Should I go to Cyprus?

Tourist replies:

Cyprus is a small island located in the Mediterranean Sea, it is divided into two parts, all tourism focuses on the Cyprus side, many of it call Greek, although it has nothing to do with Greece, the second part is Turkish, as such tourism there is no, some suggestions are in Internet, but as far as it really, I can not say for sure. Therefore, I will talk about Tom Cyprus, which is known to many.

Should you fly to relax in Cyprus?

I would definitely said - yes. This is without a losing direction for beach tourism. There is always good weather here, and the bathing season lasts quite a long time, so those who in the summer could not get out to the sea, in the fall can easily extend their warmth, buying a ticket to Cyprus. And the undoubted advantage of the direction is that fly here, if we talk about Moscow - 3 hours. Even those who are not very well tolerated the flight can afford to hold out so a short time for their own vacation. Moms with young children, and especially infants - can fly to Cyprus completely calmly, as for 3 hours of summer, children will not have time to get tired and not tortured by their whims around the passengers. Of course, all children are individual, but I emerge from the average child, moderately active and curious.

In addition to high-quality beach holidays, Cyprus has great potential as a hotel base. I can not say that the choice is very rich, but each tourist will find something to taste and wallet. There are hotels of world chains, ordinary simple hotels and apartments. By the way, in Cyprus you can not worry about the star, everywhere service and conditions are good, the main thing is to choose from the location: how many meters to go to the sea, proximity to the necessary infrastructure and how much around is noisy or calmly (this is especially true of the Aya-Napa's resort).

Hospitality of local residents, that's what I would like to allocate. Against the background of Europe, the contrast is felt, maybe it will be concerned not all, but this is my personal opinion. Cypriots are very attentive to tourists, both those who are associated directly with tourist activities and simple locals. They always smile, die going to meet with small children, ready to help at any moment - not knowing the tongue of tourist. It has very much to them. This happens in restaurants, often, the owners themselves are ready to serve their guest.

Cyprus will be comfortable absolutely to everyone. There is a choice where to rest and what is necessary for a successful pastime on the island. Someone wants silence and tranquility, without noise and a large number of cars - Please travel to Paphos, Protaras or Aya-Napa. Want, proximity to the city, to life and movement, then welcome to Larnaca or Limassol. Active party members will also not be extended - the well-known street of bars and discos in Aya-Napa is always glad to take new guests.

Fans of traveling, Cyprus will be great for renting the car and see all the places of the island, it does not need a lot of time, but you can cover all the most interesting for a very short time.

What can upset those who consider Cyprus as a rest.

1. Very modest excursion program. In fact, what is offered to tourists there, only 15% are worthy of attention, everything else is difficult to call a serious attraction. Often, you can hear discontent on the beach of those who in vain spent time and money on a tour that the guides described so interesting. Therefore, do not attempt to go through everything in a row that will offer. It is better to sit down and read that tourists themselves advise themselves - it will be much more productive, and most importantly truthfully. For example, an excursion to the Aphrodite bathing, it sounds very beautiful, but in fact they brought into pathos, they bring to the shore, opposite the stone of small size and the guide says that the goddess of Aphrodite itself came out of the waves of the sea and offers everyone Swim in this place, to sleep this stone several times, and according to legend, this action will give everyone youth and beauty.

2. Prices for vouchers. Once Cyprus cost very little money. And not only Cyprus, you will say. But I think should be some kind of line. What can really disappear and surprise is the cost of the tour itself. In addition to the fact that there are not the lowest on the island of prices, it is still very considerable money for rest. As the result, I will say, Cyprus really seriously rose, even the simplest hotel 3 * per season is expensive. Two years ago it was possible to fly out for 10,000 rubles per adult for 10 days ago. And surcharge 5,000 from above, choose a very good hotel with food breakfast and dinner. Now this is at least 40,000 rubles, I would tell you that such a price should still be found.

