are Paphos Archaelogical
Site and Paphos Harbour. Capital Coast Resort & Spa has a health club,
an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. The onsite
spa at this property offers massage and treatment rooms, facial treatments,
body treatments, and beauty services. Business amenities at this 4.0-star
property include meeting rooms for small groups, business services, and
secretarial services. Capital Coast Resort & Spa has a restaurant,
a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast
each morning. This property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). |
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Crown
Resorts Horizon Hotel, Kato Paphos
This family-friendly property
is located in Paphos, close to Coral Bay Beach. Crown Resorts Horizon Hotel
has a health club, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam
room. The onsite spa at this 4.0-star property offers massage and treatment
rooms and beauty services. Business amenities include wireless Internet
access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. Crown Resorts
Horizon Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Room
service is available during limited hours. Event facilities consist of
exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. |
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LARNACA
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Golden
Tulip Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca
This spa hotel is situated
on a Larnaca beach. Regional points of interest include Finikoudes Beach
and Larnaca Castle. Golden Tulip Golden Bay Beach Hotel has tennis courts,
a health club, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Golden Tulip
Golden Bay Beach Hotel features a full-service spa. Business amenities
at this 5.0-star property include a business center, wireless Internet
access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. Golden Tulip
Golden Bay Beach Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar.
Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. 24-hour room
service is available. This property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). |
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Louis
Princess Beach Hotel, Larnaca
The Louis Princess Beach
is located on a long sandy beach in the heart of Larnaca's tourist area
where bars, restaurants and discos are found in abundance. Enjoy uninterrupted
Mediterranean views from your balcony or from the terrace. Let us pamper
you and your family in the best possible way as to enjoy the most of your
Cyprus holidays. Stroll along the sandy beach, make castles in the
sand and allow yourself to relax in a really tranquil environment.
Swim in our exotic style swimming pool and allow your self to enjoy the
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Sandy
Beach Hotel, Larnaca
The Sandy Beach Hotel is
located in Larnaca, Cyprus, within 100 metres of the sandy beach, 500 metres
from bars and restaurants and eight kilometres from the town centre.
The Sandy Beach Hotel is a modern, air-conditioned hotel situated on a
stretch of sandy beach overlooking the Mediterranean. There are two freshwater
outdoor pools, a children's pool and an indoor heated pool. There is also
a sauna, steam room, massage room and jetted tub. Dinner is served at the
Sandy Beach Hotel in the Manor restaurant, which overlooks the ocean, while
the poolside Sea Breeze bar and café offers breakfast, daytime snacks
and local specialities. The Village Bar opens from the lobby onto the terrace
and gardens, and serves drinks and cocktails. |
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Amathus
Beach Hotel, Limassol
Situated on a Limassol beach,
this family-friendly luxury hotel is close to Amathus Ruins. Amathus Beach
Hotel Limassol has tennis courts, a health club, an outdoor pool, an indoor
pool, and a steam room. The onsite spa at this property offers massage
and treatment rooms, facial treatments, body treatments, and beauty services.
Business amenities at this 5.0-star property include a business center,
wireless Internet access (surcharge), meeting rooms for small groups, and
secretarial services. Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol has a restaurant, a
bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast
each morning. 24-hour room service is available. Transportation services
at this property include an area shuttle (surcharge) and an airport shuttle
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Holiday
Inn Limassol
This Limassol hotel is close
to Heroes Square and Limassol Castle. Holiday Inn Limassol has a health
club, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility.
Business amenities at this 4.0-star property include meeting rooms for
small groups, business services, and audio-visual equipment. Holiday Inn
Limassol has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available.
The staff can arrange computer rentals. Additional amenities include multilingual
staff, air conditioning in public areas, and secure parking. Holiday Inn
Limassol has 144 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite television
channels and pay movies. |
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Le
Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort
Situated on a Limassol beach,
this family-friendly spa hotel is close to Amathus Ruins. Le Meridien Limassol
Spa & Resort has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Other recreational facilities
include tennis courts, a health club, an indoor pool, a waterslide, and
a steam room. The onsite spa at this property offers massage and treatment
rooms, facial treatments, body treatments, and beauty services. Business
amenities at this 5.0-star property include a 24-hour business center,
wireless Internet access (surcharge), meeting rooms for small groups, and
business services. Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort has a restaurant,
a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. A hot and cold buffet breakfast is complimentary
to guests. 24-hour room service is available. |
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NICOSIA
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Almond
Business Suites, Nicosia
This Nicosia property is
close to Freedom Square, University of Cyprus, and Cyprus Museum. Almond
Business Suites has a sauna and a fitness facility. Business amenities
include wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business
services. Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange event catering
and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include laundry
facilities, multilingual staff, and air conditioning in public areas. Amenities
featured in guestrooms include air conditioning. |
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Hilton
Cyprus, Nicosia
Hilton Cyprus is the only
five-star hotel in Nicosia. All 298 rooms offer private balcony. Our Executive
Rooms are larger than our Guest Rooms, and have access to the Clubroom
where snacks and drinks are served free of charge throughout the day. The
Fitness Centre, with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and
spa treatments, is the ideal place for pampering. The Fontana restaurant
offers traditional and international cuisine, buffet or à la carte.
