Introducing Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is deservedly considered one of the most attractive places for living, leisure and business. A thriving international business centre and a  global tourist destination, Cyprus offers all the comforts of a modern European member-state, reinforced by its strategic location at the crossroads of 3 continents, a pleasant climate and its solid and progressive form of government.

Cyprus has been of an outstanding historical significance due to its favourable geographic location in the Mediterranean. Throughout the course of history, the island has been passed from hand to hand, while remaining on the edge of various empires. While having gained its independence in 1960, already in 1974 Cyprus was factually divided by the Turkish invasion of 1974. The Republic of Cyprus is officially a member of the European Union since 2004.

The majority of ethnic Greeks, who are the main part of the island’s population, profess Orthodox Christianity. According to legislation, all religions are considered legally equal and all the people are free to choose their religion.

The climate of Cyprus is considered to be one of the healthiest and mildest in the world; from the sea air rich in iodine to the pure fresh mountain air, Cyprus provides good health and wellness. This precisely explains the life expectancy of the population of Cyprus being higher than compared to many other countries.

The summer season in Cyprus lasts from April until November, the winter season – from December until March. During the summer, the average temperature is approximately 30-35°C. The seawater warms-up to 25-29°C, which makes swimming very comfortable.

During the wintertime, the temperature rarely goes below 10-15°C. Despite the mild winter in midland, in the Troodos Mountains it usually snows, so there is a unique opportunity to go skiing and snowboarding.

In Cyprus the sun is always shining. You may only have 25 rainy days per year and having those delightful sunny days and the cloudless blue sky leaves you to look forward to those fresh cool rainy days.