3. Cyprus due to its climatic features does not have a magnificent greens, lots of colors, shrubs, trees, etc. The most beautiful time on the island is April and May, then it comes a hot summer and everything green turns into something yellow, dehydrated and very dry. In the territories of the hotels, of course, gardeners watch their garden, but outside the situation are sad, especially in August, when it is not worth going out on the street from 12 to 16, since the heat stands is exhausted.

Aphrodite Beach in Paphos.

In general, despite the minuses, Cyprus is a great place to stay. In 2010, the island broke all records in the number of blue flags for the purity of beaches and water in the sea. In my opinion, this is a serious plus in favor of this direction, given that every year of resort places where it is pleasant to swim and sunbathing is becoming less and less. And tourists have become more demanding about the place of their holiday, this is understandable. Prices rose, and most directions clearly do not correspond to the concept of price-quality.

Is the answer?

Cyprus - the third largest island in the Mediterranean, which is not suitable for a beach holiday in the summer season.

In my opinion, Cyprus has many advantages over other tourist destinations, so everyone who is interested in the beach holiday should pay attention to it and consider as a possible option.

Pluses of rest in Cyprus:

As I said above, Cyprus has a number of indisputable advantages, thanks to which he became so popular among Russian tourists. Read more about them below:

• transport accessibility

In the period from May to October, a large number of tourists from Russia comes to the island. In this regard, Cyprus flies many flights - most of all, of course, from St. Petersburg and Moscow, but also from other cities of our country. We flew to Cyprus from St. Petersburg, so, acquiring tickets could choose from two daily flights (one of them depart at 6:30 am, second day). The aircraft fly large, in our was about 500 places, so fly tickets were even a week before departure. Also, the advantage of the flight includes flight time - if you fly from St. Petersburg or Moscow, you will spend no more than three to four hours in the air. We flew about three and a half hours, so they were not tired at all.

• relatively low prices for rest on the island

Speaking of low prices, I compare Cyprus first of all with Europe - for example, with the popular among Russians, Spain. In general, prices in Cyprus will delight you. I will give an example - two sun beds and an umbrella on the beach on Tenerife (Canary Islands) cost us at 15 euros per day, in Cyprus at 6-7, 5 euros (depended on the beach), riding on a banana in Spain cost 25 euros, in Cyprus - 10. In Cyprus, we lived in a four-star hotel, and in Spain for the same money, we would only get a three-star hotel, which is not on the first line. This list can be continued, but the main promise is clear - prices for food, hotels and beach entertainment in Cyprus are significantly lower than in Spain, Italy, and often in the Greek Islands.

• a huge number of Russian-speaking on the island

Of course, for those who want to relax from compatriots, it can become a minus, but, in my opinion, this is a huge plus for those who do not speak or speak English well. First, in Cyprus there are many Russians, secondly, part of Cypriots studies Russian. In almost any hotel and the restaurant there is a person talking in Russian, which greatly facilitates communication. Also in the overwhelming majority restaurants have a Russian menu. In this regard, Cyprus is very convenient for the relaxation of the older generation - as a rule, older people do not speak foreign languages \u200b\u200b- in Cyprus they will not have to worry about this.

• some of the cleanest beaches in Europe

Cyprus's beaches have repeatedly received the so-called "blue flags" - a quality mark, awarded beaches, water in which is fully suitable for safe bathing - it is clean, it does not contain dangerous bacteria and wastewater, and the beach is equipped with everything necessary for rest - toilets, trash, on The beach is regularly cleaning. The number of such beaches in Cyprus exceeds 50 - on every resort there are beaches that have received such a reward.

• relatively mild climates

Even summer temperature on the island rarely exceeds 35 degrees, the average summer temperature is 28-32 degrees, which provides a comfortable stay. We were in Cyprus in August, which is considered one of the hottest months - the daily temperature kept at about 30 degrees, so we did not break away from the terrible heat (compared, for example, with mainland Greece - there for all our holidays held the temperature 40 degrees - it was very hard to stay on the beach, and there were no speech about the excursions). From a two-week holiday in Cyprus, it was very hot. It was literally a few days - the temperature was about 33-34 degrees, according to local residents, it was a "heat wave", which came from somewhere from the south.

