Kyrenia is a town in Northern Cyprus and is noted for its historic castle and a harbor. Though the region is geographically a part of Cyprus, it has been under the control of Turkey right from 1974. Archaeological remains found in the region suggest that the region has been inhabited from the Neolithic Age. One of the most popular tourist destination in Northern Cyprus, the town is home to just 22000 people and is well connected by air and ferry services.
The Kyrenia castle is perhaps the best known historical monument in the town and is located near the harbor. It was constructed in the 7th Century by Byzantine rulers and has been occupied by the Ottomans, Turks and finally the British. The Shipwreck museum is another noted museum located within the Kyrenia castle. It has the remains of a ship that crashed o the coast of Kyrenia in 305 B.C. Other than visiting the historical monuments,you may also involve in activities like Turtle watching, scuba diving or even paragliding.
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Paphos, a coastal region to the west of Cyprus is the mythical birth place of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. The western part is completely different from the eastern side and even has some of the best beaches. Set in the beautiful backdrop of the emerald sea, the golden sanded beaches are a real treat to the eyes. Checkout some of the water sports like jet skiing or para sailing or sit back and relax the view of sea from the beautiful golden sands.
Quench your thirst for history by paying a visit to some of the historic ruins like the Temple of Aphrodite or the castles and museums. When at Paphos, relishing a mean or two at some of the great Cypriot restaurants is a must. Enjoy tasty Greek salads and other local delicacies. Come to Paphos and get ready to lose yourself in its magic!
The Larnaca region is the Eastern region of Cyprus and is known to be the best place in Cyprus for a holiday. With lots of beaches and resorts in this region, having fun is all that matters here. Beautiful golden beaches with water that have shades of emerald can be found at Ayia Napa and Nissi. These places are just great for water sports and boat rides.
Another famous resort in this region is Protaras which is known to have the quietest and the best beach in this region – The Fig Tree bay. Its not just beaches when it comes to Larnaca, you can also pay a visit to the local temples,churches or monasteries. There is something for everyone. The Larnaca region is also known for its nightlife and with a multitude of clubs and bars, having fun is all that matters when you’re on a holiday at the Larnaca region!!
Cyprus is an Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean and is bounded by Turkey,Syria,Lebanon,Greece and Egypt. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and perhaps the most famous of the tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. A former British colony, Cyprus attracts around 2.5 million tourists a year and tourism is the most important industry in the country.
Cyprus is said to have derived its name from the Mediterranean cypress tree or the Greek name for the henna plant. Ancient Greek mythology holds that Goddess Aphrodite, the god of love and beauty was born on this island. The island has a number of resorts in Protaras and Ayia Napa which are places with beautiful beaches with golden sands and also places of historical importance. Aphrodite hills are known for its beautiful golf courses, a bit expensive though, but its worth it and Paphos is known for reflecting the history of Cyprus. Cyprus has all the ingredients of a perfect holiday!
