Cyprus
Cyprus is a popular year round holiday destination. With a rich and diverse history plus a natural beauty ranging from golden beaches to rugged coastlines, rolling hills and forest clad mountains.
Greek is the official language although English is widely spoken and you will definitely feel at home if you hire a car as the Cypriots drive on the left hand side of the road! With the recent developments to the Cypriot infrastructure, driving is uncomplicated and it is certainly well worth hiring a car to explore the island's interior.
Nicosia is the largest city and the capital, well worth a visit for its historic city walls and churches. Limassol, a large cosmopolitan resort on the coast, is the second city of the island. With excellent shopping facilities and a wide range of tavernas, restaurants and bars along a fifteen mile stretch, Limassol is a busy and bustling centre. Paphos, with its charming harbour, superb historical sites and ancient monuments, has become an increasingly popular holiday choice.
Paphos combines the beauty of the mountains and the sea and boasts a friendly atmosphere with plenty to see and do including the Byzantine Castle of Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, St Paul's Pillar and the temple of Aphrodite. Evenings can be pleasantly spent on the beach promenade with its plethora of restaurants serving international and meze specialities.