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Getting Around In Cyprus
The globe-trotters of modern world have quite a few destinations to choose from. There are those well known European travel destinations which have cold climate round the year to the hot Egypt which offers its’ charm of old world pyramids. Global Tourists who have already been to such celebrated destinations are always in the lookout of new and exciting place to spend some quality vacation time to get away from the daily rut, which their busy lives offer.
Amidst all the very well known travel destinations over the world, there is a popular destination located in the serene climate of Eastern Europe which is famously known as Cyprus. Not so big in size and equally less in terms of population (3,572 square miles & 855 thousand respectively), Cyprus is abundantly bestowed with the rare combination of scenic beauty and the old world charm. It has the beautiful beaches straddled with the historic Greek mountains neatly put together in an awesome landscaping. This beautiful country can be reached via all the possible modes of travel e.g. Air, Water and land. Major three airports in Cyprus are quite close to the city-centers and are known as Larnaca (happens to be main airport!), Pafos and Ercan while the major passenger ports being Heraklion, Rhodes, Haifa and Port Said. The only word of advice here would be to ensure that tourist take the Airways in winters especially as the waterways has limited services during winters. Enough care should be taken to ensure that the ports chosen for entry into Cyprus are not declared illegal.
Nicosia has been in problems more so because it segmented by the Green Line that separates the Southern from the northern portion. One can see numerous buildings here that belong to the 12th century era. There are many museums dedicated to the culture and Venetian City Walls which the travelers are bound to get mesmerized with. The Troodos Mountain Ranges are a natural splendor. There are resorts present over there which offer maximum comfort and you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. One of the more famous – Buyuk Hammam is a Turkish bath present in Nicosia, is simply marvelous for a complete relaxation.
Once you are in the country, you have abundant opportunity to explore and enjoy the celebration of life Cyprus offers. On one side of it you have natural beauty of Cyprus to the other side which has the historic sites like Royal Tombs, monasteries, mosques etc in Nicosia which is the capital of Cyprus since 12th century. The other destinations which are quite famous for its archeological sites like Fort and museums are Larnaca. Cyprus is very well known world over for its wines and hence appropriately it hosts the famous wine festival at Limassol where the bright colors in the day and resplendent nights make the tourist enthralled. If the tourist is one of those nature lovers then Cyprus is an ideal destination for exploration as it offers the natural parks, protected reserves & beautiful Troodos Mountains at Pafos.
For the ones who want to exercise their taste buds, Cyprus is never behind in displaying its culinary skills. Seafood lovers would especially enjoy the delicacies like Tava, Dolmades, stifado and garides. These are famous dishes of Cyprus which are prepared from ingredients including beef and prawn. Wine and brandy are Cyprus’s well known products and are frequently available in its southern region. If you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage, Coffee is the choice you can go for in Cyprus which is the formal drink of the country. The local food stores are the best places to visit in case of day to day requirements.
Few facts about Cyprus, which may be helpful if you plan to visit are the weather in Cyprus is warm and Mediterranean which means light clothes in summers while preparing self for frequent rains in winters. Greek is the major language while English is understood as well. The currency of Cyprus is Cypriot pound which is approx 2.5 USD. Tourists are not permitted to carry any vegetables, seed, fruits or any other agricultural products without the approval from the concerned authorities. Shop a lot as there are no departure taxes.
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