Living, Working and Relaxing in Cyprus

Archive for July, 2007

Animals

BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS

30 07 2007

Think of cyprus and most people will think of agia napa, Paphos, Protaras and the millions of tourists who migrate to the island for a week or two during the summer to soak up the sun and then fly back to the less hospitable climate of their native lands.Think of cyprus and others will think about their dream retirement home in the sun and feel envious towards those who can afford to invest in cyprus and are already living in the sun and realising that dream.For other creatures of habit cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and with its area of 9250 sq kilometres represents a home Continue Reading »

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Larnaca, Areas

LARNACA SALT LAKE

30 07 2007

Larnaca Airport is the main point of entry for many travellers to Eastern cyprus, especially those visiting the popular coastal resorts of agia napa, Protaras and Kapparis. Having enjoyed what is hopefully a comfortable, cheap flight to Larnaca to enjoy this sub-tropical island paradise in the Mediterranean, the independent Continue Reading »

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Cyprus Traditions

THE CYPRUS DONKEY

30 07 2007

In bygone days, the donkey was used as a beast of burden and a transport of necessity over choice - if not delight. But that was then and this is now – today the motorways and village roads of cyprus are dominated by the automobile – over half a million to be precise, be they rental cars or those driven by residents. Continue Reading »

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Language

THE LANGUAGES OF CYPRUS

29 07 2007

The 1960 constitution of the Republic of cyprus establishes Greek and Turkish as official languages. Due to the geographic separation of the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities following the events of 1974, Greek now predominates in the South and Turkish in the North.

British English is Continue Reading »

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History

PREHISTORIC & ANCIENT CYPRUS

29 07 2007

During the past twenty years there have been a number of discoveries that have greatly enhanced our knowledge of the early prehistory of cyprus. Currently, the earliest confirmed site of human activity on the island is Aetokremnos situated on the Akrotiri Peninsula on the south coast. This site indicates that hunter-gatherers were active on the island from around 10,000 BC. There is also new evidence that suggests that there may be short lived occupation sites contemporary with Aeotokremnos on the west coast of the island in the area of the Akamas, and on the east at Nissi Beach.At present the archaeological record Continue Reading »

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History

POST-CLASSICAL AND MODERN CYPRUS

28 07 2007

cyprus became part of the Byzantine Empire after the partitioning of the Roman Empire in 395, and remained so for almost eight hundred years, interrupted by a brief period of Arab domination and influence.

After the rule of the rebellious Byzantine Emperor Isaac Komnenos, King Richard I of England captured the island in 1191 Continue Reading »

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History

CYPRUS POST-INDEPENDENCE (1960-1974)

28 07 2007

cyprus was declared an independent state on August 16, 1960.

The constitution of the new state, which was defined by the Zürich and London Agreements, was drawn up in terms that explicitly defined the two main ethnic communities in cyprus, the numerically larger Greek Cypriot community at approximately 80% of the total Cypriot population and the numerically smaller Turkish Cypriot community at approximately 18% of the total Cypriot population. These agreements were Continue Reading »

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Climate

SEASONS IN THE CYPRUS SUN

26 07 2007

One of the benefits of being a Mediterranean island is plentiful sunshine throughout the year and cyprus is the destination of choice for many British tourists and others choosing to live or invest in cyprus. Extremes of temperatures are rare, meaning cyprus has something to offer year round, whether it’s swimming (as late as November) or enjoying cultural sites and festivals (all year long). This is truly an island for all seasons.Summer in cyprus stretches from mid- Continue Reading »

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Ayia Napa, Areas

AGIA NAPA

26 07 2007

Golden sandy beaches abound on the eastern coast of cyprus in the free part of the Ammochostos (Famagusta) area. For many years and for many millions of visitors, the popular holiday resorts of agia napa and Paralimni - Protaras have been a true paradise for lovers of the sea, watersports and night life. The vivid blue sky reflected in the clear waters lapping the Blue Flag beaches of this sub-tropical paradise, truly lift the spirit!But there is more to the area. Inland you don’t have to travel far to explore and admire a number of Byzantine churches plus Continue Reading »

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Troodos Mountains, Areas

TROODOS MOUNTAINS

26 07 2007

The imposing Troodos mountain range raises its highest peak of Mount Olympos to over 1950 metres (6397 feet) above sea level and stretches across most of the western part of cyprus. This is contrast to the common association of cyprus with its coastal landscape of award-winning Blue Flag beaches, which these days are within easy reach of the majestic beauty of the pine scented forests of Troodos. Driving time from Limassol to Troodos Square is around Continue Reading »

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