Cyprus Travel Guide - Divided Country

Posted on July 17th, 2009 by admin, under Europe Travel, Travel Guide.

Located in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. History of Cyprus in the past 10,000 years, the crops come and go and famous historical figures as Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, his statement here.

According to legend, Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was born here. By persons who, in the honeymoon, archeology enthusiasts to friends of nature lovers to enjoy the adventure of man lazy days on a beach in Cyprus offers visitors to find all tastes. Food lovers feast on farm-fresh halloumi cheese and delicious Meze, the local specialty, the off-Mix ingredients east-west envy. Business travelers appreciate the finesse of modern conference facilities and warm, professional services to many hotels and resorts. Since 1974, there are two countries on the island of Cyprus - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and South of the Republic of Cyprus. Thus, you can visit two countries for the price of one. We invite you to a wonderful taste of that in Greece and Turkey have to offer: beautiful sunny beaches, small villages, the ruins of the old crop diversity and local cultures. HISTORY: Cyprus (Kypros in Greek) gave its Latin name for copper: Cuprum. First, the Greeks in the late Cyprusin Bronze Age (1600 BC), founded and commercial relations with Egypt and the Aegean Islands. Meanwhile, its first fruits in ceramics. Alexander the Great Rangen of the island by the Persians. How many centuries of the island have in Persian, the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Roman domination. The Roman emperor Marc Antony, Cyprus has a gift to his mistress, the beautiful Cleopatra. Then came a long period of Byzantine domination. For a hundred years, in 1571 by vessels flying the flag of the Republic of Venice flew in Cyprus, if the Turks occupied it. In 1878, Cyprus has been part of the British Empire. It won independence in 1960. Cyprus History - Modern and Contemporary History: A Greek, Archbishop Makarios was elected president. On 15 July 1974 CIA-sponsored, Greek coup d’état organized collapsed Makarios and replaced with a puppet leader.

Turkey reacted by invading the island of Greece and quickly made, but not stop the Turks and the northern third of the island, forcing 180,000 Greek Cypriots to flee their country of origin. In 1983, Turkish Cypriots have announced a State, the name of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). Peace negotiations have been sporadic, but Cyprus remains divided. FEATURES: NICOSIA: The island’s capital is divided into two parts by the UN Band “green line” separating the Republic of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia is a friendly, relaxed place again, with good restaurants, museums and arts-scene.A visit here, you have one tourist gaze on the country you receive when you go to coastal cities. The old town, in the 16th century Venetian walls, is the most interesting part of Nicosia, a home to many small shops, where they favor direct with the owners. The cathedral of Saint-Jean-house some outstanding frescoes. Cyprus-The museum presents the archaeological collection of inestimable value to the community of Cypriot antiquities and works of art. Visit Nicosia, gives you the opportunity, on the Green Line and the Turkish part of the capital. For the “no man’s land” in the area of the Green Line, where everything remains unchanged since 1974, military action, given that the houses injection holes left unforgettable. The Turkish part of Nicosia is smaller, less things to see, but its charm and culture. More on the topic of North Cyprus here. PAPHOS: One of the most beautiful parts of the island, where according to legend, Aphrodite was born from the foam of the waves. Among the souvenir shops, you Saranti colon, Franconia, a fortress destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century, it is mostly fallen columns and sanitation of the tunnel. The metro station, the tombs of kings dating back to the 4th century, carved in the rock, some of them are frescoed and I thought that the tombs of nobles and senior officials. In Greco-Roman Paphos was the capital of the island and is famous for the remains of the palace of the Roman governor, the House of Dionysos, with its superb mosaics, is now a major tourist attraction. It is a small port and a city of high-being to the north, where the larger shops, offices and city management. Troodos MASSIF: The Troodos region mountains, in the south, are unforgettable. This is the highest point of the islanond - Olympus (1952 m, 6507 m) is located. Kykkos monastery in western Troodos, is the Orthodox Christian monastery. Built in the 12th century, it has been completely renovated and includes a museum for religious symbols and the symbol of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary painted by Saint Luke himself. Peak on the Throne in the region, there is a tomb of Archibishop Makarios, the first president of Cyprus. Colossi Castle: Built by the Crusaders (the Hospitallers, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem) in the 13th century castle is situated. This well preserved castle, restored in 1933 is a good example of military architecture of that time. A spiral staircase leads to the roof and the restored battlements. There are also plenty of citrus plantations in the region and some countries juiciest oranges in the market here. Salamis: It was the most important Christian city of Cyprus. You can be a day here, for this very extensive ruins, a fully restored Roman amphitheater, the gymnasium with marble baths, and mosaics, a temple of Zeus, numerous statues of the 4th century. Byzantine basilica of the bishop Epiphanos (4th century AD). The necropolis of Salamis 7 km ² (almost 3sq.miles) west of the city. It contains a museum featuring some of the discoveries. Log onto the site is a beautiful beach, if you bring your swimsuit. ACTIVITIES: A land of places, Cyprus has many places where you can try water sports. If it’s windsurfing or sailing, head of the peninsula and capes, where the wind is strongest. There is also at least one dive in the sea, each of the major clubs. Mountain biking and hiking are possible all over the island, with walks in the hills of the south, on the Akamas peninsula and the Troodos. Although little known for its skiing, Cyprus has a north face of Mount Olympus, but it is not just by default in the world. For a fan of golf, there are several courses, the most popular in the district of Paphos. Spear fishing (without Aqualung) fishing, fishing with vertical lines or Trolling are the permitted methods for which no license is required. Birdwatching trips and events for members and the general public. Horseriding in vocational schools, with teachers, courses for beginners and advanced. want, head of the peninsula and capes, where the wind is strongest. ACCESS AND SURROUNDINGS, lodging: The Republic of Cyprus has airports at Larnaka and Paphos, you can book a flight mostly in Europe and the Middle East. Northern Cyprus has an international airport at Ercan, only Turkish Airlines will fly. With the sea, you can in Greece and Israel from the Republic of the port of Limassol. There are bins of Northern Cyprus, Turkey, but you can not exit Cyprus this way unless, from Turkey. Bus within and between towns every day except Sunday, they are cheap, frequent and efficient. Visitors can, between North and South. 2 and 3 - days cruises Cyprus, Jerusalem, Cairo and Jordan are very popular with tourists. You can book a travel agency on the island. Prices start at $ 300 USD. 9-11-night cruises to the Eastern Mediterranean Cyprus Limassol as one of the ports cost from $ 1200 USD. Hotel Prices from $ 65 USD / room in high season at the time of booking to our agency. When to go, the weather: The climate is typically Mediterranean with very hot July and August. There are over 300 days of sunshine a year. Mid-May to mid-October is the ideal time for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. Temperatures are cooler in the Troodos Region Mountaneous ideal for hiking or simply relaxing. December and January are the months of wet and cool Mediterranean winter. Troodos is ideal for skiing at this time. The first flowers bloom in January and from mid-February there are fresh, green meadows and blooming almond trees. March days are still cool (for daytime temperatures 19C or 65F, 9C or 40F at night). In April and mid-May in the spring is in full force. It is an ideal time for nature hikes and off-road adventure. The best times to visit Cyprus in April-May and September-October.