| Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
The island welcomes over two million visitors a year, many of whom have been here previously or will come back again. An average of 60 international conferences and incentives take place on the island every year.
- Hospitable and welcoming local people
- Good local food and wine
- English is widely spoken by everyone
- Other European languages often spoken by the local hospitality industry
- Safety – there is a low level of crime
- 300 days of sunshine and clear atmosphere – ideal for outdoor activities
- Variety of experiences within a short distance
- Varied landscape:
- Seacliffs
- Sandy blue flag beaches
- Vineyards
- Citrus plantations
- Olive groves
- Pine forests in mountain ranges
- 10.000 years of history to discover:
- Neolithic settlements
- Ancient Greek and Roman sites – theatres, mosaics, temples
- Crusader castles and Venetian city walls
- Unesco protected Byzantine Churches and thriving monasteries
- Traditional villages
- Modern and traditional wineries
- Modern urban centres and facilities (Golf, Spa and more)
- Regular direct scheduled flights from most European and Middle Eastern main airports
- EU member state as from May 2004
- No visas required for EU and US passport holders
- Visas, if required, are processed quickly
- No vaccines required
- Modern 3 star, 4 star and 5 star hotels
- Modern conference centres located inside hotels
- Excellent worldwide telecommunications links
Dual Destination - Cyprus' proximity to Greece, Jordan, Egypt, Israel and Lebanon make it possible to combine a visit here with a stay in Athens, Amman, Cairo, Jerusalem or Beirut. The flight time for these destinations is under one hour (except for Athens at 90 mins). Regular flights are operated to/from these countries and Cyprus, in some cases the flights are daily.
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