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Thanks to its year-round sunshine, Cyprus enjoys an enviable reputati

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of Greek culture rapidlybecame evident in everyaspect of Cypriot life.

During the Hellenistic period(4th century BC), copper mining wasgenerating such wealth that Cypruswas able to supply Alexander theGreat with a whole fleet of battleships.The value of the copper mining andexport trade was the catalyst for theRomans taking possession of Cyprusin 58BC. Christianity also arrivedin the first century AD and quicklyspread to every corner of the island.

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Flora & FaunaCyprus is home to a wide variety of herbaceousplants, some 130 of which are endemic. In the spring,there is a riotous blossoming of poppies, anemones,cyclamen, iris, gladioli, tulips and crown daisies.Approximately fifty species and subspecies of orchidare found, including several endemics.

Birds on the spring and autumn north-southmigration use Cyprus as a stopping point and the twoSalt Lakes (Larnaka and Akrotiri) offer a winter hometo large flocks of greater flamingos (Phoenicopterusruber). Nightingales, golden orioles, hoopoes, rollersand bee-eaters are among the visitors and residentsinclude several endemic species, such as the CyprusWarbler and the Cyprus Wheatear.

The endemic moufflon (Ovis orientalis ophion), a typeof wild sheep, is considered by many to be Cyprusnational animal. At one time, these beautiful yet shyanimals were hunted almost to extinction. Followinga captive-breeding programme the species has beensaved and today is located in and around the PafosForest. They are best seen in a reserve at the Stavrostis Psokas Forest Station, in the Troodos range.

Cyprus is also one of the few remaining nestinggrounds for the endangered Green Turtle (Cheloniamydias) and the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).

Although not a wild animal in danger of extinction,the Cyprus donkey has always been an importantfeature of rural life as both a form of transportand a beast of burden Villagers from the remoter


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WINE

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CyclingIf your ideal of travelling ison your face, the sun on ycrunch of tyres on gravel,

around you and a glimpse in the distance, then cyclinyou. Almost all the touristbicycles for hire and the gCycling Routes can be pickeinformation office. The gumain routes connecting toexcursions within those redescribes the route from by altitude and the distancpoint. Further options incroute in the Troodos moufor competitive cyclists, a cycling events organised bFederation, a member of tCycling Union (ICU).

Horse ridingRiding is a different way ohidden secrets of the Cypcan be found all over the

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Ornithology

Cyprus lies on one of the main migratory paths for birdspecies from Europe, Asia and Africa and there are manyendemic species on the island. Winter is the time to

enjoy spectacular flocks of flamingos and wildfowl at theSalt Lakes. High summer is a quiet time, as the number

of breeding species is relatively small. Autumn is excellentfor the passage of raptors, especially in September

and October. The season also sees a massive movementof wildfowl, gulls and herons. It is in spring that Cyprusis truly glorious, as the number of birds passing seems

inexhaustible. The spring migration is quite a long one,lasting from early March right through to late April.

BirdLife Cyprus (BLC) is an NGO that promotes theprotection of birds and their habitats. BLC is an affiliate

of BirdLife Europe and it runs birdwatching trips anda birdline, through which visitors can find out what

is happening on the local scene.

BotanyIn the heat of summer, visitors can be forgiven for

thinking that Cyprus is bereft of flowers, as the dry rock-strewn hills show scant evidence that the island is home

to an extraordinary variety of wildflowers and orchids,including around 130endemic plants.

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iThe fire hazardIt is highly likely that fires would get started in theCyprus countryside especially during the summermonths when it gets parched and dry. Please beaware of the danger and avoid discarding cigarettes

out of car windows, having barbecues in places notallowed or discarding glass bottles which can easilyreflect the sun. If you do notice a fire or even smoke,please call 1407 immediately.

DrivingDriving is on the left, with priority from the right atroundabouts. The road layout and road signs followthe international system and distances and speeds aregiven in kilometres. Fairly good surfaced roadscomplying with international traffic requirements link

the towns and the various villages. Four lanemotorways connect the capital Lefkosia (or Nicosia)with the coastal towns of Lemesos (Limassol),Larnaka, Paphos and Agia Napa. Minor roads andforest roads are still largely unsurfaced but in goodto fair condition. Appropriate care should be takenwhen using these roads especially during wetweather. Police will fine you for careless driving,not wearing a motorcycle helmet or a seatbeltand using a mobile phone while driving.

Driving licensesVisitors in Cyprus can drive using a valid internationaldriving license, or their national driving license,provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wishto drive.

Cyprus weatherCyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, withlong, dry summers from mid-May to mid-Octoberand with mild winters from December to Februarywhich are separated by short autumn and spring

seasons. Summer is the season of high temperatureswith cloudless skies but the sea breeze creates apleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters aremild with some rain and snow on TroodosMountains. In Cyprus there is abundant sunshine.Even in December and January there is an averageof six hours of bright sunshine per day.

December-Janua- It may rain occas

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UNITED KINGDOMCYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE17, Hanover Street London W1S 1YPTel. 0207 569 8800, Fax: 0207 499 4935E-mail: [email protected]

IRELANDCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION71, Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2Tel. 00 353-1-6629269, Fax: 00 353-1-6629270E-mail: [email protected]

GERMANYFREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALEZYPERN,

FRANKFURTZeil 127, 60313 Frankfurt

Tel. (069) 25 19 19, Fax: (069) 25 02 88E-mail: [email protected]

BERLINWallstr. 27, 10179 BerlinTel. 0 3023 4575 90, Fax: 0 3023 4575 92E-mail: [email protected]

SWITZERLANDFREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALEZYPERNGottfried Keller Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zrich ,

Tel. (+4144) 262 3303, Fax: (+4144) 251 2417Geneva: Tel: (+4122) 741 33 03E-mail: [email protected]

AUSTRIAZYPERN TOURISMUSParkring 20, A1010 WienTel. (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72E-mail: [email protected]

FRANCE

OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE15, Rue de la Paix, 75002 ParisTel. (01) 42 61 4249, Fax: (01) 42 61 6513E-mail: [email protected]

BELGIUMOFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPREDIENST VOOR TOERISME VAN CYPRUSA d C b h 61 K b l

GREECEa) ATHENSCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATIONVoukourestiou 38, Kolonaki, Athens 1067

Tel. (210) 36 10 178, (210) 36 10 057Fax: (210) 36 44 798E-mail: [email protected]) THESSALONIKI37 Nikis Ave., Thessaloniki 54013,P.O.Box 50046Tel. 00 2310-242880, Fax: 00 2310-28688E-mail: [email protected]

ITALYENTE NAZIONALE PER IL TURISMO DI Via Santa Sofia 6, 20122 MilanoTel. 02 58 30 33 28, 02 58 31 98 35Fax: 02 58 30 33 75, E-mail: info@turismo

UNITED STATESCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION13 East 40th Str. New York, NY 10016Tel. (00 1212) 683-5280, Fax: (00 1212) 6E-mail: [email protected]

ISRAELCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION

Top Tower-14th floor, Dizengoff Centre50 Dizengoff Str., - Tel-Aviv 64332Tel. 00-972-3-52 57 442, Fax: 00-972-3-52E-mail: [email protected]

RUSSIAN FEDERATIONa) MOSCOWCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATIONPovarskaya 9, Building 2, 121069, MoscowTel. 007 495 744 2953/54, Fax: 007 495 74E-mail: [email protected]

b) ST. PETERSBURGProspect ChernyshevskogoFlat 56, House 17, 191123 St. PetersburgTel: 007-812-332-58-08, Fax: 007-812-332E-mail: [email protected]

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