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Cyprus is an island of great beauty and endless
variety. Golden beaches and rugged coastline are contrasted by the impressive backdrop of
unusual mountain ranges. Greek temples, Roman remains, Byzantine churches and Crusader
castles inspire fascinating excursions. It has been said that if you “scratch the soil
anywhere in Cyprus you will find traces of the island’s civilizations.” Its
9,000-year-old cultural heritage blends East and West. Aphrodite, mythological goddess
of beauty, was born in Cyprus. According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite used to take her
beauty baths in the pool of natural grottos found in Cyprus. Why not to take your
Aphrodite to swim in one of such pools together with you?!
The people of Cyprus are warm, friendly and naturally hospitable, and it is a genuine
pleasure for them to welcome visitors - perhaps because they have been doing just that for
thousands of years. As the third largest island in the Mediterranean, with its unique
proximity to Europe, Asia and Africa, Cyprus has been coveted, won and lost by countless
civilizations over the centuries, but it still remains the island of love… |
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