Cyprus is an island of legends that basks all year in the light of the Mediterranean sun. A colourful history, 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go. Both Alexander the Great and Cleopatra staked their claim here. Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty made her home on Cyprus, and travellers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute. The landscape varies between rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky hills and forest-covered mountains. The sea in Cyprus ranges from turquoise to deepest ultramarine blue with plenty of small coves and beaches. The beauty of the mountains and the countryside provides such enjoyment and Spring and Autumn are the best times to go walking and explore the habitat.

The Mediterranean generally has a wonderful climate for holidays and Cyprus boasts more sunshine hours than any other. When many Greek islands are cooling off, southerly Cyprus continues to enjoy warm sunny days. This means that the winters are short, with much needed rainfall but with blue skies returning between the showers.

In the mountains snowfalls in winter mean skiing is possible and it is great fun and a low-key affair! In early Spring one can ski in the Troodos mountains one day and be basking in the sun on the beach the next.

The hotter weather starts in May and continues into early November. July and August are sizzlers when air conditioning becomes essential and cooling off in the sea or in a pool is idyllic.