A sophisticated country, whose nine-thousand-year cultural legacy infuses East and West. An historic island where modern travellers retrace the footsteps of figures as diverse as St.Paul, Alexander the Great and Leonardo da Vinci. And a romantic island, once Anthony’s gift to Cleopatra and where, according to mythology, the goddess Aphrodite first emerged from the sea.

Nestled into the eastern Mediterranean Sea and a veritable crossroads of three continents, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, its area is 9,251 square km and its coastline is 648 km, and an ideal starting point for the discovery of other exotic locales such as the Greek Islands, Egypt and the Middle East - in fact, mini-cruises set off for these places from Cyprus almost every day.

Cyprus’s intriguing history, entwined with mythology, has created a country with character and traditions all its own and the Cypriots themselves are a resilient people. From independent travellers to honeymooners, archaeology aficionados to friends of nature, every visitor to Cyprus finds the island offers layer upon layer of discovery. Food lovers delight in farm-fresh halloumi cheese and delectable meze, the local specialty appetizers that mix Western ingredients with Eastern zest. Travellers on business appreciate the fine conference facilities and warm, professional service at more than 64 hotels and resorts, and like incentive groups value the proximity of the beach. And that golden Old World sunshine - there are generally 300-plus sunny days per year –and the small fluctuations of temperature is something few can resist. That is why many Europeans choose Cyprus not only as a vocational destination, but also as a permanent home after retirement or as a place to establish their business.