Cyprus is the warmest island in the Mediterranean. The mean daily temperature in June to August ranges between 26°C on the central plain to 22°C on the Troodos mountains, while the average maximum temperature for these months ranges between 36°C and 27°C. Winters are mild. The island, on average, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine every year, and the rainy season is confined to the period between November to March. Snow occurs rarely in the lowland and on the no... [read more]

Paphos is a costal town in southern Cyprus that is built around a fascinating history. According to Greek mythology it was the birth place of the goddess of love Aphrodite it was because of this that during the Greek occupation of Cyprus, Paphos was the capital of the island. Old and New Paphos There have been two cities that have gone by the name Paphos over the years, it is this first city that is the rumoured birth place of Aphrodite and now referred to as Kouklia. For those w... [read more]

Cyprus tucked away in the top right hand corner of the Mediterranean is so close to Europe, Asia and Africa that it rightly, claims to be a stepping stone to three continents. An island whose rich dramatic history can be traced back over nine thousand years; an island so coveted over the centuries that it has been invaded and claimed by a fascinating mixture of civilizations from near and far all of which have left their culture and shaped its character. Cyprus, an island of le... [read more]