Cyprus
Cyprus is a Eurasian island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian peninsula (Asia Minor) or modern-day Turkey.
The third largest island in the Mediterranean, it is currently divided into four main portions:
the southern Republic of Cyprus (the predominantly Greek island nation-state), the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the United Nations-controlled Green Line separating the two, and two British Sovereign Base Areas.
There are but small traces of the Stone Age, but the Bronze Age was characterized by a well-developed and clearly marked civilization. The people quickly learned to work the rich copper mines of the island. The Mycenæan civilization seems to have reached Cyprus at around 1600 B.C. and several Greek and Phœnician settlements that belong to the Iron Age can be found on the island. Cyprus was invaded by Thothmes III of Egypt about 1500 B.C., and was forced to pay tribute.
Hotels in Cyprus
Parklane a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa
Open: April to November...Parklane Resort welcomes guests with a picturesque lane that snakes through a verdant grove of evergreen olive, citrus, and palm trees - setting the mood for the serene experience that awaits.
So Nice Boutique Suites
Open All year ...The first Boutique Hotel in Ayia Napa (bungalow resort).Fully renovated by one of the Best 50 Designers of the World
So White Boutique Suites
Open: April to November....Unique in design and concept, So White Boutique Suites is a brand new exclusive 5* star lifestyle Boutique Hotel. Designed by one of the World’s top 50 Designers, the resort excels exquisite, unparalleled design dominated by a fresh white island-style concept.
St Raphael Resort
Open All Year... Located on the outskirts of Limassol, the St. Raphael Resort combines all the advantages of a carefully chosen, tranquil location: the calm sea on your doorstep and the colourful liveliness of Limassol just a few miles away.
Sunrise Pearl Hotel and Spa
Open: All Year...The Sunrise Pearl Hotel & Spa has quickly established itself as the leading hotel in the resort of Protaras. With 165 elegantly furnished guest rooms and suites, 5 swimming pools and a world class spa, the Sunrise Pearl is the natural choice for luxury accommodation in Protaras.