Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. Its territory is 9 250 thousand square km. It is situated in the eastern part of the Mediterranean where three continents ( Asia, Europe and Africa ) are meeting. Population of Cyprus amounts about 670 000 people.

Those who visited it say that if the paradise is on Earth it's for sure Cyprus . It was not by chance that Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, has chosen Cyprus as her birthplace. As ancient myths told, it was here near coasts of Cyprus that she appeared from sea waves.

Warm climate, gold sandy beaches, picturesque pine-clad mountains, timeless cloisters as well as lively night life make Cyprus one of the most favourite resorts for tourists from all over the world.

The island of Aphrodite ( as Cyprus is often called) is rather small. It extends from east to west by 230 km, from north to south by 96 km only. You can go round the whole island by car or bus for a day, having learnt the life of its people in towns and villages. Cypriots are hard working, kind and hearty people. By birth they are Greeks, Turks and Armenians.

The contours of their island Cypriots often compare with an emerald and purple leaf that felt from a tree to the sea. And that's true, when you fly up to the island by airplane you can see numerous bays and gulfs that make the island look like a leaf and you see green valleys framed by brown mountains.

The mountain Pentadactylos ("Five fingers" in translation from Greek) rises above the long mountain chain that stretches out along the northern coast of Cyprus .

In the south-eastern part Cyprus is crossed by another mountain range - Troodos. From here, from Olympus, the highest point of the island, the splendid panorama is opened - picturesque bright green valleys, emerald forests and vineyards on mountainsides, housing estates of towns, wild rocks of canyons and tiny villages nestled up to twisting banks of small mountain rivers.

The farther in mountains the more green. In ancient times Cyprus was covered with thick impassable forests. Ships built from Cyprian pine and cedar were considered the best in the Mediterranean . In forest bushes and steep mountainsides you can meet rare animals and birds. If you'll be lucky you can see even moufflon, this gracious argali that lives high in the mountains and can be met very rarely. But on the Salty lake near Larnaka you can watch pink flamingos as much as you want. They fly here from coasts of the far Caspian Sea .

Sophisticated facilities, professional services, regular trade fairs and exhibitions have made Nicosia a favourable center for both local as well as offshore businesses. Alongside its importance as a commercial center, the city boasts a number of sights and events of cultural as well as historical interest. Overall, Nicosia is known for its successful union of business and pleasure, of the functional and the beautiful. It is unmistakably the cosmopolitan capital of our island.

Limassol - Lemesos

Cyprus (around 160,000 population) - Limassol, on the south coast of Cyprus , is the country's second largest city. It lies between the sites of two important historic city kingdoms that dominated the island in antiquity: Amathus to the east and Curium a few miles to the west. Both have yielded some of the most remarkable archaeological finds in the eastern Mediterranean .

With its modern Cyprus properties, villas, apartments, shops and restaurants, high standard of medical services and reputable schools, Limassol offers its visitors and residents a high standard of living. And there's no shortage of culture in this south coast town with its museums, castles, theaters and galleries. Within easy reach are some of the island's most celebrated historical monuments.

Larnaca - Larnaka

Cyprus (around 70,000 population) - The graceful row of majestic palms lining Larnaca’s seafront are a reminder of the 17th century, when Larnaca was the diplomatic and trading capital of Cyprus . But Larnaca sits on foundations of great antiquity. It was once an important city-kingdom known as Kition, allegedly founded by Noah’s son Khittim who is mentioned in the Bible.

Nowadays Larnaca is a thriving modern seaside town with excellent Cyprus property, villa, apartment, shops and restaurants, several museums, a large harbour, a cosmopolitan yacht marina with 200 berths and a number of luxury hotels on the golden sands stretching away to the east. It is also the home of the island’s main international airport. Larnaca Cyprus is standing on the shore of a nearby tranquil salt lake is one of the world’s most historic mosque, while the lake itself - home to tens of thousands of migrating birds every year - is a bird lover's paradise. Also within the area is one of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the eastern Mediterranean .

Paphos / Pafos

Cyprus (around 45,000 population) - The mild, healthy climate and beautiful countryside surrounding this south-western coastal town have attracted visitors to Paphos throughout history. Legend has it that the Goddess Aphrodite was born in its warm, translucent waters.

Over the centuries, countless civilizations have left their mark, rendering Paphos as a veritable treasure trove of antiquity, much of it still to be unearthed.

The special colors of the Pafos landscape, lush scenery and a magical coastline give the area a unique charm of its own. Admirably suitable for sports, recreation and relaxing lifestyle, the west coast enjoys long summers, mild winters and sensational beauty in springtime. In addition to the wealth of historical interest in and around Paphos itself, the unspoiled Akamas peninsula provides endless opportunities for swimming, boating, walking, observing bird and wildlife.

Furthermore, one can experience the complete contrast of majestic cedars in the mountains, or visit impressive hillside monasteries and painted churches.