Here's why you'll want to vacation in Cyprus this year.
Cyprus in a nutshell: a place with a rich culture, a wonderful climate and magnificent beaches.
The island is a floral paradise, a place where cyclamens and
where cyclamen and wild orchids steal the show, and poppies are responsible for
an explosion of color. And if you're thinking, "But I want to sit and people-watch!
don't worry. There are more terraces than there are excuses for putting your diet on hold.
to put your diet on hold. And the icing on the cake? Your bank account stays as relaxed
as relaxed as you are, because you can eat incredibly delicious food for the price of a cinema ticket (sort of, of course).
So use your imagination: imagine a place where where the furniture whispers "I've seen better days", but where the food sings like a Greek god. This is the place to eat incredibly delicious food, surrounded by the charm of Cyprus. surrounded by the charm of Cyprus. The island is a stone's throw from Turkey (if you're an Olympic athlete). from Turkey (if you're an Olympic shot-putter, at least), and offers you an azure sea, pristine white beaches and a dry season that lasts so long you almost forget what an umbrella is. that you almost forget what an umbrella looks like.
Paphos
The place where UNESCO says, "You've got to see this!". At Character, we nod and add a "yes".
Character, we nod and add "yes, definitely".
definitely". But how do you discover this treasure? Put on your walking shoes,
because in Paphos, everything is done on foot. It's like walking through your history book
on foot, but without the annoying teacher who monotonously recites the years
recites the years.
Paphos is like an old coin, with two sides: Katho-Paphos,
the shiny side with all the restaurants and beaches where you can see yourself
where you can see yourself enjoying a mysterious drink with an umbrella inside. And then there's Nea-Paphos,
an open-air museum with no admission ticket. It's a bit like time travel, without the time machine. In the
In the lower town, you almost trip over the archaeological remains. Blocks and
blocks and pillars are strewn about as if a giant had dropped his legoset.
Limasol
Or Limasol. If Paphos is the historic heart, Limassol is the beating vein of party and fun.
is the beating vein of festivity and fun. The city boasts an arsenal of stores,
boutiques, nightlife and restaurants. Looking for peace and quiet? Explore the city park
where even the animals observe a strict siesta and the open-air theater transforms into
open-air theater turns into the Broadway of Cyprus in summer. A word of advice
for wine lovers: in September, Limassol transforms itself into the Napa
Valley of Cyprus during the wine festival. Don't expect a red carpet, but do expect red wine and Taylor Swift.
Red wine and a local Taylor Swift on stage.
Nicosia
Or Nicosia. The capital that balances on the fine line
between the Greek and Turkish parts. A wall cuts through the city like a knife through a cake.
like a knife in a cake, and suddenly a passport control is your ticket to a fairytale world.
fairytale world. Cosmopolitan boutiques with flair go hand in hand with
restaurants that know no menu but welcome you like family.
Troodoz Mountains
Or the Troodoz mountains, where you'll learn that Halloumi doesn't grow on trees, and experience real Cypriot life.
on trees, and where you'll experience real Cypriot life. Nestled in the heart of Cyprus
in the heart of Cyprus, the Troodos Mountains offer a refreshing refuge
from the summer heat with its cool breezes and shady forests. It's a world unto itself
rich in diversity, culture and history. Picturesque hiking trails
that take you past babbling brooks, waterfalls and through dense forests, to the
majestic peaks that offer breathtaking views of the island,
the Troodos mountains are a paradise for nature lovers and hikers alike.
