Cosmopolitan cities with a modern-day infrastructure along with a variant inheritance, combining a thrilling composition of romance, history along with leisure is what Cyprus has become. A sensibility of society along with an awareness of history constitutes a secure and scenic island with a desirable climate, changing seasons, fresh air and a generous nation.

Cyprus is now within the EU and enjoy all the benefits that follow and with the island’s long-lasting association with the British means that English is spoken in all places, the community are neighbourly, they drive on the left and Brits may well live, work and own Cyprus Properties readily within the southern part. Amongst the more renowned destinations within the med it has few equals. Read the rest of this entry »

Long neglected in comparison to its well-know neighbour to the south, North Cyprus has come into its own in recent years and now stands proudly as one of the most ‘up and coming’ Mediterranean holiday destinations. The island’s history has seen it under the rule of most of the world’s powers; from the Romans, ancient Greeks and Lusignans, to its more recent past as a British colony. In the 1970’s, the island was subject to international dispute again, culminating in an invasion by Turkish forces to protect the interests of their compatriot Turkish Cypriots. The result was the ‘green line’. Under the control of the United Nations, this border separated the two parts of Cyprus and also effectively isolated the north, both politically and economically. The island remains divided, and of the world’s powers, only Turkey technically recognises the state of North Cyprus. However, recent history has seen changes and it is now possible for visitors and residents to freely cross between the parts of the island. Read the rest of this entry »

Why is it that visitors flock to the island of Cyprus? This Mediterranean holiday destination seems to offer so much to tourists that it’s no wonder that many visitors even decide to make it their home.

When you look at Cyprus on a map, you may be surprised to see exactly where it’s located. Although a member of the European Union, the country has a geographical location that puts it considerably closer to many Middle Eastern countries than to western Europe.

This is important because it helps to explain both the climate and the history of this unique island. As the second largest land mass in the Mediterranean, it also offers more variety than you might imagine. Read the rest of this entry »