You may find yourself in need of a well earned holiday at this time of year, but when it comes to choosing where to travel to, the options may seem uninspiring and limited to you, leaving the final decision a hard one to make. You may find travelling to long haul destinations in search of the sun a bit tiring and time consuming for a quick week away, whilst the European options seem too cold. You might be someone who visits the Canary Islands regularly during the winter, but is now feeling sick of them and in need of a change. In this case, why not give Cyprus a try? Many people believe that Cyprus is a summer only destination and will be too uncomfortably cold if you travel there in the winter. However, temperatures in Cyprus surprisingly challenge those in the Canaries leaving the island to market itself as a year round holiday destination.
The sunshine is understandably a big incentive to travel there, but as well as this Cyprus has a great deal to explore and uncover with around 8,000 years worth of religion and romantic mythology, as well as being the birthplace of Aphrodite, the love goddess, according to legend. At the Rock of Aphrodite, where the goddess is said to of emerged from the sea, local legend states that if you swim around the larger of the two rocks you are certain to discover true love! Fascinating history is in fact abundant everywhere you turn here; the island has been ruled at one point or another by the Greeks, Romans, Turks and the Brits to name just a few. Each rule has left an impression, which makes for an interesting and unique historical setting. You must pay a visit to the beautiful Troodos Mountains to complete any visit to Cyprus, where you'll discover the colourful local Troodos Square market at it's summit. No matter where you choose to base yourself,
Cyprus holidays cater brilliantly for a wide range of holidaymakers, so whether you want to explore, let your hair down or simply relax there will be a resort perfectly suited to you. And wherever you end up on the captivating island of Cyprus, the warmth of the genuine, friendly local hospitality will leave you wanting more and more of this beautiful place.
