 The Cyprus landscape boasts a wide range of geographic contrasts. Its location on the border of Europe, Asia and Africa gives it a unique climate, resulting in many indigenous flora and fauna species. Cyprus is surrounded by beautiful beaches and clear, shallow seas.
During the winter, Troodos Mountain Range is capped with snow, whilst in the resort towns the sun shines for around 6 hours a day with temperatures rarely falling below 16C.
Cyprus is also home to several spectacular, blue salt lakes. In the winter months these lakes are home to numerous migratory birds, most famous of which are the pink flamingos stopping off on their way to Africa.
The Cyprus clock is two hours ahead of the UK. Flights to Cyprus from the UK take just over four hours. There are currently over 40 airlines operating in and out of Cyprus’ two international airports and this figure is set to rocket as soon as the new Larnaka international airport is completed.
Cyprus also has a number of ports and marinas. Larnaka marina has berthing facilities for 450 yachts of various sizes. Whilst this marina serves mainly private yachts, the island's largest port in Limassol is gateway to a number of inter-continental ferries and international cruise liners. |