Island birthplace of Aphrodite The Mediterranean’s eastern- most island, at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Midd- le East, it is also the Med’s lar- gest island after Sardinia and Sicily. It is separated into two parts that are divided between Turks and Greeks, and yet the English have had the grea- test influence over life on the island... You will agree that Cyprus is a unique place that has nothing in common with other Mediterranean islands. Regardless of the pace of li- fe that you like during yo- ur holiday or your special in- terests, Cyprus will welcome you in a unique way. Its bea-
Aphrodite and Cleopatra Cyprus has a wonderful nic- kname: the island of love. This is primarily because it is, ac- cording to Greek mythology, the birthplace of Aphrodite, the most beautiful Greek godde- ss. She is said to have emer- ged from the sea foam at the spot near the impressive rocks located between Limassol and Paphos, which can only be ac-
ches aren’t only beautiful, but are also certified as the clea - nest in Europe. Just a few mi- nutes’ drive from its crystal-c- lear Mediterranean waters is the pine-clad Troodos Moun- tains, where wild mouflons roam and cedars grow, whi- le churches and monasteries appear like gems and pre- serve unparalleled Byzantine frescoes and icons.
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