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Suddenly, it turns out that Cyprus is the only country still standing.
The coronavirus does not discriminate, but despite this, it has largely saved the third largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily and Sardinia), with low infections after the Cypriot government limited access and left in April and May.
“We need to guarantee visitors a safe, worry-free holiday and after months of stressful isolation,” Cypriot Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios told the Mail.
Cyprus is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines and religions. Pictured, Petra Tou Romiou in Paphos
Cyprus is sunny three hundred days a year, with temperatures of around 25oC to November. Britons travelling there must present a Covid-19 certificate that has compatibility to fly before access (and evidence of a negative verification result).
While this might seem like a talk, when I boarded my flight to Paphos, I was reassured to know that all the passengers had tested negative in the last 72 hours.
Cyprus is at the crossroads of 3 continents. He learned through the ancient Greeks and fought through the Egyptians, Romans, Turks and even British.
It is a desirable melting pot of cultures, cuisines and religions. It only takes two hours by car from east to west. You can be on a beach in the morning, explore the Roman ruins in the afternoon and escape to a rural village for dinner Here is our selection of where to go . . .
CULTURAL PAPHOS
The old fishing village of Paphos, pictured, is full of ancient remains, which have earned the whole city UNESCO World Heritage status.
Cyprus has 403 miles of coastline, however, the west of the island is both a matter of culture and its Blue Flag beaches.
Nothing more than the ancient fishing village of Paphos, whose wealth of ancient remains has earned it the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Don’t miss the 2nd-century Roman mosaics in Kato Paphos: mosaics on the ground discovered in the remains of Roman villas, depicting scenes from Greek mythology (including Narcissus admiring his image reflected in the water) and are strangely well preserved. which is Aphrodite’s birthplace.
The Greek goddess of love would have emerged from the foam between two stunning sea rocks at Petra Tou Romiou. Go early in a suit and you can even swim in this beautiful place without crowds.
Paphos has chic bars and taverns and at night Greek colonial-style buildings are lit up in the main
Spend at least one night exploring Old Paphos, which has recently been renovated. Start with an aperitif at the Muse, a cliff bar with the most productive view of the city, then take a walk.
There are chic bars and taverns on Hani’s pedestrian street and at night the Greek colonial-style buildings in the main square are illuminated (the city corridor is a reproduction of the Parthenon).
TEST: Order a special Cocktail Muse. The tale (after all, it’s Paphos) is brandy, strawberries, mint and raspberry with a shot of ginger ale.
How to do it
Luxury: Seven nights with half board at the Almyra hotel in October, with Scott Dunn, from $1600, depending on scheduled flights (scottdunn. com).
Mid-range: seven nights in B
Budget: Seven all-inclusive nights at the Louis Sofianna Resort in November, with Tui, starting at 426 euros according to regular flights with son (it was 664 consistent with consistent son, tui. co. uk).
HISTORICAL LIMASSOL
Limassol Marina, full of bright yachts and designer boutiques at one end and a strip of waterfront hotels at the other
It was in the medieval castle of Limassol that King Richard the Lionheart married and crowned his wife as Queen of England.
Bang in the center of southern Cyprus, this bustling harbour has an elegant marina full of gleaming yachts and designer boutiques at one end and a strip of elegant waterfront hotels at the other. Parklane Station is ideal for families, with Rio Ferdinand football academies for young people.
The sensible thing about the Kourion Acropolis is what can only be described as an open-air theatre with a global view: a strangely intact Greco-Roman 1st-century affair that dominates the Mediterranean.
In Limassol you can try Commandaria, a Cypriot dessert wine (tastes like sherry). Pictured, Kourion Beach
Channel your inner Peter O’Toole (filmed Katherine Of Alexandria here) through the state in the middle of the level and screams. Acoustics are as smart as it was two thousand years ago.
A day of vacation from here to the Troodos Mountains gives you a refreshing replacement of the landscape. Don’t stop at Governor’s Beach, available via steps carved into white limestone cliffs. Its sand is an unexpected dark green.
TEST: Commandaria is a Cypriot dessert wine (tastes like sherry) local from the Limassol region.
How to do it
Luxury: Seven nights in B
Mid-range: seven nights at B
Budget: Seven nights in B
HIDEAWAYS HILLSIDE
The old streets of Omodos. The shops sell lace, embroidery and baubles
Jo Kessel in Cyprus. When he boarded his plane to Paphos, he said it was comforting to know that all passengers had tested negative for Covid-19 in the last 72 hours.
The Fit To Fly certificate can be obtained from personal clinics in the UK. It can be booked in advance as the call is high.
Travellers to Cyprus must also complete an online form (cyprusflightpass. gov. cy) within 24 hours prior to departure.
Cars can be rented from 25 pounds depending on the day. The Cypriots are rolling to the left.
A day ticket that costs 7. 80 euros allows you to visit as many archaeological sites in Cyprus (there are 12) as you can in 24 hours. Older adults have a partial value and children under 18 years of age are loose (with identification).
No need for adapters; Cyprus uses british three-pin plugs.
The first Olympic medal won through Cyprus at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Cyprus is not limited to water sports; It’s also about winter sports. Mount Olympus is its peak (1,952 m / 6,404 feet) and has several ski slopes.
On average, Cyprus receives 40 days of rain consistent with the year.
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