How much did you actually know about Cyprus? This little island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea is actually a hidden treasure box full of surprises, much to our delight. My aunt, Tina, brag much about it when she got home from her unusually long voyage through the Mediterranean Sea with her fellow club mates. The story I heard about Cyprus from my aunt piqued my interest. So, in the next two months, I and my best friend-turned-lover decided to spend our holiday in Cyprus. We had little hope when we first start, but much to our delight, Cyprus is a place more than we bargained for.
We first arrived in Cyprus by means of air as it is the easiest way to get to Cypruss, there are however several boats and cruises that connect to Cyprus as well. We immediately went to search for our accommodation. While there are many hotel in Cyprus, we still have to be smart to choose a good accommodation. We have done our study before went to this trip, however, so we immediately goes to Apollonia Holiday Apartments in Ikarou, Paphos. While it might seem very small, it is actually quite a nice place, considering the price is very affordable. The apartment was spacious and clean, and the pool and lounge is in a very good condition. Not to mention the building is located in the heart of Paphos area, so it was easy to get around.
We went ahead to the many historical building sites in Paphos area. The first one is Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, an area of archaeological “digs” and stunning mosaics which have been superbly preserved and still being worked on, and it is certainly a place worth visit for the price of 4 euro! It is a great place for leisure walk, and remembers to bring your own water as it is quite hot and there are no real shades here.
Ayios Neophytos Monastery is our next destination. The church is a beautiful place but you have to respect the religion codes here and dress appropriately, meaning that woman must cover the shoulders and knees. You can also go up to the caves with one euro for entry fee. You can’t take photos here, but there are some amazing paintings in this cave and you get to see the small conditions how the monks lived.
Aphrodite’s Rock had a nice view, but the only attraction here is a single rock in the sea. It has a great story to it, about Greek gods and Adonis. Get pictures of it and the sea around it, it is very beautiful with crystal clear waters.
As day goes by and our stomachs’ getting louder, we decided to take a little break and had late lunch in Laona Restaurant. This small and lovely family-run restaurant had a great atmosphere. The food is rather good, and as it was quite popular, the place often swarmed by tourists.
It was quite the experience we had in Cyprus. Although we haven’t been able to go to many places, it was still a rewarding experience. All those Roman and Turkish atmosphere is sure to reel you in and don’t forget to buy the Cypriot wine as a gift for your home.
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