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Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and has a rich and dramatic history going back over nine thousand years.
It has experienced many invasions by a mixture of civilisations that have all left a part of their culture behind which has helped shape the character that is found in Cyprus today.
For those who enjoy archaeology there is a wide range of things to see. From the Neolithic Age, the Ancient Greeks and the Romans where churches and monasteries still stand from the Byzantine times, castles and palaces from the days of the Crusaders. Cyprus is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite goddess of love and beauty. It is rumoured that she emerged from the Paphos foam to become a famous cult figure. The rugged rocks at her birth shore are known as Aphrodite Rocks or Petra tou Romiou.  Cyprus is blessed with natural beauty that ranges from secluded sandy beaches and rugged coastline to gently sloping hills to forest covered mountains.
So it is hardly surprising that with such an historic and legendary background Cyprus has developed quite a unique character and has something to suit everyone. So together with the friendly Cypriot hospitality on offer makes Cyprus the ideal place for a holiday.
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