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there was an island...bathed in Mediterranean
sunshine, where the sky was blue, the sea
warm and the sandy beaches were fringed
with swaying palm trees… Imagine you
could go hiking or ski in the mountains
in the morning, and deep-sea dive in the
afternoon, visit ancient archaeological
sites one day and watch the sunset on the
waterfront the next… Imagine a place
where the people were friendly, it was safe,
the pace of life was easy, the food tasty,
and the simple life was good.
Now imagine this is not a fairytale, but
part of daily life in Cyprus.
COULD THIS BE FOR YOU?
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and
especially the western region of Pafos,
as well as being a popular winter sun
destination for romantic and family holidays,
is also one of the best-kept secrets as
a lifestyle destination. Living here is
easy, as Cypriots drive on the left, English
is widely spoken and understood, the Cypriot
legal system is based on the English one
and you enjoy the benefits of a stable growing
economy that is part of the EU. Cyprus is
also becoming a most attractive low-tax
haven for ex-patriots, and the exceptionally
low levels of crime make it a safe place
to live at any time of life.
The mythical island of Cyprus, with
its spectacular Troodos mountains, traditional
villages, sandy beaches, long coastline
and Akamas national park has centuries of
culture to be proud of, and a vibrant Mediterranean
lifestyle waiting for you today.
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The standard of
living in Cyprus is excellent and the
cost of living emarkably low considering
the quality of life. A virtually pollution
free environment and enviably low crime
rates make the island a comfortable and
stress-free place to reside.
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FABULOUS
SCENERY
With its fantastic all-year
round summer climate, fine beaches
and mart new golf courses, Cyprus
is no less renowned for the warm hospitality
of its locals and relaxing Mediterranean
lifestyle. The island of Cyprus is
the third largest in the Mediterranean
covering a land area of 9,251km2.
The land mass itself contrasts between
the pine forest clad peaks of the
Troodos mountain range, stunning natural
rock formations and long stretches
of sandy beach.
SANDY
BEACHES AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGES
The warm blue waters of the sparkling
Mediterranean Sea are calm, making
pure pleasure of a day’s sailing
or time spent relaxing on the beach.
A sense of timelessness lingers in
the foothills and mountain villages
of the Troodos, where daily life has
changed little as the centuries have
passed. The hospitality of old Cyprus
can still be found and savoured here
in many family tavernas. Take lunch
under trailing vines that provide
a shady respite for lunch from the
hot summer sun.
CULTURAL WEALTH
Aside from the island’s obvious
visitor appeal with its expanse of
stunning coastline, guaranteed sunshine,
quaint traditional villages nestling
on spectacular mountains, and irresistible
cuisine, Cyprus’ richly textured
society and culture offer that bit
more than most holiday destinations.
Lying at the crossroads of Europe,
Asia and Africa the country reflects
a multitude of cultural influences. |
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL
RICHES
Numerous archaeological finds across the
island bear witness to many ancient civilisations
that have left their influence on the island
over the centuries. This extraordinary heritage
goes back over 10,000 years, and makes Cyprus
the diverse and captivating land it is today.
GETTING HERE
For travellers, getting here has never been
easier with record numbers of international
flights and sea connections. Door-to-door
travel times are shorter than many other
European destinations. Once you are here,
the island is easiest to navigate by car
or jeep, which you can rent locally. We
are happy to help you find and book your
flights to Cyprus to meet us and view our
properties. Take advantage of our complimentary
travel and accommodation booking service!
| CYPRUS
IN PROFILE |
| Capital |
Nicosia
(Lefkosia) |
| Population |
800,000 |
| Days
of sunshine per year |
340
for 11 hours per day |
| International
airports |
Pafos
and Larnaca |
| International
ports |
Limassol |
| Average
per capita income |
US$
15,000 p.a. |
| Blue
flag beaches |
39 |
| Currency |
Cyprus
Pound |
| Language |
Greek
and English widely spoken |
| Member
of |
UN,
British Commonwealth,
EU (since 1st May 2004) |
SEASONAL
TEMPERATURES
One of the main attractions of buying property
and living in Cyprus is the year-round guaranteed
sunshine. Take a look at the temperature
chart and decide - where would you prefer
to be today?
| AVERAGE
DAYTIME MONTHLY TEMPERATURES: |
| Month |
Air Temperature |
Water Temperature |
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C |
O
F |
O
C |
O
F |
| January |
12 |
52 |
16 |
61 |
| February |
12 |
52 |
15 |
59 |
| March |
13 |
56 |
16 |
61 |
| April |
16 |
61 |
18 |
64 |
| May |
20 |
68 |
20 |
68 |
| June
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23 |
74 |
23 |
74 |
| July |
25 |
78 |
24 |
76 |
| August
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26 |
79 |
24 |
76 |
| September |
23 |
75 |
26 |
79 |
| October
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21 |
70 |
25 |
77 |
| November |
17 |
63 |
20 |
68 |
| December |
13 |
57 |
15 |
59 |
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