Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is situated in the North Eastern section of The Mediterranean . The island is 64 kms South to Turkey 96 kms west of Syria, 400 kms to Egypt and 770 kms south east of the Greece. The total lenght of Cyprus’ shores are 780 kms.

The biggest city in Cyprus is Lefkoşa (Nicosia) which is both the capital of The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and of The Southern Greek part of the island.

The Geographical Position of Cyprus

Because of its geographical position, which is unique in the Mediterranean region, Cyprus has great geostrategical and geopolitical importance. Cyprus can control all the trade routes in Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Anatolian shores and the Middle-East. Consequently it has always been a focus of interest for hegemony and conquest by many great powers throughout the history.

Climate, Natural Life and Vegetation

Typical Mediterranean climate reigns over the island. Its summers are mostly hot and dry and its winters are mild and rainy. Yearly average rain fall is 500 mm. Average temperatures are 20°C – 30 °C in summers and 5 °C - 15 °C in winters. Country has an unique form of vegetation with its surprisingly beautiful variety of endemic species which coat themselves with many shades of colour in every season. Besides its famous fruits such an oranges, bergamot, lemons, tangerines and grapefruits. Different kind of vegetables, watermelons and olives trees are also grown widely. The shores of Cyprus are covered with eucalyptus and acacia trees, where as its mountains are homes to forests of pine trees. Nature usually wakes up around December with the arrival of first rains when the barren soil quickly turns green.

National park area, situated in Karpaz region of the island is entirely covered by olive trees. This is a place not like any other in the whole island. It has sand dunes of unmatched beauty, which offers many routes for trackers. Also the sea water temperature around the island is ideal for swimming during eight months of each year.

The two famous sea turtle species: Chelonia mydas and Caretta Caretta are still regularly visiting the shores of North Cyprus without being disturbed, just as they have been doing so for the last one hundred million years.

Cyprus has crystal water beaches that are now a rare commodity anywhere else in the Mediterranean Sea. There are many different kinds of habitat around our shores which offer ideal opportunities for swimmers, water sports and divers.

Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents where East meets West and a new experience awaits for you under the sun every day. Where championship Golf courses inviting beaches and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels.

We all love Cyprus and we want to share our love with you!