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Cyprus is internationally known as the island of
hospitality… Demis Rent A Car always upholds this tradition.
Situated in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus’ position makes
it an ideal stepping stone between 3 continents, connecting the
Western World with the Far East and Arab Worlds. The islands population
totals approximately1/2 million which is boosted yearly by 2
½ million tourists, the largest source of income to the
country.
Although it’s a small country, it’s a
large island, the third largest in the Mediterranean, running by road
at just over 200 km from East to West. Most connecting roads are modern
highways, skirting around cosmopolitan towns making sight seeing easy,
although there are still the secondary routes and stone roads for the
more adventurous.
In fact it’s possible to tour the island in
just one day, but a two or three day round trip will capture the best
sights of this beatiful country, whose history spans over 9000 years.
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At Kakopetria Village
there is plenty to see. From the spectacular Troodos Mountains with
its highest point, Mount Olympus at 1952 mtrs, the culture
and Mosaics of Paphos and of course Nicosia the only divided Capital in
the World, to name but a few.
Enjoy the beauty of the unspoilt countryside with Pine clad mountains,
the sun-kissed beaches and, depending on the time of year, where else
could you swim in the morning and snow ski in the afternoon.
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Paphos is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, sexual intercourse, and beauty, and the founding myth is interwoven with the goddess at every level.
In Greco-Roman times Paphos was the island's capital, and it is famous for the remains of the Roman Governor's palace, where extensive, fine mosaics are a major tourist attraction.
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The Apostle Paul visited the town during the first century. After landing at Salamis, and proclaiming The Word of God in the synagogues, they traveled along the entire southern coast of the island of Cyprus until they reached Paphos.
There, Sergius Paulus, the Roman proconsul, was converted after Paul rebuked the evil Sorcerer Elymas. It was at that point that Paul effectively became the leader. He was from then on called Paul, rather than his former name, Saul.
The town of Paphos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
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