Cyprus, the birthplace of Aphrodite, the mythical Greek goddess of love and beauty. A sun-drenched island in the Eastern most basin of the Mediterranean Sea, which lies at the crossroads of three continents: Africa, Asia and Europe.
The island’s location makes it a strategic geographic position of civilizations and trade on the world map and has been a place of importance for invaders and conquerors for thousands of years. An abundance of invaders over the last 10,000 years has left a diverse and interesting array of influences to the island’s culture heritage and feature. Paphos for example, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
An inviting blend of east and west, where old meets new, as well as more than 300 warm, sunny days of annual sunshine, have encouraged millions of tourists to incorporate Cyprus as an important and inviting holiday destination.
Cyprus also has an added attraction-golf. The allure of golfing holidays, combined with luxury accommodation is gaining momentum, with the latest property niche being golfing estates.
Cyprus has high standards, yet a very low-cost of living. Its people, friendly, hospitable and very hard working, have contributed to Cyprus becoming a formidable holiday and retirement stop. The induction of Cyprus into the EU and the Euro Zone, a free market economy, a strong international banking system, double tax treaties with over 40 countries and an extremely low rate of crime, have also played an important role in encouraging non-Cypriots and business to make Cyprus their main place of residence.
The benefits to Cyprus as a whole from membership of the EU are quite substantial, with the whole population of the island benefiting from political, economic, social, environmental and other advantages.