If you're seeking a quick snack or a coffee, the Lobby Lounge serves fresh
salads and snacks; and the Paddock bar offers an enjoyable English pub
atmosphere, where you can meet with friends after a hard day's work. |
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Almyra
Hotel, Paphos
A whitewashed hotel, located
on a beautiful sandy beach with stunning views out to sea and the nearby
harbour, just 2 kilometres away. All of the rooms open out onto balconies
and enjoy either sea of inland views of the beautiful landscaped garden.
Amenities include satellite televisions, direct dial phones and wireless
Internet access. Guests of the Almyra enjoy a complimentary buffet
breakfast each morning and the hotel offers a number of dining options.
The lobby bar serves light snacks, drinks and speciality teas and coffee
available in a relaxed setting, extending out onto a terrace with magnificent
views out to sea. The Mosaics Restaurant offers an extensive range of regional
and International cuisine in a relaxed setting, with low-level lighting
and views out to the garden. |
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Azia
Blue at the Azia Resort & Spa, Paphos
Nestled among the trees
and flowers of the estate, 200 meters from the seafront, this hotel offers
easy-going barefoot living, understated luxury, and casual friendly service.
Delightfully informal, the Azia exudes the air of gracious living afforded
by a large private villa. The sophisticated traveler can relax in spacious
surroundings and enjoy complete rest and seclusion, or the entertainment
provided by their hosts. One of the few hotels with a west-facing outlook,
the Azia provides guests with a sublime view of blazing, indescribable
sunsets. Situated a few miles from Paphos town centre, the hotel
is privileged to share a close proximity to the finest monuments and treasures
of the island. |
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Coral
Beach Hotel & Resort Paphos
The Coral Beach is renowned
for its unique design, reflecting the local character and respecting the
island's environment. Built traditionally with local materials, the hotel
offers undisturbed views over the lush landscaped gardens and the beach.
The unforgettable high standards of service and cuisine offered in the
numerous restaurants, bars, and the other extensive five star facilities,
will ensure holiday memories of a lifetime. At this luxurious yet
casual resort, you can revitalize your mind and body in the calming environment
of the health spa, learn some of the island's ancient crafts in the art
& crafts centre, enjoy a wealth of sports and water sports and, in
the Paphos area, two 18 hole golf courses. |
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Tsokkos
Silver Sands Beach Hotel, Paralimni
Guests of the Tsokkos Silver
Sands Hotel Paralimni can enjoy accommodation nearby the beach and to many
of the Paralimni attractions, including local restaurants and shops and
other cultural attractions. The Tsokkos Silver Sands Hotel Paralimni puts
guests within walking distance of many of Paralimni’s attractions, and
guests can also get around the area by car. The hotel offers guests modern
amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, which offers a children’s swimming
pool nearby. Children can also take part in the organized activities and
entertainment, or they can hang out in the play room or on the playground.
The hotel offers a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a tennis court, a squash court, and
a volleyball court as well as a television lounge, an on-site restaurant,
and an on-site snack bar. |
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Vrissiana
Boutique Beach Hotel, Paralimni
The newly refurbished Vrissiana
Beach Hotel combines architecture, interior design, and style. With its
fresh modern aesthetic, breathtaking surrounding and impeccable service,
guests are spoiled in every way. It is situated right on one of the finest
golden beaches of Cyprus in the heart of Protaras, right next to Constantinos
the Great. The 140 elegant and spacious rooms offer stunning panoramic
views of the crystal clear Mediterranean sea, tempting the guest to enjoy
a relaxing morning or an afternoon on the room’s balcony. It is the perfect
setting for holiday makers that seek prime location, tasteful accommodation,
delicious cuisine, sports and entertainment, peace and relaxation. The
ideal holiday for families and couples. |
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Hotel
Anassa, Polis
The Hotel Anassa is located
in Polis, Cyprus, within 500 metres of its own private beach, 3 kilometres
from Latchi and 7 kilometres from the town centre. Contemporary in style,
it offers 2 outdoor pools and a Roman-style thalassotherapy spa with indoor
pool and treatments including retreats, detox programmes and beauty treatments.
Other amenities include 24-hour room service, airport transfers (surcharge),
express check-in and check-out and currency exchange. The Anassa
Hotel offers the main Helios restaurant which serves Mediterranean dishes,
the Amphora serving a complimentary buffet breakfast and local dishes,
and the candlelit Basiliko restaurant with contemporary national cuisine
and a poolside bar, lounge bar and a café. |
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Elia
Latchi Holiday Village, Polis
This spa property is located
in Polis, close to Latchi Harbour. Elia Latchi Holiday Village has a health
club, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. This 3.0-star
Polis property features spa services. Elia Latchi Holiday Village has a
restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Additional amenities include
laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. This
property is self-catering. Televisions are equipped with cable/satellite
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