• availability of attractions, as well as quite a large selection of excursions

Cyprus is located ancient monasteries in which various excursions are organized (both for the whole day and half a day), in addition, there are a number of museums (Archaeological Museum, Museum of History, and so on). Plus, tourists are offered excursions along the capital of Cyprus Nicosia (however, it is for quite a long time to get from all resorts, since it is located in the center of the country). There are trips for nature lovers - a tour of the Peninsula Akamas, which is a reserve, Safari on donkeys, yacht riding. In addition, tour operators and the turbule will organize a journey through traditional villages, where you can get acquainted with the crafts that the inhabitants of the island continue to engage in this day. Thus, the choice is quite large, so everyone can find something to their taste.

• availability of entertainment for different ages

On the popular among young people, the resort of Ayia - Napa can go those who love the bars, night clubs and dancing until the morning - life is boiling there, without stopping for a minute - there are walking, and the crowds of youth are acquainted. For lovers of a more relaxing holiday, such resorts are designed as, for example, Paphos, Protaras. Children and teenagers will also find something to do in Cyprus - water parks are open to them (there is a water park in Paphos and in Limassol). In addition, in resort cities there are quite a few equipped playgrounds that will fall to taste to the kids.

• friendly behavior of local residents

Despite the relatively low prices for rest, Cyprus is beneficial from Turkey and Egypt to the behavior of local residents. On that part of the island, where tourists usually bring, the Greeks live, whose behavior of which is very happy throughout the rest - as Europeans they are absolutely unobtrusively, respecting to tourists, not allowing no liberty to communicate with girls and women, but together with Now they are very friendly, friendly, always ready to help the tourist. Most restaurants are very pleasant service, the waiters are always interested in what they liked that there is no, in general, try to make your stay there as comfortable as possible. For all the time a two-week rest, we did not have a single conflict situation, and we never faced rudeness or rudeness, that of course, we were very pleased.

• tasty kitchen and big portions

Those who love to eat should also turn their attention to Cyprus - first, they are very tasty - Greek cuisine includes both seafood and fish and meat dishes. In addition, in all cafes and restaurants of portions are just huge - so lovers will eat a lot of food, and those who eat a little will be able to take one portion for two and save. *

Thus, Cyprus has a large number of indisputable advantages that were described by me above. In my opinion, it is one of the best directions for the summer beach holiday.

In conclusion, I would like to write a little about cyprus holidays. So, to minuses can be attributed:

• relatively small number of really historical monuments

Most of the palaces and museums are located in the capital of the island - Nicosia, reaching to which for quite a long time. In the resort towns there are museums and archaeological parks, but they are usually small.

• pretty tedious trips on monasteries

I have already mentioned the presence of ancient monasteries in Cyprus - it is also worth drawing your attention to the fact that they are in the depths of the island, so riding them for quite a long time, and due to the fact that most of them are located in the mountains, the road goes According to serpentine, so some road can become very heavy.

Is the answer?

Cyprus is the island of love, a country that has absorbed and united together traditions and culture of Europe, Asia and Africa. Incredibly favorable position

Cyprus in the Mediterranean has contributed to the fact that he repeatedly passed from hand to hand during his history, while remaining on the periphery of various empires, starting with Byzantium and finished by the United Kingdom. As a result of the long-term national liberation struggle, Cyprus was still independence, but turned into an isna of clashes between Greek and Turkish communities, which led to the ultimately to divide the island to Greek and the Turkish part.

Aphrodite Island is the most common name of Cyprus. Cyprus is just good in itself without any attractions supened from the finger (may Cypriots for such freedomity). The soft Mediterranean climate determines relatively warm weather in winter and dry hot - in the summer. The island is not large in size, which makes it possible to explore many beautiful secluded corners. Life in Cyprus is measured and safe. With a high level of lifetime, the offense is extremely rare. With the entry in 2004 to the European Union, analysts unanimously predicted to this country an economic boom. Just do not confuse, my friends, - Cyprus refers to the euro zone, but is not a Schengen country. True, the same boom started Cyprus in a full swamp, from where he will still get out of many years. I always try to stay away from politics and financial issues and the only thing I would like in this situation - so that the economic crisis does not turn into an obstacle to tourists who want to study the country.

