Cyprus is renowned for its legends, epic tales and a very rich history. However, tourists from all over the world are attracted not only by this, but also by the beauty of nature, the gentle Mediterranean Sea, beautiful sandy beaches, exquisite ancient castles and developed infrastructure of cities. But not all people know what Cyprus is and where it is located.
Cyprus is an island located in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Geographically, it belongs to Asia. If you look on the map, then its coordinates: 35 degrees 10 minutes north latitude and 33 degrees 21 minutes east longitude.
Turkey is the closest, 75 kilometers from Cyprus, about 100 kilometers from Syria, and less than 400 kilometers from Egypt.
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 9 thousand square kilometers and a length of 240 kilometers. Cyprus is part of the European Union and the Schengen area. The form of government is a republic.
How to get to the island of Cyprus
You can get there by plane or water transport. The island has two international airports in the cities of Paphos and Larnaca. There are also two major seaports - Larnaca and Limassol.
The ports not only provide trade links, but also provide an additional influx of tourists, since due to the proximity of the mainland, one can easily make a boat trip from Cyprus to Egypt, Turkey, Israel, to the Greek island of Rhodes.
Landscapes of the island of Cyprus
The landscape of this area flows smoothly from sandy beaches to rocky mountains. The mountain peaks of the island are very high, so in winter Cyprus is a great place to go skiing. The highest point of the island is the famous Mount Olympus, which is 1952 meters above sea level.
Many kilometers of sandy beaches stretch along the entire sea coast. They are recognized as absolutely environmentally friendly, and thanks to the mild warm climate, they can be enjoyed from early spring to late autumn.
The fertile plains of Mesaoria are located between the mountains and the sea coast. So Cyprus is a real paradise for life and relaxation at any time of the year.
Cyprus landmarks
In addition to quiet, calm and cozy towns with numerous taverns, bars and restaurants with excellent cuisine, the island of Cyprus can offer unusually beautiful architectural monuments, museums and much more.
Speaking about the sights of Cyprus, one cannot fail to mention the Cyprus Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Shipwrecks, the Tomb of Hal Sultan, the ruins of the Bellapais Abbey, the traces of the long-lost city of Salamis, the tomb of Lazarus, the Byzantine castle of Kolossi, the medieval tower of Othello and many others.
Cyprus, in addition, is famous for its wonderful nature, unique animals and plants, the harmony with which houses and castles in this extraordinary place are inscribed in the natural landscape.
