Holidays in Cyprus

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Guide to Cyprus

Read our guide to Cyprus and learn more about the golden beaches, fantastic food and laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle which make the island a popular destination for holiday makers from all over the world.

  • Fast facts
  • Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean
  • Greek is the official language in the south, Turkish in the north
  • The currency is the Cyprus Pound in the south; Turkish Lira in the north

History

Due to its strategic location, Cyprus has a history of conflict, invasion and settlement for centuries. From the Greeks to the Romans, the Byzantine Empire to the British Empire. To this day Cyprus remains a divided island, under Turkish rule in the north and Greek in the south.

 

Attractions

Cyprus has something for everyone and visitors can enjoy:

  • Unspoiled beaches and sea resorts (such as the Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri)
  • Visit Greco-Roman ruins
  • Eat at the many fine restaurants and sample Cypriot cuisine
  • See the natural scenery of Cyprus, especially Troodos Mountains and the white cliffs of Pissouri

Culture

With so much ancient history and diverse influences from around the world, Cyprus has a fantastic array of arts, festivals, performing arts and architectural heritage. Look out for the many adorned churches and cathedrals, Roman amphitheaters and Byzantine frescoes.

 

People

With a diverse population of just under a million, and even with the cultural divide between its north and south, Cypriots tend to be warm, friendly and accommodating to all law-abiding visitors who want to enjoy their holiday in Cyprus.

 

Food and drink

You cannot visit Cyprus without sampling the local cuisine. A combination of Greek and Turkish food, popular dishes include souvlaki (pork kebabs), kleftiko ofto (oven-baked lamb) and kupepia (stuffed vine leaves). No meal would be complete without trying Cypriot wine from the Troodos Mountains.

 

Enjoy all that Cyprus offers at Columbia Hotels and book your holiday with us online now.


 

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