Cyprus is a country for every taste. Everyone will find a city in the soul. Restless and awesome Ayia Napa, calm, comfortable and measured pathos, almost "Russian city" Limassol ....

The attitude of Cypriots to the animals is as follows, and in particular to cats. Once a year in the feline monastery of St. Nicholas there is a real holiday of gluttony. On the day of St. Nicholas, on November 6, Cypriot fishermen traditionally sacrifice the cats all their morning (first) catch in the hope that there is a good saint's good saint for this that more fish falls on their network. According to reference, if the fisherman stumbled either inhibit and gave not all the fish or, God forbid, did not give at all, next year he will not have good luck. Here is a cute and fair holiday, such a kind touching tradition developed in Cyprus!

Cyprus begins to bloom since the end of February - the beginning of March. And how Cyprus is blooming, no island is blooming. The slopes of the hills and mountains are covered with an incredible greens of emerald color, the flowers of completely fabulous shades bloom, writing out magnificent, breathtaking landscapes. All nature is bumping, for it returns to the ground to the bright rays of the Sun and the Child Aphrodite, her spaced favorite Adonis.

Is the answer?

Going to rest in Cyprus is worthless. And the reasons for this several. But the main flavor of the island is his bright cultural events. Throughout the year, various events with the participation of local and foreign artists are organized on the island. A huge number of religious holidays and fairs makes life on the island of bright and colorful, and the characters of Cypriots are cheerful and vitality.

Among the many cultural events should, first of all, to highlight the holiday of wine, which is held every September in the city of Limassol on the territory of the city garden. As part of this holiday, concerts, fairs and even cognitive lectures in Greek and English are organized. No holiday is done without the national Cypriot and Greek dances. Wine here is treated for free. Thousands of locals and guests of the island take part in this festival to have fun and get acquainted with Limassol Wakhoma.

In Limassol, and from recently, carnivals are held in Pafos. During these holidays in cities, colorful marchs of masks, dancing, contests for the best carnival costume are organized. The holiday ends with a parade of decorated platforms moving along the central streets of cities. This action is usually happening on the last Sunday of Carnival.

In May, every city of the island holds a flower exhibition, within the framework of which parades and contests are held for the best bouquet.

In addition to these holidays, the festy of oranges, which is held in Famagusta and Morph, is particularly popular in Cyprus.

Cypriots carefully stored and honor the customs and traditions of their ancestors. With special solemnity there is a holiday of baptism in Cyprus. After completing the service, all those present are gaining holy water in the vessels that bring it from home specifically for this purpose, as well as light the holy fire to bring it into their home. Therefore, this colorful holiday is called the holiday of holy fire or holy light. In the houses in each room there should be a candle closer in order to drive off all the temptations and evil spirits. Holy water sprinkle gardens and vineyards. Returning from the church home, the hostess of the house prepares traditional pancakes. There is a custom throwing the first pan on the roof of the house to expel evil spirits.

As in Greece, one of the most solemn holidays of Cyprus is Easter and the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which are celebrated with a special religious feeling, solemnity and gloss. It will be interesting to observe the action.

On Good Friday from the church, we endure the gravestone. Before leaving the church, the believers kneel knees and pass alongside the tombstone, and the clergyman gives everyone a flower, which is decorated with tombstones of Jesus. Iconostasis and all icons in the church are covered with black or purple fabrics. On Saturday morning remove the fabric covering icons, and decorate the church with festive ribbons. On the same day, the hostess are preparing glorified "fabrics" - the traditional Cypriot Easter food, which is necessarily present in every home. We are talking about a special form of a silence, the filling of which is a mixture of cheese, eggs and raisins. Saturday evening in the courtyard of the Church is breeding a fire and burn Judah scarecrow. On Sunday, the holiday and treats continue. The main traditional dish of this day is fried on the spiner of the lamb.

