Europe Explored » Ayia Napa https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Selecting Fantastic Holiday Villas In Cyprus https://europeexplored.com/2012/04/24/selecting-fantastic-holiday-villas-in-cyprus/ https://europeexplored.com/2012/04/24/selecting-fantastic-holiday-villas-in-cyprus/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:19:07 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=7137 Cyprus today is one of the famous tourist destinations in the world. It has a rich culture to unfold and encapsulating scenic beauty. In Cyprus, there is no dearth of beautiful villas, hotels and resorts. You can plan your accommodation as per your budget. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Ronald Saunders Accommodation […]

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Cyprus today is one of the famous tourist destinations in the world. It has a rich culture to unfold and encapsulating scenic beauty. In Cyprus, there is no dearth of beautiful villas, hotels and resorts. You can plan your accommodation as per your budget.

Cyprus Coast
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Accommodation to please the elderly and the adventurous young crowd!

The popular resort of Ayia Napa is full of wild nightlife and thrills. If you do not prefer seclusion, you can also rent out flats and villas near the town. Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos have luxurious resorts and villas. Also there are a few villas, which are wheel chair friendly. If you have some disabled members in your family try to search for a villa with wheel chair facilities and you will find plenty available in Cyprus. You can rent a holiday villa and enjoy your holidays in a private pool and the fantabulous nightlife as well. Cyprus is an ideal destination for honeymoon couples and even young crowd. 

Villas right on the beach

Cyprus is a small Island and many villas are right on the beach. You open the door and can walk right to the beachfront, this is like dream come true. Cyprus is full of Villas and holiday apartments. All those who do not want to confine themselves inside hotel rooms can opt for villas. You can rent a villa in Cyprus for long term and short term. It all depends on the duration of your holidays.

On-line booking services will help find your matching villa

There are many online booking services, which offer range of villas all around Cyprus. You can search for a variety of them online. There are villas, which are available, all year round even during the summer days! The are many villas with low prices but you can also find the most luxurious villas around Europe!  Winters are usually off-season in Cyprus. Many honeymoon couples visit Cyprus during the winter. There are honeymoon villas available in all destinations in Cyprus, which have very low prices during this time of year.

Cyprus people are friendly and ever helping. No matter what your holiday purpose is, you will be given the best of facilities. Do not worry about old age group or even newborn. Come with your family and check in in any of the Cyprus villas, you will have best of the services available. There are different villas with different specialties or themes. Specify your holiday purpose and your requirements, all you have to do is to pack your luggage and come to Cyprus, rest all is taken care of.

About the Author:
Mr Charalambos Touloupos runs Cyprus Car Hire portal a family owned car hire business based in Cyprus. Their goal is to offers the lowest rates for car hire in Paphos with personal attention to each customer.

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Top Places to Visit in Cyprus https://europeexplored.com/2012/04/20/top-places-to-visit-in-cyprus/ https://europeexplored.com/2012/04/20/top-places-to-visit-in-cyprus/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:04:24 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=7017 It is no surprise that people are drawn to the Island of Cyprus, you can sunbathe on the finest beaches in the Mediterranean and enjoy the electric nightlife especially in resorts such as Ayia Napa. Visitors receive a warm welcome from the locals and even the temperature heats up to almost 40oc in July and […]

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It is no surprise that people are drawn to the Island of Cyprus, you can sunbathe on the finest beaches in the Mediterranean and enjoy the electric nightlife especially in resorts such as Ayia Napa.

Visitors receive a warm welcome from the locals and even the temperature heats up to almost 40oc in July and August. Cyprus has the warmest climate in the Mediterranean and the warmest winters, so you can go any time of year. Here are the top places to visit:

Coastal view from nature trail walk at Aphrodite's Bath in Cyprus
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Petra tou Romiou

On the southern coast of the island lies Petra tou Romiou, a rock off the shore at one of the finest beaches in Cyprus and more famously referred to as Aphrodite’s Rock. This is because it is known as the birthplace of the mythological goddess of love Aphrodite. This is one of those must see places because it is a strikingly stunning area of natural beauty particularly the views from the road which travel from Paphos to Limassol that runs along the top of the cliffs.

Ayia Napa

On the far eastern side of the island, Ayia Napa has earned itself the reputation for the destination for those who love to party. This resort attracts oodles of tourists and has lots of beaches where you can experience a variety of water sports which range from water skiing to canoeing, scuba diving to wind surfing you can really take your pick. Ayia Napa is also home to the biggest waterpark in Europe so if you are a thrill seeker and love giant water slides then WaterWorld Waterpark is for you. It has many attractions, areas for parents to relax and playground areas for the kids.

Paphos Castle, Cyprus
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Paphos Harbour and Castle

Paphos Harbour and Castle is on every tourists list of attractions to visit in Cyprus. Here you will find the remains of a castle which dates back to 1391. All round you will find stunning views and you can also enjoy a tour of the beautiful coastline by boat. You can take relaxing walks along the quay and sit in one of the many cafes and restaurants.

Nicosia

Finally, you can’t visit Cyprus without exploring its capital city, Nicosia. Its beautiful stone walls were built in the 16th century by venetians with lots of hidden delights. If you have had enough of exploring the city architecture, Nicosia also has a famous shopping centre called Laiki Yitoniak. You can also enjoy the many excellent places to eat and pick up a few souvenirs and gifts to take back home.

Whether you are looking for a holiday that’s jam packed with adventure, laid back with lots of sun and sea or filled with culture, then Cyprus is the holiday destination for you. There are many cheap flights to Cyprus so book yours now.


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Ayia Napa Resort with its most beautiful beaches in Cyprus https://europeexplored.com/2011/07/31/ayia-napa-resort-with-its-most-beautiful-beaches-in-cyprus/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/07/31/ayia-napa-resort-with-its-most-beautiful-beaches-in-cyprus/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:39:42 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=4723 Ayia Napa is a very famous and popular resort, which can be found in the south-eastern tip of the island of Cyprus. Originally a poor fishing village Ayia Napa changed it face like by a magic into a very visited site, which annually welcomes thousands of tourists from all around the world. Sandy beaches on […]

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Ayia Napa is a very famous and popular resort, which can be found in the south-eastern tip of the island of Cyprus. Originally a poor fishing village Ayia Napa changed it face like by a magic into a very visited site, which annually welcomes thousands of tourists from all around the world.

Sandy beaches on the southern coast of Cyprus are very popular among tourists already for years. There are lots of young people coming here every summer. Cyprus’ beaches are traditionally evaluated very positively. The coast slowly descends into the warm turquoise water. The crystal clear sea is suitable for the lovers of water sports – here you can try paragliding or riding on water skis, or diving.

Until the late 18th century, the only inhabitants on the island were monks from the local monastery. The monastery was built specifically as a home for sacred icon, which according to legend, should appear to hunters during hunting. Just after almost two centuries, about twenty civilians moved to the area and founded the city, in the middle of which you can find a monastery.

Nature around Ayia Napa is beautiful, there are also many cultural and historical monuments and archaeological sites and beautiful churches.

How to get here
During the summer season you can take a ferry from the Greek island of Rhodes or the city of Piraeus and Turkish Tasuku. It can be reached by air, Ayia Napa is located about 50 kilometers from the airport in Larnaca.


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