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Cyprus Holidays
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and stretches 150 miles from the west coast to its east and 60 miles from north to south. The Cyprus holiday resort towns Limassol, Paphos, Protaras, Polis, Ayia Napa and Pissouri Bay house the most of the hotel, Villa and apartment holiday accommodation. Cyprus has six major towns Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and three coastal towns of Limassol, Larnaka, Pafos, and in Northern Cyprus Kyrenia and Famagusta.
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Cyprus Holidays – Enjoy Cyprus at any time of the year
Cyprus, situated in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, Cyprus has a subtropical climate. During July and August temperatures rise to more than 40°C, in the central Mesaoria plain, leaving the land dry with brown and gold colours broken only by the green leaves of the olive, carob and fig trees. Cyprus is an excellent choice for summer holidays or holidays during the UK winter season.
Holidays in Cyprus - Ancient monuments and archaeological sites
Cyprus has a fascinating history and rich cultural heritage. Those taking holidays in Cyprus have a vast range of ancient monuments and archaeological sites to visit. This is particularly so in Paphos, which is on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage sites. The most prominent features of Cyprus are two mountain ranges the higher of the two is the southern Troodos range, at 2,000 metres above sea level and in winter it is with snow covered. Following the invasion by Turkey of 1974, just over one third of the island remains under Turkish rule. The 'Green Line' that cuts through the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia divides the country, the last remaining divided capital in Europe.
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