A 'Must See' while you are in Cyprus is the Akamas Peninsula in the Paphos region, an area of great natural beauty. The Avakas Gorge and Lara Bay (where turtles lay their eggs) are also worth a trip, as are Aphrodite's temple and the birthplace of Aphrodite in the very attractive area of Polis and Latchi, the ancient Kourion with the odeon along with Kolossi Castle built by Richard the Lionheart, the Troodos Mountains and the Kykko Monastery in it's real gold plated church. No visit to Cyprus is complete without visiting at least these places of interest.
A "Meze Night" is also a must as regards the food taste of Cyprus, but search for a taverna that is away from the tourism areas to try the original meze which is traditionally more than 70 dishes or at least 20 large dishes in current times. Maybe, you might also want to try the local Zivania which is the "fire-water" of Cyprus (80%-90%) pure alcohol and we would highly advise you not to have anymore than 1 shot. The food in a Meze begins with several starters such as the Greek Salad and the dips: Tzantiki, Tahini, Taramosalada, Patatosalada amongst others, it then goes on to small portions of: Mousaka, Afelia, Stifado and other smaller dishes of Souvlaki, Sheftalia and Lamb Chops, Kalamari and other small fish dishes.
For dessert there is Galatopoureko, Baklava, Poureki and other desserts to choose from. To finish off your meal, try a Cyprus Coffee with a local brandy or a Brandy Sour.
Brandy Sour is the traditional drink of Cyprus and was discovered by the British troops stationed in Cyprus in the 1940's and is made from Brandy, Lemon squash, Angostura bitters and Soda. A very refreshing drink.
Frape is cold coffee, where the coffee is beaten in a blender to produce a froth before the milk and cold water are added. Another non-alcoholic drink to refresh your holiday!
HOLIDAY PLANNER
Discover Paphos, and plan your holiday according to your needs and budget. Cyprus is an ideal holiday spot for relaxation and other holiday combinations. With the history of the island's past, Culture exploration in the villages, breathtaking views and scenery changes, nightlife for over 30's at friendly bars and restaurants, it's safe to say that it offers something for everyone!
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HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS
 Flight
Flights from all possible airports in the UK.
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Cyprus Travel Insurance bookable
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Hand-picked hotels at competitive prices.
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Transfers from any Cyprus airport to
your hotel, bookable online.
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DESTINATION INFORMATION
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Above all, the people are the main charm of Cyprus - avoid the crowds and visit the pretty traditional villages, while enjoying fantastic views that will indeed fascinate you, and of course, the company of the friendly locals.
Cyprus has something to offer everyone, young or old and has masses of history to explore, along with beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, great nightlife and fantastic weather. Come to Cyprus and find out for yourself why the old saying that "nobody visits cyprus just once" is so very true. |
