Read Up on Geography Maps of Cyprus

Cyprus has an awesome cultural heritage and everywhere you travel you will find ancient monuments and sites, churches and monasteries bearing witness to over 9,000 years of civilisation. Geography maps of Cyprus show the island stands at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe and this colourful mix is reflected in its cultural history. Cyprus property for sale is popular on the island as there is real estate to suit every taste and budget. There is also a great choice of flights to Cyprus from the UK to the two international airports that make for east access to your place in the sun.

The south-west corner of Cyprus has an ambience all of its own and geography maps of Cyprus help in discovering the very different areas within the Paphos district. Paphos town manages to combine both culture and entertainment in a conveniently sized package. Here there are stunning archaeological gems situated amongst the beach-front resort hotels and golden beaches. Paphos was probably the first area that Cyprus property for sale became popular and there is now a well established ex-pat community. In the same district is Polis which is set on the wide Chrysohou Bay that runs along the north-west sweep of Cyprus. Ideal for walking and hiking and giving fabulous views to both sides of the island, it is a magnet for anyone seraching for a quieter and less developed region.

Following geography maps of Cyprus you will see the impressive Troodos mountain range stretches across most of the western side and centre of the island and at the foothills of the mountains you will find Limassol which is the centre of winemaking on the island. It has many excellent hotels and offers a good base for visitors who can head for the hills after enjoying the city's bright lights and nightlife.

Larnaca one of the oldest towns, it has Christian churches dating from as early as the ninth century and there are also ancient Muslim mosques, the most famous being Hala Sultan Tekke which is situated on the shores of the salt lake and dates from around 647AD. The beach lies next to the attractive seafront promenade which is called Finikoudes after the tall palm trees that line it. Geography maps of Cyprus also show it is home to the main international airport form where there are regular flights to Cyprus from the UK.

The bustling holiday town of Ayia Napa is just a short bus ride away where there is a string of beaches extending for 25km along the coast. It has its party reputation but also has luxury hotels and a vast array of water sports, as well as bars and restaurants all the way along the stretches of sand. You will see on geography maps of Cyprus that the more family orientated town of Potaras is just a short drive to the east of Ayia Napa and has the beautiful Fig Tree Bay as its focal point.

A brief overview of the towns showing on geography maps of Cyprus along the southern coastline, it is easy to see why Cyprus property for sale is sought after, there areas to suit everyone - so check out flights to Cyprus from the UK and come and see for yourselves!


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Kate Smith suggests getting geography maps of Cyprus when looking for Cyprus property for sale.