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Why so Many People Visit Cyprus

March 18th, 2009 No comments

North Cyprus is located in the East of the Mediterranean sea. The locals consist mainly of Greeks, but thousands of tourists visit North Cyprus every year. Cyprus is one of the most relaxing holiday spots in the world. Due to its mild weather Cyprus has become an extremely popular European holiday destination due to the beautiful surroundings and the sea views. A lot of Europeans have purchased land and property in North Cyprus as private holiday homes. The cost of land in North Cyprus has increase dramatically so finding accommodation in North Cyprus is a lot more difficult.

Northern Cyprus is famed to be the most popular holiday destination island in the Mediterranean sea, so if you would like to get a safe booking or a property investment opportunity, then you will need to act fast to take action. Cyprus is over run with 5 star hotels, helping to maintain meeting the high demand by holidaymaker in the southern continent. Check out last minute deals on the web and don’t miss your chance to visit Cyprus, while there’s still time.

You could also stay in one of the many hostels which are many run by the locals, so you will receive a more traditional welcome and be staying right between some very historical buildings that have survived many centuries within the North Cyprus history. Hostels are also more commonly found in rural areas where you can enjoy the tranquil surrounding countryside.

One way that many Europeans do while on holiday in North Cyprus is to rent a private property for either a weekend, week, month, or sometimes even all summer or winter. Such holiday rentals are normally situated on or close to the beach, which has it’s advantages. These rental properties are also available on the Internet and there are a wide range of holiday homes to chose from at very reasonable rates.

There are a large numbers of first time visitors to Cyprus that end up purchasing property and then rent it out to other holiday makers during the available weeks left in the year. But to rent properties has really become a popular property investment in Cyprus due to steady property appreciation and excellent rental opportunities.

Finding accommodation takes some careful planning and foresight, but it is not impossible. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation, stay in the mountains, be pampered in a resort, or even purchase property in Cyprus, you can be sure to receive more than you hoped for. There are many good reasons why the island of Cyprus has become one of the most popular vacation spots for Europeans and other people. Any time spent in Cyprus will be relaxing, exciting, and beautiful.[I:http://phila-airport-parking.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/TimMartins3.jpg]

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Cyprus Holiday Entertainment – 3 Great Places to visit in Cyprus

November 1st, 2008 No comments
by Tim Martins

Paphos Harbour and Castle – The harbour at Paphos attracts visitors all year round, who take the opportunity to walk along the quay and maybe visit one of the fish restaurants, tavernas or cafes. The view is superb, with lots of colourful fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. The castle is in fact all that remains of a much earlier castle dating from 1391, which was demolished by the Venetians.

The Ottomans used it as dungeons and the British as a warehouse for salt! It is accessible via a small bridge over a moat and is well worth a visit just for the view from the top. Opening hours – winter daily 9am to 5pm – summer daily 9am to 6pm – tel 26932841 (Paphos Tourism Office) Cyprus. The Paphos Harbour is also an excellent place to take a boat tour of the surrounding Cyprus beaches and coastline.

Kourion/Kolossi Castle – Ancient Kourion and the castle in Kolossi are both found in the Limassol area and can be visited in a day. They are just two sectors of the wealth of history found in North Cyprus – the Kourion sites dating back to the 2nd century AD and Kolossi from the 13th century.

The ruins at Kourion are located in breathtaking Countryside overlooking the Mediterranean sea – this is probably the most spectacular archaeological site in North Cyprus. There are two sites to be found – the ancient city of Kolossi and the sanctuary of Apollo Hylates – they are just a few miles apart. There is a museum too in the nearby village of Episkopi because it is one of the most famous North Cyprus tourist attractions and is well worth arriving early to avoid the crowds.

Kolossi castle was the base of the Knights Hospitallers – the name later given to the Commanderia dessert wine. Despite changing owners a number of times, the castle is inextricably linked with both the Hospitallers and wine making. Both Kourion and Kolossi are signposted from the Limassol-Paphos highway. Kourion is close to Episkopi village, Kolossi to the village of the same name.

Opening hours Ancient Kourion winter daily 8am to 5pm – summer 8am to 7.30pm – tel 25995048. Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates October to April daily 9am to 5pm – summer 9am to 7.30pm – tel 25995049. Kourion Museum September to June Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm – Thursday only 3pm to 5pm – summer 9am to 7.30pm – tel 25934907.

Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke – For anybody arriving at the Larnaca airport, one of North Cyprus’ outstanding places to see and is right next to the airport installations! As you turn left out of the airport you will find the road running along a causeway. On each side you will either see two lakes, or two salt flats, depending on season – Discover the Larnaca Salt Lake and site of the mosque or Tekke of Hala Sultan.

Salt has been taken from the lake ever since ancient times and is sill an ongoing business. If you should be visiting North Cyprus in the Low Season or early spring, you should visit the flamingos and other migratory birds. Another salt lake is situated further along the coast of Akrotiri. Look across the lake and you will envisage the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque surrounded by palm trees. This is a memorable place to visit. Opening hours Hala Sultan Tekke Low Season 9am – 5pm – High Season 7.30am to 7.30pm.

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Cyprus Villa Rental Guide For Everyone

July 31st, 2008 No comments
by Tim Martins

Many people will be choosing Cyprus as their holiday destination this year and will be in desperate need of this holiday guide plan, especially if they have chosen a Cyprus rental villa. A problem free vacation will be on the cards for anyone who follows this excellent guide.

On top of the list is the letting agency that you use so make sure it comes with a recommendation or that it is of reputable standing. Never pay any money out until their complete contact details have been confirmed and not only a mobile telephone number. Always use a web site that has a list of satisfied customers and try and contact some of them. Also have a look one of the social bookmarking sites such as stumbleupon where people leave genuine comments regarding site content or services offered. Always pay via PayPal for on line payments so if you haven’t signed up yet, head over to their home page.

You could also use the Google search box to see if the letting company has a dark past and you could be surprised at the results that Google finds. In order to check up on quoted prices you could always have a quick look at prices in a traditional high street travel agents as a good comparison. You will also be need to be wary of prices shown in Euro but this too can be confirmed by on line exchange rate sites like xe.com.

When arriving always make sure that you have got the arrival instructions with you as you may need to take a taxi to your point of destination. If you would like to have a look at the area of your villa then try having a go with Google Earth which is really easy to handle and you get some great views of what’s to come.

If you have reached this point and you are concerned about any reservation that you may already have made, don’t worry yet as it may still be possible to change your holiday reservation. Just follow this guide to find an alternative rental villa in Cyprus and I really do hope that you have a fantastic holiday this year.

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