The next holiday, which is worth a visit, traveling to Cyprus is a flood holiday. It corresponds to the feast of Pentecost or the holiday of the Fathest of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. The feast of the Flood itself goes its roots in the ancient ritual era - Aphrodisia dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite ascending from the depths of water. This is a water holiday, during which trading fairs, contests of poetic art are held on the embankments of the coastal cities of the island, and all sorts of exhibitions of traditional crafts, as well as boating competitions. Once, for example, in Larnaca, the Flood holiday was celebrated with unique shine and solemnity. Merchants and merchants from all over Cyprus and from Syria brought their goods here, and the embankment of the city was filled at the time of the holiday shopping tents and small shops. Many different games and competitions attracted locals and guests of the island.

In mountain villages and in villages, which are traditionally engaged in grape growing, after harvesting all residents together begin to manufacture the famous Palus (Chuchhel). In a large boiler, "Hardzin" is brewed - the remains of the extruded grapes. For the manufacture of the filling (SuzZiuo), they take the nucleus of almonds or walnut and swing them in water. Then we rope and attach these bundles to two ends of the hanger, which is a large twisted branch with a small bitch at the end, with which it is suspended. Then the strung nuts are lowered into the thickened grape juice, after which they dry them. This procedure is repeated six to eight times. This joint work is a reason for communication and fun, so the manufacture of Chuchhel ends with a bright holiday.

In general, in the life of Cypriots, songs and dances occupy a special place. Today, in Cyprus for tourists, all sorts of excursions are organized, including viewing show programs with national Cypriot dances. All Cypriot folk songs are divided into acject, folk biends and epic songs. Acreonic songs are a living spiritual monument of folk art. The central idea of \u200b\u200bthese songs is the idea of \u200b\u200bheroic spirit and self-sacrifice, as the characteristic features of the Cyprus soul. Cypriot two-octivias are purely popular poetry, reflecting the soul of the people himself in each manifestation. At weddings, fairs, holidays, the poets of Cyprus enliven the atmosphere with their festivals.

In folk Cypriot dances, the roles are very clearly distinguished - men's and female. Men's dances are very dynamic, movements can sometimes be quite sharp. The head of the heel holds rhythm, the harslers are developing, the chest closed in the vest, proudly proceeded. Women's dance demonstrates modesty and submission. Couple of women move with small chairs, holding hands or holding a handkerchief in the hands. In any case, the Cypriot dance is always a demonstration of a national flavor that will not leave you indifferent.

Is the answer?

Good day.

To Cyprus, of course, it is worth going to rest for many reasons!

• In -per, this is the weather, 330-340 sunny days a year! The climate in Cyprus is considered one of the most favorable and moderate for health. Climatic and natural conditions contribute to maintaining good human immunity. Cyprus boasts saturated iodine sea air and clean mountain air!
• Also, this direction is not suitable for recreation with children, because Cyprus is a very safe island, there is practically no crime here. Therefore, you can safely come to rest with children and do not worry that something happens to them. As I said above, in Cyprus a stunning climate, so children will especially be fastened to breathe fresh sea and mountain air. Also in hotels in Cyprus there are animated groups, children's clubs, platforms, pools, so you can not doubt that the rest in children will be diverse and interesting every day. On the island in almost every city there are water parks that work every day in the summer, children will simply be delighted!
• It is impossible not to note separately national cuisine of Cyprus. Restaurants, Local taverns are replete with sea delicacies, here you can enjoy both oysters, squid, octopus, salmon, shrimp, etc. Also, the island is famous for its love for meat products, so in taverns, restaurants, cafes are presented different types of meat dishes for every taste. Do not forget about fresh vegetables, fruits and greens all year round! And also delicious fresh bread, breads with different fillings and sweet pastries are sold in local bakeries, which are located almost every step!
• And Cyprus is famous for vineyards, so there are a lot of local winemons on the island, which produce delicious wine. If you are a connoisseur of good and high-quality wine, then you must come to Cyprus!