CYPRUS - Europe's popular holiday destination:
Cyprus is the third largest island of the Mediterranean with a population of some 750,000. The island is a stepping stone between Europe, Asia and Africa. Cyprus traditionally derived it's income from agriculture and mining, and more recently from exports of fresh fruit and vegetables - the Cyprus potato is well known in Europe!. The most significant industry is tourism. The island has all the natural resources - fantastic climate with plenty of sunshine, blue seas, sandy beaches and the incomparable hospitality of the local people - to provide the ideal destination for the holidaymaker. Cyprus caters for all ages. The school breaks are a favourite time for family holidays, the island boasts a number of water parks all with exhilarating adventure rides. Sea lovers will enjoy the wide range of water sports on offer and the number of short and full day cruises up and down the coast. Spring and Autumn is a popular time for couples who wish to enjoy the warmth and peace of Cyprus.
Sun worshipper? Night owl? - Both?:
Soak up the sun by day and live it up by night! - Protaras is the southern most eastern corner of Cyprus. It shares the same stretch of coastline as Ayia Napa and Paralimni...and therefore experiences the best of the Cypriot sun. It is popular for it's quiet, safe and sandy beaches which makes Protaras the ideal holiday destination for the family getaway. It's glorious beaches; cater for all the needs of the water sports enthusiasts - from snorkeling in the secluded bays to more adventurous scuba diving and paragliding in the clear blue skies.
For the night owls there is a multitude of cafes and tavernas for amusement under the starry sky in all resorts. In Ayia Napa the discos provide the best in musical entertainment and become a main attraction for worldwide artists from all entertainment backgrounds.
Flights & Driving in Cyprus:
Inexpensive car hire, good roads and signposting and always a handy villager ready and willing to give directions - what more could a visiting motorist wish for? Many holidaymakers choose to pre-book a hire car (surf the net for some great deals) for collection on arrival at the airport. The maximum speed limit on the motorway is 100km and the good news is, as per the UK, they drive on the left. For road journeys from Pathos Airport add around 75 mins.
Other Activities:
banana boats, snorkeling, speed boat hire, glass bottom boat, para sailing/gliding.
