If you have ever been planning to visit Greece or the Greek island of Cyprus, I am ready to bet you are perfectly aware of the fact that Limassol is the second largest city there and it is well-known for its festive, and friendly atmosphere, narrow streets, awesome dining possibilities, picturesque views, all-year round entertainment, amazing nightlife and perfect holiday facilities. Opt for cheap holidays to Limassol and enjoy its endless holiday opportunities!
Cyprian cuisine is a visiting card of this country. A lot of epithets can be used to describe it, but first of all it is nutritious, delicious and tasty. It is based on the herbs of different kinds, includes a lot of meat and salads, and, of course, Greeks never forget about red wine and other drinks.
To start with, there are two kinds of cuisine there. In the Northern part of the Cyprus Republic we deal with the Turkish cuisine (by the way, Turkish coffee is the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted) and in the Republic, the Greek one is the most popular. In Nicosia the situation is even more interesting, it contains not only two abovementioned cuisines, but Lebanese, French, Indian, Italian and even Chinese cuisines, as well.
It may seem, that Greek dishes have nothing of their own. But at a closer investigation, it is so easy to find out main 
features of this cuisine and to realise, that namely this synthesis makes Cyprian food unforgettable and so tasty.
I am a sweet tooth and I’m fond of various desserts. And Cyprian desserts, as a rule, are made from fresh fruits and different pastries. They have a lot of cream and syrup, they are delicious and have such funny names: Muhallebi, Shammali, Doukissa.
Also, I like tea, but it isn’t spread in Cyprus, but they like coffee and red wine. Greek coffee is always served together with a glass of water and as for wine, it is a usual addition to any meal, also it is commonly used while preparing some sauces. The red wine has a long history and who knows may be it started here.
While spending your time in this republic, pay special attention to species. There a lot of spice shops in each Cyprian city. Also, you can investigate the assortment of the nearest market. Good luck and enjoy your meal!
Only after visiting the Republic of Cyprus to my surprise I found out that Aphrodite was born in Kythera. To tell truth, this part of the island is very, even extremely beautiful, sea waters are so fresh and clean here, beaches are splendid, remote and atmosphere is perceives with unexplainable tranquillity and calmness. It is an ideal place for tired travellers. Here it is possible to renew your strength and afterwards to move forward, to other places in the Mediterranean. Where a nightlife is full of unexpected and unpredictable events, where you can dance the whole night long and get a lot of new friends, where parties and discos are an integral part of the rest.
According to the ancient legend, Aphrodite – the Greek Goddess of Love (Roman variant – Venus. She was responsible for love, beauty, fertility and other good and fruitful feelings and events) came exactly from these waters, near rock of Petra tou Romion. If you look around, you will see marvellous landscapes that attract people from all over the world. They bathe here, suntan and it seems that they unveiled the curtain of mystery and became, at least, half-Goddesses. View of this beach is breathtaking. There you may feel yourself standing in front of entrance into Paradise. Sand is so hot and at the same time gentle and soft, wind is pleasant and nature is incredibly beautiful.
And, of course, remember, beaches and Cyprus as well is open to you 4 seasons in year! Here you can not only spend time on beaches and enjoy sunshine at them, but to visit different historical places, to join Ancient Heritage. Don’t forget about hotels and their amenities. As a rule, Greeks are friendly people and guests, they are fond of parties and holiday season.
Paphos or it can be also spelled as Pafos is a place where the timing has started. Recently it was one of the most developed and astonishing cities of the Cyprus Republic. In Roman times it was the capital of Cyprus. Namely from its waters appeared Aphrodite. For many years it remained an important part of the country, it atrracted a lot of visitors and was just in a full swing. This situation lasted till the Middle Ages and than had been changing gradually.
But, nevertheless, it survived the crises and nowadays is a popular tourist center. More than 45000 of people visited it throughout a year. It is of great popularity because of its geographical location, climate, beaches and, of course, sightseeings. Among the most well-known are: the ancient Odeon Theatre, the Tombs of the Kings, ancient mosaics, a lot of museums and Paphos medieval Fort. As for me, it is the most thrilling building in Cyprus. It is so giant and powerful and at the same time small and helpless. Its history is a decent reflection of its look. This Castle is situated at the end of Paphos harbour and according to the first intention it was made as a Byzantine fort in order to protect the harbour. Afterwards it was rebuilt and than destroyed after the earthquake in 1222. Also, in 1570 the Venetians demounted the Paphos Castle. And the Ottomans rebuilt it and returned it its original strength.
Now, it can be treated as one of the greatest monuments from the time immemorial. It is incredibly popular among tourits and belongs to UNESCO world heritage.
Hallo, people! May be it is awkward and funny but I decided to insert intercalative maps everywhere, where it is possible! I mean if a country is big enough and worth noticing or reading. So, enjoy your rest and choose, choose, choose…
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