Culture
Step back in time with a visit to Choirokoitia, one of the best preserved sites of a prehistoric settlement found in the Eastern Mediterranean, with its reconstructed round dwellings giving a vivid representation of what life was like at the dawn of civilisation.
Admire the exquisite floor mosaics of the Roman villas depicting scenes from mythology, arguably the best in the eastern Mediterranean and the impressive underground Tombs of the Kings nearby, carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars. Or enjoy an ancient Greek play performed in a Roman amphitheatre with the most spectacular view on a cliff overlooking the sea.
Many fine examples of Byzantine art have survived on the island, which you can see for yourself in Cyprus’ painted churches with their colourful frescoes, ten of which have been put on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Marvel at the sumptuous pageantry of Greek Orthodox religious festivals whose origins go back thousands of years.
In addition to the wealth of outdoor sites, tour the priceless collection of artefacts displayed in the various Archaeological Museum where you can see objects spanning the island’s history, including pottery, coins, jewellery, tombstones and statues.
Coasts and Beaches
With a wealth of beaches to choose from, you’re bound to find one that suits your taste. From the quiet backwaters of the western peninsula, to the lively resorts in the east, the island has something for everyone.
The eastern coast is famous for its fine white sandy beaches with shallow turquoise waters. Deep water bays with rocky outcrops are perfect for snorkelling or diving. The long finely packed grey sand of the southern coast lend themselves to long winter walks or jogging, while the secluded coves of the western coast beckon when you want to be alone.
Conferences and Incentives
Cyprus may be just a dot on the map, but lying as it does in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, the sea whose name means the middle of the earth, the island is ideally situated for visitors to converge to from all four corners of the world, making it a perfect location for corporate meetings and incentive travel.
Reached by air in no time from continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and well served by all major airlines, the island is easy to get to. And with a wide range of business-class hotels giving you the convenience of staying in the same place as your event, sophisticated communications facilities and support services, as well as a safe, crime-free environment, the island has everything to make your meeting, convention, incentive or other corporate event a success.
The island’s year round perfect sunny weather and its spectacular scenery of turquoise seas, or pine clad mountains, the long history and rich culture provide a perfect backdrop to a product launch or promotion or an innovative incentives programme, the perfect formula for an experience everyone will remember.
Events
More than a place just for lounging in the sun, there’s lots of things happening in Cyprus all the year round. From cultural performance with big name stars, sports events to participate in or watch religious festivals with all the pomp and circumstance of the Greek Orthodox Church, to informative conferences where you can meet like minds. You’ll be surprised at what you can enjoy here.
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